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Orange and T-Mobile new store formats

As part of the company’s move to give its customers more choice in more places through testing new store concepts, the first 6 dual branded store locations open in Tooting, Palmers Green, Hertford, Bridgend, Weston super Mare and Dorchester this week.

Ofgem to review energy market

Ofgem's latest analysis of retail prices shows that the margin on a standard dual fuel tariff is now around £90, an increase of 38 per cent from September. Whilst Ofgem would expect efficient firms to make a profit, it wants clarity on behalf of consumers that the market is transparent and is working as effectively as possible.

Protect your pipes as cold weather heads our way

With the plummeting temperatures this week, AXA is warning people to make sure they take precautions to avoid burst pipes.

Lego and Jamie Oliver top Christmas present list for 2010

Christmas shopping is in full swing and some of the top gifts this Yuletide are Lego's City Airport and Fireman Sam's Fire Station for children, whilst adults are opting for Jamie Oliver's 30 minute meals and the latest music albums from Susan Boyle and Cheryl Cole. Getting hold of sought after items can be expensive and tiring, but not so for Egg Visa Customers who avoid queues and earn money through the Egg cash back store.

First energy price hikes kick-in

The first of the pre-Christmas energy price hikes hits consumers tomorrow (Thursday 25th November) - exactly one month before Christmas Day. Despite being the last of three suppliers to announce an increase so far, ScottishPower's price rise comes into effect first as it gave customers just six days' notice.

Don't let the frost bite your home this winter

The cold weather and festive season can give homeowners enough trouble, without having to worry about problems with heating, plumbing, electrics or security. Luckily, peace of mind can be found with a Home Response 24 policy from Direct Line, which provides a 24/7 service for emergencies in the home, whether the boiler packs up, the lights go out, or the pipes freeze.

E.ON brings out cheapest ‘big six’ fixed priced plan

After a busy couple of weeks for price hike announcements, E.ON has brought out a new fixed price plan, designed to help budget conscious households protect themselves from rising prices.

Apple iOS 4.2 available for iPad, iPhone & iPod touch

Apple have announced that iOS 4.2, the latest version of the world’s most advanced mobile operating system, is available today for download for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. iOS 4.2 brings over 100 new features from iOS 4.0, 4.1 and 4.2 to iPad including Multitasking, Folders, Unified Inbox, Game Center, AirPlay and AirPrint.

Acer Liquid Metal smartphones

When we speak about technological evolution, Acer is always one step ahead thanks to its proven capacity to translate the most sophisticated technological innovations into products that are easy to use. Moulding the most advanced technologies and integrating them into the latest smartphone is the logical consequence.

Brits rein in Christmas budgets following Spending Review

The second annual money.co.uk Christmas Shopping Index has revealed the impact of the Government's Spending Review on planned Christmas spending this year. The study, which gauged Christmas plans before and after the Spending Review, found that 40% of British households will spend less than planned as a direct result of the Review. On average those spending less will cut their budgets by 32%.

Three ‘Human Hotspots’ sweep the UK

Three is letting loose ‘Human Hotspots’ across London and several other regions to give Brits free access to mobile Wi-Fi. The ‘Human Hotspots’ are a response to research showing that more people are going online with their mobile gadgets and are in need of a strong and reliable 3G connection.

Three offers free subscription to Times websites

Three is offering mobile broadband customers three months free access to thetimes.co.uk and thesundaytimes.co.uk. Three, the network built for mobile internet, will be offering new customers the chance to enjoy The Times and The Sunday Times when on the go, be it on a laptop or tablet device.