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Top tips for staying warm and well this winter
As winter rapidly approaches, you will probably be getting your house prepared for the chilly weather. But whilst you layer up and stock up on hot water bottles, how often do you think about your elderly neighbours and relatives?
EDF Energy Winter Price Freeze Guarantee
EDF Energy has pledged to keep standard gas and electricity prices for residential customers at their current levels this winter, until at least the start of March 2011.
The cost of energy efficiency
With the cold weather turning everyone's attention to mounting bills, many may be questioning whether smart monitors could be answer. Confused.com has rounded up some of the best deals for those looking at this option.
Going without a daily coffee is more than my life is worth
New research from Confused.com has revealed that only four in ten adults have life insurance, with 30% of people claiming that they don't have it because they can't afford it.
Be Card Smart Online
This Christmas, The UK Cards Association is again running its successful Be Card Smart Online campaign - to remind shoppers of common sense advice to follow to stay safe online.
Average household could cut energy bill by £263
The nation's energy bill payers are wasting £4 billion a year by not shopping around for the best deal on their gas and electricity, according to moneysupermarket.com.
Homeowners urged to switch before they switch on
More than half of UK homes will display outdoor decorations this Christmas, according to research from Gocompare.com. However, 85% of people admit, they have no idea how much fairy lights, inflatable Santas and flying reindeer will add to their Winter electricity bill.
One in four Brits plan a holiday before end of the year
It seems the traditional idea of a summer holiday holds less appeal for many holidaying Brits, with one in four now planning their holiday during the end of year low season (October - December), according to new research from Halifax.
LG Optimus One available from Three
The LG Optimus One is the latest Android recruit to join Three’s smartphone range, offering the newest version of the Google’s mobile operating system Froyo (2.2).
Romans ahead of suburban Brits in energy efficiency
New research from E.ON, one of the UK’s leading energy companies, has revealed that a typical Roman villa built 2,000 years ago, used techniques that we could learn from today to save energy in traditional British three-bed semis.
Orange updates mobile broadband and SIM Only deals
Orange has announced a refresh of its UK mobile broadband offering, as well as three new SIM Only tariffs for mobile customers - which for the first time include 12 month contracts. The new packages are designed to provide Orange customers with even greater choice and flexibility than ever before.
npower extends hometeam 50 offer
npower hometeam has extended its pioneering boiler and central heating care product, hometeam 50, to any British resident , even if they are not currently an npower customer.
Tech-savvy Brits lose queueing cool within 11 minutes
The typical British adult can stand queuing for 10 minutes and 42 seconds before their patience starts to fray, according to research by the Payments Council.
Calls to broadband helplines increases
2010 has been another busy year for the broadband industry with over 18 million homes now relying on their service to stay connected to the outside world.
Cheap telephone line installations from Direct Save Telecom
Direct Save Telecom have introduced a special offer price for new telephone line installations - now only £49.95 including VAT. This is 60% cheaper than BT who normally charge £127.00*.