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Personal debt has risen by 150% on the British Channel island of Guernsey over the past year, according to a new report. credit pacific service union

Water meters inevitable in London 7/05/2006

The installation of water meters in the homes of people in London is inevitable , according to the capital s mayor. credit first service union

Blair backs nuclear power 7/05/2006

Prime minister Tony Blair has given his backing to the expended use of nuclear energy to meet the UK s energy requirements in the future. card credit mobile service

Skype credit hits supermarket shelves 7/05/2006

The world s most popular internet telephony company Skype has announced that it is linking up with a UK supermarket. card credit discover service

London shoppers attracted by promotions 6/05/2006

Londoners headed to the shops in a mood to spend in April, as retail sales saw a significant increase, according to figures from the London Retail Consortium (LRC). credit public service union

E.ON looks at gas security issue 6/05/2006

The UK s largest energy company has announced that it is looking into developing more gas storage facilities to safeguard the country s energy supply. card credit processing service

Drought order introduced in south-east 6/05/2006

The first drought order to be used in the UK for over a decade has been introduced in the south-east of England. center credit service union

Overdraft added to market leading current account 6/05/2006

Abbey has announced that it is adding an overdraft facility to its already market leading current and savings account offer. card credit service wireless

Over-50s offered free calls 6/05/2006

Saga has announced that it is offering a special home phone deal that will see it hand out free evening and weekend calls to customers for up to six months. credit security service union

UK spending trillion a year 5/05/2006

UK residents are now spending trillion each year, fuelled by a rise in the amount spent on items such as cars and holidays. credit report service

20% of broadband users opt for Wi-Fi 5/05/2006

As many as one in five broadband subscribers in Europe and the US are now using wireless technology to share their connection between different computers and devices. blogspot com christian

New Skype compatible home phone 5/05/2006

A US company is attempting to bridge the gap between home phone use and internet telephony by introducing a phone that can be used for both landline and internet calls. christian counseling credit

British Gas costliest in Wales 5/05/2006

British Gas is the most expensive energy supplier for the vast majority of consumers in Wales, according to the country s industry watchdog. credit federal service union

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Market news 2005: Week 3 Home working made easier by VoIP 7/06/2005

Voice over internet protocol (VoIP) technology is soaring in popularity among people wanting to work and use their phone from home. credit division service

Broadband safety urged 7/06/2005

Caution has been urged for broadband users surfing the internet. card credit online service

Holiday loans help cover costs 7/06/2005

The growing trend for Brits to take long weekends or mini-breaks appears to be matched by increasing prices in taking such holidays. consumer counseling credit inc

New credit card gives cashback 7/06/2005

Yorkshire Building Society (YBS) and the Co-operative Bank are preparing to launch a new credit card that will boost customers spending and saving power. card credit fleet service

Welsh wind farm in renewable energy drive 6/06/2005

The UK s biggest wind farm has opened in Wales with 39 turbines producing electricity for 42, 000 homes. card consolidation credit

Loans help repair damaged homes 6/06/2005

More people look set to take out home improvement loans with Brits forking out a massive 1.9 billion to pay for damage done to their homes by beauty-appliances, according to a new study. credit free online report

Tiscali strengthens WH Smith broadband tie up 6/06/2005

Broadband provider Tiscali has announced that it is strengthening its relationship with WH Smith, with Tisclali products and services being sold in more than 700 of its stores around the country. credit federal first service

Brits credit cards made safer abroad 6/06/2005

Britons are experiencing a downturn in credit card crime when going abroad, according to a new report. consumer credit service

BT Fusion could reduce phone bills 6/06/2005

BT has launched its Fusion service that allows users to automatically switch between mobile and cheaper fixed-line services, which should mean cheaper phone bills. center credit family service

Better credit rating means better loans 5/06/2005

Britons have been advised to check their credit files in order to be able to improve their credit rating and get better loans. credit reporting service

