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Market news 2005: Week 3 More help needed for renewable energy 5/07/2005

New research has indicated that more investment in energy efficiency could help to reduce fuel poverty. cottage holiday in wales

Loans for homes 5/07/2005

Home improvement specialists have highlighted Britons obsession with DIY home improvements. caravan holiday in wales

In-flight digital TV 5/07/2005

The world s first digital Internet Protocol television (IPTV) on an airplane has been launched following a deal between Boeing and Singapore Airlines. camping holiday wales

AA credit card deal 5/07/2005

AA Insurance has signed a five-year credit card deal allowing customers to pay for their annual home and motor insurance by monthly or quarterly instalments. accommodation holiday wales

Loans can be the write stuff 4/07/2005

A new survey of 700 children s writers and illustrators published Wednesday has revealed that some earn as little as 2p an hour. holiday last minute wales

Water companies miss leakage targets 4/07/2005

Two major water firms have been criticised by industry watchdog Ofwat, for failing to meet targets for reducing leaks. catering holiday self wales

Ofcom reports increased broadband take-up 4/07/2005

The rate of broadband take up by consumers and businesses has increased according to industry watchdog Ofcom. holiday wales walking

Savings for credit card use abroad 4/07/2005

New research has revealed that Brits travelling abroad waste an estimated 541 million every year on charges to their plastic cards. family holiday wales

Anglican Water unlikely to impose hosepipe ban 3/07/2005

Anglican Water has announced that it is unlikely to enforce a hosepipe ban on customers, even though water supplies have fallen in the region. holiday riding wales

Couples advised to shop around for wedding loans 3/07/2005

Couples planning to get married would be taking out 51, 850 loans this year to fund their wedding celebrations, Sainsbury s Bank estimates. adventure holiday wales

Converged home phone, broadband and services some way off 3/07/2005

In order for homes to take advantage of converged digital solutions for phone lines, VoIP and broadband, it has been suggested that costs need to come down. holiday park south wales

Inspiration for more rural broadband 3/07/2005

The European Space Agency (ESA) has provided funding for a new scheme known as Internet via Satellite for Promoting Inclusion of Rural Economies (INSPIRE). cottage holiday wales

HSBC steps up fight against credit card fraud 3/07/2005

Leading high street bank HSBC has teamed up with a software provider in order to tackle credit card fraud. holiday in wales

Loans can help fund childcare 2/07/2005

UK parents are reportedly facing an average bill of 75 a week for child daycare during the summer holidays, according to a new study. holiday wales

VoIP provider signs up with Boingo 2/07/2005

Skype, the voice over internet protocol (VoIP) provider, has signed a deal with hot spot operator Boingo in order to improve its mobile capabilities. cottage holiday in wales

Brits at risk from credit card scam 2/07/2005

Thousands of Britons may have had their credit card details compromised following the discovery of a website that publishes vital information on the internet. caravan holiday in wales

Welsh broadband grows 2/07/2005

The supply of broadband in the UK continues to flourish, notably in Wales, according to a new report from BT. camping holiday wales

Government urged to provide practical help for renewable energy 2/07/2005

The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has implored the government to provide greater support for the UK s renewable energy industry. accommodation holiday wales

Family faces 3k charge 2/07/2005

A family in London are facing a water bill for 53, 280 following what is thought to be an inaccurate meter reading. holiday last minute wales

Credit card fraud warnings 1/07/2005

Credit card customers are being warned to be wary against the risk of identity theft, in spite of new services that appear to protect against it. catering holiday self wales

Digital TV boxes set for boom 1/07/2005

Reports have indicated that the global value of all digital terrestrial TV (DTT) set-top boxes (STBs) will explode next year. holiday wales walking

Energy efficiency needed in south east England 1/07/2005

The south east of England will feel the impact of climate change more than anywhere else in the UK according to the South East England Regional Assembly (SEERA). family holiday wales

VoIP phone use up 1/07/2005 Home

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Market news 2006: Week 3 Lloyds TSB moves to reduce bad debt 4/07/2006

