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UK inflation rate rises to 4.5 per cent
CPI annual inflation was 4.5 per cent in April, up from 4.0 per cent in March, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The last time CPI annual inflation was higher was September 2008 when it stood at 5.2 per cent (the record high for CPI).
Rising inflation piles on further pressure
Today's announcement by the Bank of England that inflation hit 4.5 per cent in April, adds further pressure to the many households across the UK that have been struggling the rising cost of living.
Quality of life crashes again for Britain's over 50s
Quality of life for people over 50 has declined in the past three months according to the latest Saga Quarterly Report.
Customers at the heart of E.ON million smart meter rollout
E.ON has committed to the installation of one million smart meters by the end of March 2014, helping to put customers in control of their energy.
Orange Broadband launches ‘No Tricks Just Treats’ campaign
Orange has announced the launch of a new marketing campaign to raise awareness of its great value home broadband plans.
Better business broadband from O2
O2 launches a broadband offering designed to better meet the needs of the country’s 4.9 million small and medium sized businesses.
TalkTalk launches new internet security product
TalkTalk, the phone and broadband provider, has launched HomeSafe; the UK’s first network level broadband security service.
Eco showerhead cuts hot water bills by up to 40%
Ecocamel has launched JetStorm – the most advanced eco showerhead on the market set to save UK households hundreds of thousands of pounds on hot water bills while cutting water, energy and carbon use.
BoE prediction means energy prices would hit all time high
uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service, warns that if today's prediction by the Bank of England that gas prices could increase by 15% and electricity by 10% comes true household energy bills will hit an all-time high of £1,279.
Top tips on how to inflation proof your finances
With all eyes on inflation rates, unbiased.co.uk, the professional advice website has put together some top tips with the help of its expert panel of independent financial advisers, on how to protect your finances from inflation.
Brits struggle to make ends meet
Three in ten (30 per cent) Brits say their finances are now so stretched that an increase of less than £100 in their monthly living costs would mean that they could no longer make ends meet.
Brits concerned about rising energy bills, but admit to wasting energy
A massive 96% of Brits are concerned about rising energy bills, but 69% admit their household is using more energy than it needs to, according to research commissioned by Navetas.
Mobile contracts get shorter, but at a price
A new EU legislation has banned the sale of 36 month mobile phone contracts and forced providers to offer 12 month deals.
The Co-op - good with food, but what about energy?
uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service, welcomes news that the Co-op is moving into energy.
Have app, will surf
Mobile Internet connectivity company Tweakker has released a free beta version of an Android app aimed at helping the growing number of Android users in over 150 countries on the networks of more than 600 operators to start getting the full enjoyment of their new devices in less than one minute.