Nokia and Apple square off in court

November 30, 2010

Apple made its name at the forefront of smartphones with the launch of its iPhone back in 2008. However, the gadgets giant is now heading to court to tackle a long-running dispute with the world’s largest mobile maker, Nokia. The latest battle among a host of lawsuits for Apple since its ...

Manic Monday sees consumers hit the net to shop

November 29, 2010

As wintry weather hits the UK, shoppers are heading to the internet to accomplish holiday shopping as a way to avoid the cold snap and get presents ahead of time. With the infamous Black Friday over and done with, a new shopping day has emerged directly aimed at online shoppers eager ...

Vodafone and other telecom firms bid for iPad deal

November 26, 2010

Vodafone is now in talks with Apple to become the latest to bid for a heavily subsidised package for the iPad along with T-Mobile and Orange. Currently, the iPad is sold on month-to-month packages, but some of the country’s largest operators are looking to secure an exclusive contract that would allow ...

Virgin Media wants to offer free public WiFi

November 25, 2010

Virgin Media said it would look to invest multi-millions in a deal to offer public WiFi access using its extensive fibre-optic cable network. The broadband operator said that it had watched US-based company Cablevision roll out a similar service across New York with widespread success and would now research the possibility ...

Two brothers beat RBS in home repossession case

November 24, 2010

Two brothers with debts amounting to £250,000 won a landmark case against Royal Bank of Scotland after appealing the banking group’s attempts to repossess their houses in repayment of outstanding loans. Francis and John Wilson had braced to lose their homes after they failed to repay a 1991 loan borrowed from ...

Half of Brits are planning on going into debt at Christmas

November 23, 2010

Almost half of Britons are going to begin the New Year in debt, research from Moneysupermarket.com shows. The statistics compiled by the popular money management firm indicated that millions of UK residents would incur additional debt over the holiday season as they strain their finances for Christmas purchases. Credit cards top ...

Next expands its homewares stores

November 22, 2010

Marks & Spencer and Next’s rush to open shops out-of-town exhibits retailers confidence in a recovery and the strength of their band names. Next said it would open stores including garden centres as it prepares to launch bigger retail shops that will offer full ranges of clothing, homewares and garden supplies. ...

New guidance written for insurance price comparison sites

November 19, 2010

New guidance has been published detailing better ways for people buying insurance to use price comparison websites in order to obtain the best deal. The voluntary guidance will aim to make it easier for consumers in the market for insurance to shop around for the most competitive prices. The guidance, more ...

Marks & Spencer launches Spring 2011 collection

November 18, 2010

As Marks & Spencer launches its latest collections for Spring 2011, it is clear that the retailer will make good on its promise to deliver more of its own-brands. As the retro stylings are introduced to UK consumers across the country today, the popular retail chain has channeled bygone decades like ...

25% off holiday shopping at Debenhams

November 17, 2010

With Christmas just over a month away, UK retailers are eager to beat out the competition and catch holiday shoppers’ eyes with early bird bargains. In its most recent bid to offer the latest in competitive pricing, Debenhams has teamed up with discount vouchers to give UK consumers 25 per cent ...

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