High street bank Lloyds TSB has signed a deal with a credit reference agency which should help it identify over-indebted customers. adventure holiday wales

Graduates offered tailored service to ease them into work 4/07/2006

Students graduating this year and heading for the world of work are being offered a helping hand with a new bank account. holiday park south wales

More energy information good news for consumers 4/07/2006

Gas and electricity consumer watchdog energywatch has welcomed government support for greater information for consumers about their energy usage announced as part of the Energy Review. cottage holiday wales

ISP responds to illegal downloads accusations 4/07/2006

A UK internet service provider has hit back at accusations that some of its customers are illegally sharing music files across the internet, suggesting that insufficient evidence has been provided. holiday in wales

Future mapped out for digital switchover 4/07/2006

Ofcom has revealed the next steps necessary to keep the switchover to digital television on track. holiday wales

VoIP becoming more popular 3/07/2006

Internet telephony is becoming increasingly popular , according to consumer publication Which . cottage holiday in wales

Personal debt boom could make economy vulnerable 3/07/2006

An explosion of personal debt could have catastrophic results on the British economy, the Bank of England has warned. caravan holiday in wales

Diversity key to UK s energy future says PM 3/07/2006

Tony Blair has said that a mix of both sustainable and nuclear power is needed to help meet the UK s future energy needs. camping holiday wales

Water firms attract increasing complaints 3/07/2006

Customer complaints against water companies in England and Wales have risen by 11% over the last financial year, according to the industry s watchdog. accommodation holiday wales

Young people relying on credit 3/07/2006

Young people are being urged not to develop a credit habit by relying on the cheap credit they are given as students. holiday last minute wales

OFT proud of action on credit cards 2/07/2006

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has cited action on credit cards among its key achievements over the past year. catering holiday self wales

ISPs urged to crack down on illegal file sharing 2/07/2006

A body representing the UK s music recording industry has urged internet service providers (ISPs) to crack down on broadband internet users illegally sharing music files across the internet. holiday wales walking

Wind farm proposed for Swindon 2/07/2006

UK energy firm npower is investigating the possibility of constructing a new wind turbine at a business park in Swindon. family holiday wales

Crackdown on silent calls announced 2/07/2006

UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has said that it is to launch a fresh crackdown on silent calls made to people s homes. holiday riding wales

Nationwide talks up customer service 2/07/2006

Nationwide has underlined the importance of customer satisfaction in the highly competitive current account and credit card markets. adventure holiday wales

Thames admits London leakage is unacceptable 1/07/2006

Thames Water has admitted that leakage levels in London are unacceptable, but has defended its recent record on investing in the pipeline infrastructure of the capital. holiday park south wales

Consumers changing financial outlook 1/07/2006

Consumers could be changing their behaviour in the face of rising debt and the threat of an increase in interest rates, according to an industry expert. cottage holiday wales

Consumers wising up to credit card competition 1/07/2006

Consumers are demanding better customer care from their banks as well as improved price and value for money, according to a consumer pressure group. holiday in wales

Ofgem cuts red tape 1/07/2006

Energy industry regulator Ofgem has said that it is to halve the amount of red tape by simplifying licence rules. holiday wales

Europe now broadband mass market 1/07/2006

Europe has become a mass market for broadband internet connections, according to a survey. cottage holiday in wales

Praise for eco-friendly heating system 0/07/2006

An innovative floor heating solution has helped a south London development pick up an award for eco-building. caravan holiday in wales

Students asked to shuffle to Lloyds 0/07/2006

Students set to start their undergraduate studies at university are being invited to shuffle over to Lloyds TSB to open their student account. camping holiday wales

Consumers fear interest rate rise 0/07/2006

Consumers in the UK are becoming increasingly convinced that interest rates will rise, despite also feeling that inflation pressure is subsiding, according to a consumer survey. accommodation holiday wales

