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Energy suppliers must give 30 days advance notice of price rises
Ofgem has confirmed new rules that mean energy suppliers must give consumers at least 30 days advance notice before putting up their prices. The changes come into effect on 28 April 2011.
Half of women go Dutch on a first date, but men still want to pay
New research from online bank first direct has found sharply differing financial attitudes to first dates between the sexes. While women have a progressive attitude to dating expecting to split the bill on a first date, men still like to play the hunter gatherer role and pick up the bill.
More women choosing to 'go Dutch' - but men still want to pay
New research from online bank first direct has found sharply differing financial attitudes to first dates between the sexes. While women have a progressive attitude to dating expecting to split the bill on a first date, men still like to play the hunter gatherer role and pick up the bill.
Mobile phone users at risk of ID theft
A new report from life assistance company CPP reveals over half of second hand mobile phones contain personal data from former owners’. People are unsuspectingly selling their personal information and putting themselves at risk of identity theft.
Energy suppliers required to simplify tariffs
Ofgem, the energy industry regulator, has announced that all energy suppliers will be required to make it easier for consumers to compare prices and find a better deal by simplifying tariffs and pricing structure.
Celebratory Special Edition Royal Wedding mobile phone
From 22nd March 2011, The Carphone Warehouse and Best Buy will be offering customers the chance to get in the spirit for the wedding of the year, with a Special Edition Royal Wedding phone.
Save pounds and the planet with Tesco carbon labelled products
The UK could save £2.2bn a year and the average household could cut their annual utility bills by 8%, just by following the advice on carbon labelled products from Tesco.
Latest CPI figure adds £630 to annual cost of living
In response to the latest annual CPI inflation rate reaching 4.4%, MGM Advantage, the retirement income specialist, estimates that collectively UK households need to find an extra £39 billion (£38.869 billion) to maintain the standard of living enjoyed 12 months ago.
Reduction in winter fuel payment could put pensioners at risk
Following the announcement in the Budget yesterday that the Government will be withdrawing the temporary increase to the winter fuel payment, uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service, warns that the Government needs to ensure it protects the most vulnerable this winter.
Carbon floor price to push up energy bills
Commenting on predictions that the new carbon floor limit announced in yesterday's Budget could see household electricity bills increase by 4% in three years, Ann Robinson, Director of Consumer Policy at uSwitch.com, says: "This is just the start, not the end of the story.
Top 10 money & energy saving tips for Climate Week
Climate Week (21-27 March 2011) is the perfect opportunity to wise up on the most energy efficient and cost effective changes you could be making within the home.
Airline market rebound spurs growth in mobile tickets
One in every seven bar coded boarding passes worldwide will be delivered to passengers' mobile devices within 2 years, according to the latest forecasts from Juniper Research, juniperresearch.com.
Kingston extends the speedy Class 10 MicroSDHC family
Kingston Digital, the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, has announced it is shipping a 4GB and 8GB Class 10 Kingston microSDHC card, joining the previously released 16GB Class 10 card.
Top money saving tips for mums
While men continue to be the primary income earners in the majority of families, new research from M&S Money has revealed that it is women who are most likely to take control of the family finances in UK households.
Tackle your debt head-on advises psychologist
Reckless spending has a severe impact on our mental health according to a city psychologist currently treating Scots for debt problems.