Digital and analogue card broadens TV access 5/06/2005

The world s first hybrid TV card has been unveiled, providing PC-users with television access, regardless of whether they have access to a digital signal or not. cca credit division service

BETTA energy bills 5/06/2005

The introduction of new energy market regulations in Scotland mean consumers could benefit from cheaper electricity and gas bills thanks to increased competion. credit free report service

Benefits of combining credit cards 5/06/2005

New research has revealed that millions of Brits could profit by consolidating all their credit card debts onto one card. card credit customer discover

Avaya and Nokia unite to reduce phone bills 5/06/2005

Avaya and Nokia have teamed up to provide cheaper phone calls by utlising both cellular and wireless devices. credit repair report service

Consolidation primary reason for loans 4/06/2005

A new report has shown that loans to consolidate debt are the primary reason consumers have to borrow. credit legal repair service

Direct debit can make energy bills cheaper 4/06/2005

Energy retailers have urged customers to switch to Direct Debit after it was revealed the payment system can reduce people s energy bills. cic credit monitoring service

The UK s online population is receiving over 68 million spam emails every day, or 7, 883 every second, according to new research from uSwitch.com. ccs credit division service

Loan holidays to help pay for UFOs 9/06/2006

Over half of the UK s population have had to deal with a UFO each year, according to research. credit service union worker

American Express: Balance transfer changes not due to OFT 9/06/2006

American Express has said that its decision to stop offering balance transfers for new customers was not directly linked to the Office of Fair Trading s (OFT) demand for cuts to default charges. 1st credit service union

Nokia and Siemens merge network businesses 9/06/2006 Home

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Market news 2005: Week 4 Consolidation loan can cut monthly costs 2/07/2005

A website has been launched to provide customers with finance advice or help them deal with debt. card chase credit service

Powergen hikes fuel prices 2/07/2005

Powergen has announced that its prices are to rise from the end of August. citi credit monitoring service

Electricity provider to help vulnerable customers 2/07/2005

Powergen has developed an 18 million package of measures to help vulnerable customers credit plus service union

Wireless VoIP set for growth 1/07/2005

The wireless VoIP market is set to expand in the future as demand for Wi-fi equipped phone handsets increases. credit farm service

Mesh W-LAN broadband to expand 1/07/2005

The Wi-Mesh Alliance will present a new proposal to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) for a new worldwide broadband mesh W-LAN standard. 1st credit federal service

Loan lending is steady 1/07/2005

Overall lending stabilised in June according to new figures. credit paychex service tax

Fuel poverty set to rise 1/07/2005

Two new reports have indicated that the number of people who will struggle with the cost of heating their homes is to rise. credit service tax

Government thumbs for charging card machines 0/07/2005

The government has stated that it believes that fee-charging ATMs are improving rather than damaging consumer choice. aeon credit service

Broadband gets Scilly 0/07/2005

Homes and businesses on the Isles of Scilly, the most south-westerly point of the British Isles, are to benefit from the arrival of broadband. credit one service union

Skype teams up with Cloud for cheaper phone calls 0/07/2005

Wi-Fi network provider the Cloud, and internet telephony company Skype, have teamed up to bring low cost Wi-Fi access and internet voice calls to the UK and Sweden. bad cell credit phone service

Thames Water continues reservoir plans 0/07/2005

Thames Water will continue with plans to build a large reservoir even though it recently failed to meet Ofwat targets for reducing water leakage. counseling credit debt service

New supermarket loan offer 0/07/2005

Sainsbury s Bank has announced a new loan, which could be useful for those seeking to book a holiday or raise funds to make inroads into the recovering property markets. card credit payment service

PPI concerns for those taking out loans 9/07/2005

Loan protection insurance is under scrutiny again, with accusations of illegal and immoral sales methods being levelled at some areas of the industry. card credit merchant