High amount of switching no surprise 0/07/2006

Record numbers of people switching their gas and electricity supplier comes as no surprise, according to price comparison and switching website uSwitch.com. holiday last minute wales

New email scam targets home phone 0/07/2006 Home

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When a purchase is made in a high street outlet with a credit card, the retailer pays a percentage fee to the card company. This is often then passed on to consumers via higher store prices. holiday wales walking

Statistics indicate that Mastercard may have overcharged retailers by over 00 million over the last five years, most of which would have been passed on to the UK s shoppers. Currently more than 20 million Brits use a Mastercard product, making more than 700 million purchases every year amounting to over 0 billion. Should the credit card giant be found guilty of excessive charging it could stand to lose as much as 50 million, 10% of its annual worldwide revenue. family holiday wales

In line with its consistent practice, Mastercard will actively cooperate with the OFT and comply with its requests for information as it has consistently done so, general manager of Mastercard UK John Bushby announced. holiday riding wales

Ofgem steps into smart meter debate Home

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Ofgem steps into smart meter debate

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UK energy consumer watchdog Ofgem has launched a research pilot into the benefits and pitfalls of smart metering, in efforts to reduce prices for consumers and cut unnecessary consumption. cottage holiday wales

Over the next six months it will collaborate with various energy industry and consumer organisations to establish a clear picture on the feasibility of installing a smart meter in ever home. Sir John Mogg, chairman of Ofgem, said: We recognise that there are benefits to customers from using smart meters, but with the significant investment costs involved to deliver them, we need hard evidence to show how such benefits can be delivered. holiday in wales

He added: This is why Ofgem is powering the smart metering debate so we can separate the myths from the facts. We will be working with the industry and consumers to deliver a smarter future for the household energy meter. As opposed to current standard meters, many of which date to the 1960s, smart meters would be able to give precise usage readings in pounds and pence to show customers exactly how much energy was being consumed. holiday wales

Telewest and ntl results underline importance of triple play Telewest and ntl results underline importance of triple play . Use the uSwitch online calculator to compare suppliers and prices for your gas and electricity. Home

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Telewest and ntl results underline importance of triple play

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The end of year results of recently merged telephone, TV and broadband suppliers ntl and Telewest, underline the importance of triple play according to Chris Williams, telecoms product manager at uSwitch.com. camping holiday wales

Triple play is the term used for companies supplying telephone, television and broadband services all over one single high-speed internet connection. Between the fourth quarter of 2004 and the fourth quarter of 2005 the delivery of triple play services increased by 27% for ntl and 42% for Telewest. Commenting, Mr Williams said: Telewest s and ntl s results have reinforced the pivotal role broadband continues to play for UK telecommunications companies, by emphasising the importance of triple play to customers. accommodation holiday wales

Around 70 per cent of Telewest customers have already been upgraded to high speed broadband connections which further suggest that triple play, quad play and bundled products are the number one priority for them as they cement their early lead on competitors. holiday last minute wales

One thing we hope consumers will see is a better service at competitive prices as broadband switching takes hold and the competition for triple play products increases. Whatever your broadband needs, we ll find the best broadband package with our impartial comparison of providers Back to market news Output End Related Links: catering holiday self wales

RBS reports rising profits and debt write-offs RBS reports rising profits and debt write-offs. Use the uSwitch online calculator to compare suppliers and prices for your gas and electricity. Home

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RBS reports rising profits and debt write-offs

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Week 1 - 01/03/2006

The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) Group has reported record profits, despite its write-off of bad consumer debts increasing by 30% to .17 billion. holiday riding wales

Annual profits at the group rose by 21% to .9 billion. The groups retail and credit card divisions lost 24% of their profit to bad debt write-offs, however. The group s unsecured personal lending also continued to grow over 2005, up 10% to 3.3 billion. Once again, we are seeing the impact of the consumer credit boom of the last few years on the balance sheet of the second largest bank in the UK, said head of personal finance at uSwitch Nick White. adventure holiday wales

