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Ways to save on energy despite price rises
Scottish Power has announced an increase of 19% rise in gas prices, 10% to their electricity prices, effective 1st August 2011 affecting 2.4m households.
Rates, rents and big retailers are killing our High Streets
The Government review, spearheaded by retail guru Mary Portas and designed to breathe new life into Britain's ailing High Streets, cannot come soon enough according to a new report by uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service, in conjunction with research company, EasyInsites.
Panasonic launches KX-TG8061 cordless DECT home telephone
The Panasonic KX-TG8061 cordless DECT phone has arrived as the latest addition to the Panasonic DECT phone range.
Nearly a quarter of Brits have never switched
Nearly a quarter of Brits have never switched any of the 20 most common financial products including their car and home insurance, energy provider, bank account, mortgage or credit card provider.
Brits hide money problems from partners
Not sharing a money problem with a partner is more common than you think, says Payplan.
Britain's biggest ‘little rip-offs' revealed
Being charged extra for not paying bills by direct debit has topped an MSN Money poll of our users' most hated ‘little rip-offs'.
Orange offer cash back for old mobile phones
Brits are hoarding £2.7 billion worth of old mobile phones at home with one in three (32%) unaware of how to recycle them, according to a poll commissioned on behalf of Orange.
Super-value Mobile Web offer for PAYG smartphone users
Virgin Media launches a brand new scorcher of a deal to make mobile access simpler and even better value this summer for pay-as-you-go customers with smartphones.
No tickets but at least Brits escape an Olympic debt
The Olympic dream may have become a nightmare for the thousands of Brits whose gamble on tickets didn't pay off, but unwary credit card users may have escaped 20 years of debt warns uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service.
Shoppers stock up on supermarket rewards
Research released by Halifax shows that we are a nation of bargain hunters and reward seekers.
Green Deal to be best deal for consumers
Climate Change Minister Greg Barker has set out plans to ensure the Green Deal won't rip off consumers.
Football fans spent nearly over £1,000 last season
The curtain has now come down on the 2010/11 football season - nine months of sweat, joy/tears (delete as applicable)... and a lot of money.
Students agree humble loo roll is a bummer to buy
Research has unraveled that a certain shopping list essential is sending the nation’s students, quite literally, potty.
Shopping online with credit cards now the norm
The ease and speed of shopping online using credit cards has transformed the way we buy everything from books and gadgets to flights, hotel stays and tickets for gigs, shows and sports events.
Wsh u wr here: Brits send holiday texts, not postcards
You're settling in to your holiday and having the time of your life. So you'll want to drop a postcard home to share your experience with the folks back home. Right?