Tele2 to acquire Versatel 9/07/2005

Swedish telephone company Tele2 has agreed to buy Versatel Telecom International. counseling credit family

RES wins award for energy saving buidling 9/07/2005

Renewable Energy Systems (RES) has won a major environmental award for its work in developing zero emission office buildings. annual credit report request

EC plans to boost rural broadband access 9/07/2005

The European Commission plans to launch a debate on the provision of broadband internet access within the region. area bay credit service

New smartcards for kids 9/07/2005

The government has refuted claims that its new smartcard scheme to give children pocket money is a stealth ID card. atlanta consumer counseling

Room for improvement in VoIP 8/07/2005

A new study has found that more work needs to be done to make Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology as reliable as fixed-line home phones. account card credit merchant

Consumers still waiting for chip and pin cards 8/07/2005

More than half of the UK s consumers are still waiting to receive chip and pin cards to replace all their existing cards, six months after they were introduced, a new survey reports. aspire card credit customer

Loans can fund retail therapy 8/07/2005

According to latest findings, 8.9 million Brits have actually increased their spending by around a quarter in the last year. card counseling credit service

UK wants IPTV 8/07/2005

The implementation of internet protocol TV (IPTV) is likely to be welcomed in the UK, a new report indicates. card credit online processing

Many unprepared for gas price hikes 8/07/2005

New research has revealed that millions of UK households could face far higher bills than they expected because they have not increased their direct debit payments in line with gas price rises. start switch link consolidated counseling credit

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Market news 2006: Week 4 Sun, sea and safeguarding personal information 1/07/2006

Holidaymakers are being urged to take precautions and safeguard their personal information while abroad to avoid having their identity stolen. card credit online payment

Energy watchdog deals with over 60, 000 complaints 1/07/2006

Energy industry watchdog energywatch has said that it investigated and resolved 60, 075 complaints during the last 12 months. civil credit ontario service

BT welcomes end to price controls 1/07/2006

BT has welcomed the decision of the telecoms regulator Ofcom to lift price controls on the cost of its line rental and calls after 22 years. antonio credit san security

Nationwide calls for free cash points 1/07/2006

Nationwide has given consumers greater access to their current accounts by installing free-to-use cash points at telephone boxes. card cardmember chase credit

Increased broadband use could spell problems for British travel agents unless they make the appropriate adjustments, according to a leading industry figure. start switch link ? 2006 Adfero Ltd clean credit repair service

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Market news 2006: Week 2 Clock ticking on chance to voice opinions on water services 0/02/2006

The Consumer Council for Water has reminded consumers that time is running out on the opportunity to give views on what should be included in its first work programme colorado credit public service

NAO says Ofgem s success could reduce gas bills 0/02/2006

The National Audit office has said that Ofgem s handling of the sale of four of National Grid s eight gas distribution networks could see reduced prices for consumers consolidation counseling

ScottishPower to raise prices in March 0/02/2006

ScottishPower has confirmed that its gas and electricity prices will be rising from March 1st this year bureau card credit service

Broadband popularity cheers BT 0/02/2006

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Good news for borrowers as interest rates held 0/02/2006

The Bank of England s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to keep interest rates at 4.5%. credit financial service

Ofcom vows to protect telecoms consumers 9/02/2006

Consumer watchdog Ofcom has published a raft of proposals aimed at safeguarding the interests of home phone customers. card citibank credit customer

Outrage as gas giant announces 1bn profit 9/02/2006

BP has announced that it raked in 1.1 billion in profits last year, provoking outraged reactions from consumer groups. bad credit repair service

Sainsbury s card tops the list 9/02/2006

Sainsbury s credit card has been voted best new card at the 2006 Credit Card Awards. budget counseling credit

Barclaycard cracks down on prudent spenders 9/02/2006

Barclaycard has reduced its interest-free period on purchases by six days, in an attempt to squeeze more revenue out of customers who always pay their bills on time. credit equifax information