We must not forget that behind the numbers on the balance sheet lie the lives of thousands of people who are struggling to cope with the ever-increasing burden of debt. With consumer debt escalating to over .1 trillion in the UK, and the latest figures for credit card debt alone standing at 8.4 billion, there is an urgent need for a review of the lending practices employed by the high street banks, he added. holiday park south wales

American Express RED Card available from today American Express RED Card available from today. Use the uSwitch online calculator to compare suppliers and prices for your gas and electricity. Home

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American Express RED Card available from today

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The new credit card created by Bono and Bobby Shriver, chairman of DATA (Debt, AIDS, Trade, Africa), to deliver a sustainable flow of private sector money to the Global Fund to help fight AIDS in Africa, has been released on the market today. holiday wales

The American Express RED card lets consumers use their credit cards to support women and children with HIV and AIDS in Africa. The American Express RED Card donates a minimum of 1% of every pound spent on the Card to the Global Fund programs, increasing to 1.25% on spending above, 000 annually. It will also donate on behalf of Cardmembers who use the Card in the first month. Katherine Whitton, vice president and head of UK product management at American Express, said: This product will offer consumers a convenient way to turn everyday spending into something extraordinary by generating funds to help others. We believe American Express RED will become the card of choice for those who aspire to effect social change and for those who want to do their bit but life gets in the way . cottage holiday in wales

The RED card is fee free and has an APR of 12.9%. The balance transfer rate is 5.9% (for balances transferred within the first six months and continuing for the life of the balance). Find your perfect credit card with uSwitch.com s free and impartial credit card comparison servi Back to market news Output End Related Links: caravan holiday in wales

Halifax to open 100 new branches Home

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Halifax to open 100 new branches

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Halifax has announced a new branch opening programme, the biggest of its kind in the UK banking sector for many years. The bank said that the new branches would create around 1, 500 jobs and is the largest network expansion by the Halifax since the 1970s. holiday last minute wales

The expansion will take place in the south of England and means a new Halifax branch will open approximately every fortnight for the next five years. About 50 of the branches will be in towns where there has previously been little or no Halifax presence, while roughly another 50 will involve existing branches moving to bigger, better locations in the same towns. Halifax said the move underlines its commitment to achieving its medium term market share target of 15%-20% in all its core retail markets, especially current accounts, savings and investments. catering holiday self wales

According to research conducted by GFK NOP for the Halifax a convenient branch location is especially important for current account customers with 76% of customers using branches more likely to bank with a financial provider with conveniently located branches. holiday wales walking

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Powergen announcement encourages reaction

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Following yesterday s announcement that Powergen was increasing gas and electricity prices for residential customers by 24.4% and 18.4% respectively, uSwitch and gas and electricity watchdog energywatch have said that the news is a blow to Powergen customers. adventure holiday wales

The size of these rises is appalling and they are a staggering blow for Powergen customers, said Adam Scorer of energywatch. Powergen s price rise is a huge blow to their 5.5 million customers, and in percentage terms is the largest we have seen for gas prices this year, said Alan Tattersall, director of home services at uSwitch.com. holiday park south wales

Now that we have seen all of the major energy suppliers increase their prices in 2006, there is no excuse for customers not to review their current deal and make sure that they are not paying over the odds for their gas and electricity. This is of particular importance for those people who were already struggling to pay their bills, Mr Tattersall added. cottage holiday wales

UK consumers wanting to increase the amount of money they donate to charity can do so simply by switching to the right credit card. holiday in wales

PPI investigation long overdue, says uSwitch.com 5/04/2006

The switching and comparison website uSwitch.com has welcomed the Office of Fair Trading s (OFT) announcement that it is to begin an in-depth study of the loan protection insurance sector. holiday wales

Extent of UK cold calling epidemic revealed 4/04/2006

UK homes are the victims of a cold calling epidemic, according to switching and comparison website, uSwitch.com. cottage holiday in wales

