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Students opt for quality of course over nightlife
As students start making their way back for the start of the new term, a new survey reveals that the majority of students base their decision on which university to attend by the quality of the academic course rather than the overall reputation of the university or, as is often assumed, the town's nightlife.
UK and Ireland trailing the rest of Europe for quality of life
The UK and Ireland are the worst places for quality of life in Europe, according to the latest uSwitch.com Quality of Life Index.
UK holidaymakers splash out on summer holidays
More than a third (37 per cent) of UK holidaymakers were planning to spend over £1,000 per person on their summer holiday this year, with an extravagant six per cent planning to spend £3,000 per person, according to TripAdvisor’s Summer Travel Survey 2010.
Talk's not cheap as home phone giants hike prices
At the beginning of October, two of the UK's largest home phone companies will raise their prices - and for some customers this will be the second price jump this year. uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service, is urging consumers to beat the forthcoming price hikes by ensuring that they are on the most cost effective call plan.
The rise of the 'Guppie'
With the sequel to the 1987 hit movie Wall Street set to hit our screens next week, it seems that ruthless stockbroker Gordon Gekko's famous mantra is back, but with a 21st Century twist. The Yuppies of Yesteryear are older, wiser, richer and GREENER, according to latest research.
HTC unveils Desire HD and Desire ZTM
HTC, a global designer of smartphones, has unveiled a new HTC Sense experience with the new HTC Desire HDTM and HTC Desire ZTM Android-based smartphones.
Scottish and Southern Energy launches iplan
SSE (Scottish and Southern Energy plc) has started the nationwide launch of iplan, a new energy product which delivers smart energy features to customers, allowing them to track their energy usage and provide the real time and historic information they need to change the way they use energy.
npower wins ‘The Consumer Supplier of the Year’ award
Staff at npower are celebrating after the energy provider was presented with ‘The Consumer Supplier of the Year’ award at the first ever Energy Event Awards.
Consumer spending on cards soars in August
Consumer spending on cards saw a near double digit increase in August compared to the same month last year, challenging concerns that talk of reduced public spending is already forcing consumers to be more cautious.
Brits over-estimate bank balance
Almost three-quarters of UK adults over-estimate the money in their bank account and think they're better off than they really are, according to figures from Barclays.
100 days until Christmas – get your finances in festive shape
For many hard-pressed Brits, Christmas seems a long way off and the thought of the additional pressure it will have on their finances will lead to many people deciding to ignore it until the last minute.
LG Optimus One and LG Optimus Chic smartphones
LG has launched LG Optimus One and LG Optimus Chic, two smartphones from the company’s Optimus series of smart devices.
UK inflation rate remains at 3.1%
CPI annual inflation – the Government’s target measure – was 3.1 per cent in August, unchanged from July. Although unchanged overall, at the more detailed level, there were significant upward and downward pressures on CPI annual inflation between July and August.
Consumer confidence recovers ground during August
The Nationwide Consumer Confidence Index rose by five points to 61 during August, after falling for three consecutive months.
Energy supplier customer satisfaction levels soar
A second year of price cuts, competitive energy deals and improved customer service has seen energy suppliers' customer satisfaction levels soar to an all-time high, according to the latest independent Customer Satisfaction Report published by uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service.