Borrowers urged to tread cautiously with secured loans 9/02/2006

Consumers need to be aware of the risks and read any small print carefully when taking out a secured loan. credit first houston service

ScottishPower announces price hike 8/02/2006

ScottishPower has warned UK householders to expect a big rise in fuel bills, although the company is not yet clear when the rises will come into effect. bad credit expertise in

Wanadoo rapped by ASA 8/02/2006

Wanadoo, the broadband provider, has been criticised by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) over a television advertisement offering up to 8 Meg broadband. cccs consumer counseling

Water company not worried by dry winter 8/02/2006

Severn Trent has moved to reassure customers in certain areas of the country that despite a dry winter, water supplies should remain plentiful. credit household service

VoIP heralded as the future 8/02/2006

One of the co-founders of Skype, the VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) company, has declared that he believes the future of telecommunications to be the broadband-based phone system. credit monitoring report

Bank customers voting with their feet 7/02/2006

Poor service from banks is causing a large number of consumers to switch current accounts. credit creek pacific service

Britain could be heading for home loan meltdown 7/02/2006

Many of Britain s homeowners could be facing a crisis by 2012 after squandering their endowment compensation. california consumer counseling

Government proposes drive for green digital TV 7/02/2006

The government has urged electronics manufacturers to make sure their digital TV set top boxes meet the EU Code of Conduct. capital card credit one

Third of Britons lie to loved ones about debts 7/02/2006

One in three Britons lies to their spouse over credit card spending, according to a new report. credit pacific service union

BT turns Fusion to fashion 6/02/2006

BT has added a second handset to its Fusion package, which give users landline and mobile access in one. credit first service union

Consumers spoilt for choice 6/02/2006

Credit card users are faced with an ever-increasing proliferation of products, making it all the more important to pick the right one. card credit mobile service

Ladder open for first-time buyers 6/02/2006

The slowing growth of the buy-to-let home loan market is giving first-time buyers a better chance of getting a foot on the property ladder. card credit discover service

Loop unbundling brings cheaper broadband 6/02/2006 Home

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Market news 2006: Week 2 Fear of tradesmen grips the nation 0/03/2006

The majority of people in the UK suffer from a morbid fear of dealing with tradesmen, new research has revealed. card credit processing service

66% fall in premium rate call complaints 0/03/2006

The number of complaints made by UK residents about premium rate call services has seen a significant drop center credit service union

npower announces green investment 0/03/2006

Energy company npower has announced the investment of up to million in marine technology card credit service wireless

Problem debt on the increase 0/03/2006

Problem debt is growing at a faster rate than overall unsecured debt, according to the latest statistics credit security service union

Average woman spends 0, 000 on shoes, claims American Express 0/03/2006

The average woman spends 0, 000 on shoes over the course of her lifetime, claims American Express credit report service

Bank leaves interest rate at 4.5% 9/03/2006

The Bank of England s Monetary Policy Committee has announced that it will leave the base rate of interest unchanged at 4.5% blogspot com christian

Water companies must tackle leakages to justify metering, says government 9/03/2006

The government has said that a water company s record on tackling pipe leakages will be taken into account when examining applications for water scarcity status christian counseling credit

Why pay a monthly fee for an account paying a paltry rate of interest unless you are really sure to benefit financially from the extras According to the report, new developments within the current accounts market and lower interest rates on overdrafts mean that people can earn respectable returns on positive balances. A substantial sum in a high-yield current account could earn customers up to 30 a year, according to Nationwide. credit federal service union

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Go green and save money

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Week 1 - 01/02/2006

As gas and electricity prices continue to soar, many consumers are opting to switch to green energy that is both environmentally friendly and cost-effective, according to regulatory board energywatch. card credit online service

According to the watchdog, 13 million households in the UK have never switched energy supplier, and could stand to save up to 40 a year even by choosing a green company. As an example, the report showed that the typical London household paying 00 a year with London Energy could stand to save 2.85 a year by switching to 100% renewable energy from Ecotricity. consumer counseling credit inc