OFT to begin loan insurance study 4/04/2006

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has announced that it is to begin an investigation into the payment protection insurance (PPI) sector after receiving a complaint about the product. caravan holiday in wales

Plusnet customers set to benefit from Tiscali deal 4/04/2006

The internet service provider (ISP) Tiscali has announced a deal that will see fellow ISP Plusnet use its unbundled network. camping holiday wales

UK consumers could benefit from EU action on European energy market 4/04/2006

The European Commission is to pursue legal action against those states that have failed to open up their energy markets to competition. accommodation holiday wales

New credit card for borrowers 4/04/2006

A new credit card has been launched, aimed at those customers who are constantly paying interest on their outstanding balance every month. holiday last minute wales

Hosepipe ban could have been avoided, says union 3/04/2006

Hosepipe bans put in place by water companies throughout the south-east could have been avoided with better investment in infrastructure, according to a union. catering holiday self wales

.82bn added to energy bills in 2006 3/04/2006

Price rises by the UK s six main energy suppliers mean that consumers are now paying .82 billion more since the start of 2006, according to a comparison and switching website. holiday wales walking

One million could have HDTV by 2007 3/04/2006

Up to one million people in the UK will buy a high definition television (HDTV) this year, according to new research. family holiday wales

New credit guidelines aim to protect consumers 3/04/2006

New guidance has been published aimed at giving consumers who borrow from banks, building societies and credit card companies greater protection. holiday riding wales

20m boost for interest-free loan programme 3/04/2006 Home

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Market news 2006: Week 2 Energy security discussed at EU talks 2/05/2006

A meeting is being held today that will discuss Europe s energy security situation. holiday park south wales

Thames attempts to keep customers onside 2/05/2006

Thames water has written to all of its customers in order to keep them up to date with the drought situation in the area. cottage holiday wales

Tiscali reaches 1m subscribers 2/05/2006

The internet service provider (ISP) Tiscali has announced that it has now crossed the one million subscribers mark in the UK. holiday in wales

Stolen cards taken abroad, warns bank 2/05/2006

Copied bank cards from the UK are being taken abroad to bypass the chip and PIN security system, a bank has warned. holiday wales

UK becoming credit card nation, says Osborne 2/05/2006

The UK is becoming ever more reliant on credit cards, according to the shadow chancellor George Osborne. cottage holiday in wales

New rules block wind farm 1/05/2006

The effects of new legislation restricting the spread of wind farms in Scotland have been felt for the first time. caravan holiday in wales

1, 000% interest loan shark sentenced 1/05/2006

A loan shark who was charging his customers 1, 000% APR on his illegal loans has been sentenced at a court in Birmingham. camping holiday wales

First free HD broadcasts to be launched by BBC 1/05/2006

The BBC is to launch the UK s first free high definition broadcasts, the corporation has announced. accommodation holiday wales

Microsoft launches VoIP service 1/05/2006

Microsoft has entered the internet telephony market with the launch of its Microsoft Live Messanger product. holiday last minute wales

Credit history skewed by student loan secrecy 1/05/2006

Thousands of students are at risk of being given credit beyond their means because the government has refused to share details about student loan accounts, according to a credit history company. catering holiday self wales

Landlords warned of neglecting heating safety checks 0/05/2006

Landlords are being warned to ensure that gas appliances in their properties are safe by having them serviced each year. holiday wales walking

Job losses confirmed as ntl enters quad-play market 0/05/2006

Cable company ntl has confirmed that it is to shed around 6, 000 jobs as it adapts to life as the UK s first quadruple-play company. family holiday wales

Consumers flock to 0% deals 0/05/2006

Credit card holders will transfer a total balance of 1.9 billion over the next six months in order ro take advantage of deals, a report has found. holiday riding wales

Credit union chairman receives ban 0/05/2006

A chairman of a credit union has been banned from any involvement in the bodies by the financial industry regulator. adventure holiday wales

Scotland receives renewable energy boost 0/05/2006

A new wind farm in Scotland that will produce enough energy to power 47, 000 homes will be opened today. holiday park south wales

