EV etiquette – why you should charge to 80% on public chargers
Some electric vehicle (EV) motorists treat public charging stations like a free long-stay car park, but drivers risk being issued “idle fees” for overstaying. These fines typically amount to between 50p to £1 for every minute that a fully charged EV is parked at the station. Overstaying doesn’t only hurt your wallet, it can also…
The Premier League: A focal point in online betting’s evolution
The magnetic pull of the Premier League on sports enthusiasts is undeniable. This premier football league not only captures the hearts of fans worldwide but also grabs the attention of those keen on placing a wager. With odds premier league commands, it's a hotbed for those looking to predict outcomes and potentially reap rewards. As we…
Thousands of copycat banking websites reported in 2023, Which? warns
More than 2,000 suspected banking copycat websites were reported in 2023 alone, new Which? research has found, as the consumer watchdog calls for new legal duties to force domain registrars to do more to prevent these scams. Banking copycat websites masquerading as real banks in a calculated attempt to part unsuspecting consumers from their hard-earned cash has…
Over 70% of 16-24 year olds use social media to keep up with news
Online intermediaries, such as social media, search engines and other online aggregators exert a significant influence on the news stories people consume, according to new Ofcom research. Nearly two-thirds (64%) of UK adults use online intermediaries to access news, with Meta – the company which owns Facebook and Instagram – being the third largest source…
Survey suggests half of Brits stressed by parking
New survey confirms that half of Brits (49%) find parking stressful 40% of respondents say parking is more stressful when members of their family are in the vehicle More than half of UK families (57%) have concerns around buying or using a large car because of ‘parking stress’ New Park Assist Plus with memory function…
Ofcom rules promise greater protection from unexpected roaming charges
UK mobile customers will be better protected against unexpected roaming charges while using their phone abroad, under new rules just announced by telecoms regulator Ofcom. Following the UK’s exit from the European Union, EU ‘roam like at home’ rules – and UK law requiring mobile operators to alert customers of roaming charges when they start…
Vodafone and Three merger could lead to higher prices, Chinese robot breaks speed record
The proposed merger of Vodafone and Three could lead to "higher prices" and "reduced quality" for customers, the UK's competition watchdog says. The proposed £15bn deal could now be subject to an in-depth investigation. The combined group would be the UK's biggest mobile network with about 27 million customers. The firms said the deal would…
Which? brands Scottish Power worst energy company for customer service
Which? is calling for Scottish Power, Ovo Energy and British Gas to urgently improve their customer service as new analysis finds they are the worst energy suppliers when it comes providing quick and effective responses to customer problems. Over the last six months, thousands of consumers have got in touch with Which? to share their…
Majority of parents believe in smartphone ban for Under 16s, brain chip patient plays chess
Most parents believe the Government should ban smartphones for under-16s, a poll has suggested. More than four in five (83%) parents said they felt smartphones were “harmful” to children and young people, according to a survey. Charity Parentkind is calling on all political parties to put a ban on smartphones for children in their manifestos ahead…
Brillband voted fastest broadband provider 2024 at Broadband Genie Awards
Customers of the challenger broadband provider, Brillband, receive the fastest average speeds in the UK. Brillband has been crowned this year’s Fastest Broadband Provider in the annual Broadband Genie Awards, with users receiving average download speeds of 523Mb. The research includes over 400,000 speed tests and looks at 86 broadband providers in the UK and…