Archive for the Consumer Category

Save money with “waterless” washing machine

Xeros Ltd, a Leeds-based company has developed a washing machine that uses 90% less water than a normal machine and could be available by the end of 2

Consumer

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Valentine’s Day warning from Churchhill Insurance

Churchill Insurance has issued a reminder to consumers about getting adequate cover for their jewellery this Valentine's Day. With many people pote

Consumer, Insurance

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Tips to prevent pipes from bursting

Cold weather is forecast again in the coming days and with that, Direct Line Home Insurance has offered consumers advice on how to prevent their pipes

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Spenders are becoming savers

The economic difficulties experienced during the recession have turned some spenders into savers, it has been suggested. The sudden impact on their w

Banking, Consumer

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YouTube now renting movies

YouTube, the Google owned video-sharing website, will now be offering movies to rent. Initially, only five films will be available, and these are only

Consumer, Digital TV, Family

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It is more important than ever to know your credit score

It's more important than ever to know your credit score, but why is this the case and how do you find out what information is held about you on your c

Consumer, Credit Cards, debt

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Digital Economy Bill could breach human rights

The Joint Select Committee on Human Rights has raised concerns over the technical measures that are intended to be implemented, stating that the Digit

Consumer, Digital TV

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The cost of Valentine’s Day

According to new figures from Clydesdale Bank, the average couple in the UK will spend £550 on Valentine's Day this year. Brits are set to spend a

Consumer

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BT will share cable ducts

BT is checking into the various ways to share cabling ducts with rival companies according to a report in the FT. This would allow other network opera

Consumer, Telephone

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Workers think companies are less than generous

According to research from uSwitch.com, over 75 per cent of people believe that the company they work for is less than generous to its workers. The p

Consumer

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