Energy supplier adds voice to UK energy review 8/05/2006

One of the UK s largest energy providers has revealed its response to the government s energy review, aimed at discovering how to meet the UK s energy needs and facing up to environmental concerns. cottage holiday wales

Job losses rumoured at home phone provider 8/05/2006

Home phone provider ntl is reported to be on the verge of announcing thousands of job cuts, according to reports in several newspapers. holiday in wales

Silver surfers profiting online 8/05/2006

New evidence has emerged that suggests over-50s are increasingly surfing the internet in order to add to their income. holiday wales

Card fraud hits Shell 8/05/2006

Customers of Shell petrol stations have been the victims of a chip and PIN card scam, according to a consumer watchdog. start switch link ? 2006 Adfero Ltd Content for the uSwitch.com market news service is provided by a third party, Adfero Ltd. Whilst uSwitch.com makes reasonable efforts to check the reliability of this content, uSwitch.com does not guarantee the accuracy thereof or endorse the views or opinions given by Adfero Ltd, unless expressly stated otherwise. cottage holiday in wales

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Market news 2005: Week 2 Loans to keep you youthful 0/06/2005

New research has revealed that Britons are spending a massive 4.6 billion every year on keeping themselves looking and feeling young. camping holiday wales

Electricity supplies need considerate use 0/06/2005

A new report has shown that electricity grids are having difficulty keeping up with soaring demand. accommodation holiday wales

More care needed over credit cards 0/06/2005

Britons have been advised to manage their credit cards and credit files more effectively in order to reduce the risk of falling victim to identity fraud. holiday last minute wales

Broadband prices drop 0/06/2005

The choice of broadband supplier continues to grow for the consumer, as prices carry on falling. catering holiday self wales

Broadband VoIP phone calls set for growth 0/06/2005

Growth in the use of broadband to make telephone calls is set for significant growth according to an industry expert. holiday wales walking

Tiscali offers DVD service 9/06/2005

Broadband provider Tiscali has signed a deal with Lovefilm to offer DVD rentals online to its users. family holiday wales

No change for interest rates 9/06/2005

The Bank of England s (BoE) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has held interest rates at their current level of 4.75 per cent, therefore not affecting loan repayments. holiday riding wales

Europe spends over $31 billion on VoIP calls abroad 9/06/2005

New research has revealed that Europeans are expected to have phone bills of more than $31 billion from making international calls on Voice over IP (VoIP) this year. adventure holiday wales

Gas deal could lead to cheaper bills 9/06/2005

Northern Ireland Energy Holdings (NIEH) has announced that it is considering acquiring the Belfast transmission gas pipeline (BTP). holiday park south wales

Consumer spending to force rate cut 8/06/2005

Low consumer spending could lead to a cut in interest rates later this year, which would be good news for those looking to get a loan. cottage holiday wales

Smart metering could mean cheaper energy bills 8/06/2005

BEAMAEnergy has given its backing to EU draft legislation that is proposing the introduction of smart metering. holiday in wales

HSBC offers new card 8/06/2005

HSBC has launched its new credit card, which it hopes will help rejuvenate the retail sector. holiday wales

Free phone calls with internet service 8/06/2005

A new service provides customers with broadband and free evening and weekend phone calls to UK landlines. cottage holiday in wales

Euro broadband overtakes America 8/06/2005

European broadband subscription has overtaken for the first time, according to a new report. caravan holiday in wales

Loans lessen DIY stress 7/06/2005

It has been revealed that DIY is the number one reason for Britons saving their cash, though loans are another way of paying for home improvements. camping holiday wales

Credit card giant loses customer details 7/06/2005

Computer tapes containing the personal financial data of nearly four million customers of CitiFinancial, the financial division of credit card supplier and financial giant Citigroup, have disappeared. accommodation holiday wales

Mills converted to offer renewable energy 7/06/2005

A number of mills could be converted into renewable energy generators, which would provide electricity to local homes. holiday last minute wales

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