Low-energy lightbulbs could also cut electricity costs by up to a year, and last considerably longer than their regular counterparts. Switching off TVs and appliances left on standby mode could also shave a considerable amount off your bill. card credit fleet service

David Cameron and the shadow cabinet have recently grabbed the headlines by becoming more eco-friendly in their energy usage, riding bikes and installing solar panels in their homes. uSwitch.com s free and impartial comparison switching service can find the cheapest gas electricity supplier for you. Back to market news Output End Related Links: card consolidation credit

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Post Office enters 118 market

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Week 1 - 02/02/2006

The Post Office has jumped on board the 118 market, offering its own directory enquiries service to compete with the likes of BT and 118118. consumer credit service

The new service offers two searches for a flat rate of 40p, which it claims is cheaper than the six most popular rival services. Despite the proliferation of directory enquiry services, the market is dominated by six major firms which woo 90% of consumers with high-profile advertising. One in three UK phone users thought current services were too expensive, according to a Post Office survey. Speaking of the new Post Office launch, uSwitch.com s telephony product manager Chris Williams said: It is good news for consumers to have another high-profile name offering this service, where prices range dramatically from 27p to more than 50p. center credit family service

He reminded callers: When choosing a service, it is important to consider what it offers you. Some services might be cheaper, but only search for one number while others could be more expensive but offer unlimited searches. Avoiding call transferrals and using internet telephony are two good ways to avoid being stung, Mr Williams advised. The directory services industry is currently worth an estimated 70 million. credit reporting service

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VoIP ringtones arrive

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Week 1 - 02/02/2006

VoIP (voice over internet protocol) giant Skype has teamed up with Warner Music Group to bring ringtones to its customers via the internet. Users will be able to download a variety of jingles based on the tunes of Mike Jones, Green Day, Madonna and many more through Skype s internet shopfront. card credit customer discover

Alex Zubillaga, executive vice president of digital strategy at Warner Music Group, said: We are excited that more than 70 million Skype users around the world will now have the ability to enjoy content from Warner Music Group artists. credit repair report service

Furthermore, this agreement exemplifies our commitment to finding new ways our artists music can be experienced across emerging platforms and distribution channels. Ringtones have been a massive hit since they were first introduced, coining $4 billion worldwide last year 10% of the music industry s total $32.2 billion revenue. Skype users can currently call each other for free via the internet, although calls to numbered lines are charged at varying tariffs. credit legal repair service

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Bankruptcy process humane and efficient

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Week 1 - 02/02/2006

Although a negative and stigmatising experience, the process of filing for bankruptcy tends to be humane and efficient, according to a new report. credit service union worker

The Bankruptcy Courts Survey 2005 found that communication between the courts, official receivers and bankruptcy trustees was generally efficient. Cause for bankruptcy were seen to be complex, although credit misuse followed by business failure tended to be a familiar pattern. Bankrupts tended to acknowledge moral responsibility for their debts, the report found. The report concludes that very few people see bankruptcy as an easy way out of their debts but rather that they have no real alternative, said Desmond Flynn, inspector general of the Insolvency Service. 1st credit service union

Too often the debate is conducted on the basis of hard cases and personal anecdote so this research is very welcome and extremely timely, he added. Although the survey found no definitive age group for bankruptcy, men were overwhelmingly more likely to file than women. Consolidating existing debts into a single secured loan or looking into equity release schemes can help borrowers with problems avoid bankruptcy. card chase credit customer

Mr Ladd concluded: Traditionally if you look at warehouses they are large, ugly buildings and I think it is again very, very important for this area that this is actually unseen from the road. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty so of course we do want to do things which are going to be good for the environment. Save on your heating cover by comparing heating cover products on the uSwitch.com comparison service. card chase credit service

