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E.ON launches drive to bring solar power to 15,000 homes
Up to 15,000 homes could benefit from solar power installations costing as little as £99 as part of a scheme being run by E.ON, one of the UK's leading energy companies.
White iPhone 4 now available
White iPhone 4 models are now available from Apple’s online store (apple.com), and at Apple’s retail stores and select Apple Authorized Resellers.
Whopping wedding bills - take three years to pay off
We don't expect William and Kate to have this problem, but the average couple will take nearly three years to pay off their big day.
ScottishPower and E.ON pull cheapest online energy plans
uSwitch.com is warning consumers to sign up to a competitive online energy plan before it's too late. The warning comes after E.ON and ScottishPower pulled their most competitive tariffs off the market this week.
Consumers cut costs with women leading the way
More than eighty percent of consumers have changed how they shop in order to reduce the amount they spend, according to research from insolvency trade body, R3.
30-day energy price rise notifications come into effect
A new rule introduced by energy regulator Ofgem takes effect from today (28 April) meaning energy suppliers must give consumers at least 30 days advance notice if they put their prices up.
Attending a wedding?
As the world focuses on the forthcoming wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, reported to cost £50m, research from Halifax Savings reveals that Brits are spending £900 a year to attend a friend or family member's big day.
Seven cheap energy deals come to an end
A host of cheap energy deals, including fixed priced plans safeguarding people from energy price rises, are coming to an end from 1st May. Seven low-cost energy plans, dating back to 2009, will end in May and June.
Average cost of a wedding drops by over £4,000
Forget splashing out on Westminster Abbey and turning to the bank of mum and dad to fund the big day, the ordinary British couple is being savvier than ever with its savings to be able to afford to tie the knot.
Mobile shopping searches treble
In the first quarter of 2011, total retail search volumes grew by 29% compared with the same quarter a year earlier, according to the BRC-Google Online Retail Sales Monitor.
iPhone 4 claims top spot as nation's favourite handset
After a struggle to stay in the nation's top five over the past few months, Apple's iPhone 4 has soared two places to rob HTC of the number one spot for the favourite mobile phone this April, according to the latest tracker from independent price comparison and switching service, uSwitch.com.
Virgin Media to trial world’s fastest cable broadband
Virgin Media, UK broadband provider, is to begin testing internet speeds of up to 1.5Gb in east London. Using Virgin Media’s unique cable network, the trials will begin this month in partnership with four companies in the vicinity of Old Street in London, dubbed the ‘Silicon Roundabout’.
Motorola ATRIX - Orange unveils pricing and availability
As Motorola’s exclusive UK launch partner, Orange has announced pricing and availability for Motorola ATRIX – the world’s most powerful smartphone. From today, consumers will be able to register their interest online or reserve their device from Orange retail shops and Orange telesales ahead of launch in early May.
O2 adds calling card to International portfolio
With research showing that current calling cards deliver just 28% of advertised minutes, O2 has announced it will shake up the market with a fresh, clear and open approach that gives customers 100% of advertised minutes.
Energy Spring Clean
The heat is still on for more than eight million people yet to change their heating settings since January 2011, according to research from British Gas.