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Southern Water responds to Ofwat publication

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Week 1 - 03/10/2006

Southern Water has responded to the Ofwat criticism that water companies are not following up on their investment promises. The company has said that while others may be dragging their feet, Southern Water is delivering on its investment promises with 17 million in projects across Kent, Sussex, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. credit farm service

Southern Water s .6 billion investment programme is due to run until 2010 and aims to improve customer service, tapwater and wastewater quality and safeguard water resources. The expenditure for the five-year programme equates to a spend of around, 200 of investment for every household in the Southern Water region. In the 2005 drinking water quality report, it was shown that 99.1% of over 600, 000 samples tested met the stringent water quality standards while there is a million scheme in place across the company to treat drinking water. 1st credit federal service

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BT and Sony BMG in music video deal

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Week 1 - 04/10/2006

BT is to join forces with Sony BMG in a deal that will enable a wide range of music videos to be accessed on-demand from BT s next-generation TV service, BT Vision. aeon credit service

The service is due to launch in autumn 2006 with the videos being available from November 2006 through the BT Vision Download Store. BT Vision customers will also receive exclusive early access to many of Sony BMG s newly released videos. Some of BMG s artists include Jamiroquai, Foo Fighters, George Michael, Beyonce, Justin Timberlake and Bob Dylan. Today s (October 4th) announcement adds to BT Vision s existing music agreements with Warner Music, Eagle Rock, BBC Worldwide and the National Geographic Channel. credit one service union

Dan Marks, BT Television Services CEO, said: We are delighted to be in business with one of the world s leading music entertainment companies. This is an important deal for BT Vision and allows us to offer our customers access to a broad range of music videos many of which will be exclusive to BT Vision for a period of time from their release. bad cell credit phone service

It confirms that BT Vision will become one of the places that music fans will com to see and hear the artists they love, whenever they want. Compare digital TV packages from Sky, Freeview, ntl and Telewest to find your best digital TV package. Back to market news Output End counseling credit debt service

Fall in wholesale gas prices

A spokesman from Optima Energy Management told BBC Two s Working Lunch that although the wholesale price of gas has fallen to minus four pence, there was no guarantee that the savings made by wholesale companies would be passed on. card credit payment service

Richard Murphy argued it was only the big market players who can benefit from these wholesale price decreases. He said: It is their choice whether they pass on those reductions to industrial and commercial users who are on contracts; or ultimately domestic users. Domestic suppliers will say that domestic users have lagged behind the industrial and commercial markets and haven t seen the real impact of rapidly rising gas prices over the last couple of years, so they are now taking some of the pain that industrial and commercial users have taken for some time. card credit merchant

Domestics will catch up but it will take 18 months to two years. uSwitch.com s free and impartial comparison switching service can find the cheapest gas electricity supplier for you. Back to market news Output End Related Links: uSwitch energy comparison service Find cheap electricity suppliers on uswitch.com counseling credit family

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MasterCard SmartData service reaches 1m mark

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Week 1 - 04/10/2006

The MasterCard SmartData Online (SDOL) service has reached its one million transactions per month milestone. First launched in 1999 to help business managers organise, consolidate and manage financial data from card and cash transactions, the MasterCard service is now used by over 17, 000 firms and 20 banks across Europe. atlanta consumer counseling

SDOL technology has seen a rapid growth with the monthly number of reported transactions standing at a mere 109, 000 in 2004. Jorn Lambert, MasterCard Europe spokesman, said: SDOL is a flexible, user-friendly product which we have worked constantly with both banks and businesses to refine and develop over the last seven years. This rapid growth of transactions is a reflection of the confidence of our issuers in this tool. account card credit merchant

As a reporting tool, SDOL can provide business managers with the information they need to help them identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve business planning and forecasting. Compare credit cards and start saving money. It takes just a couple of minutes to find the best credit cards for your needs. Back to market news Output End aspire card credit customer

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