October 2007 news archive
SSE invests £6m in sustainable energy company
SSE invests £6m in sustainable energy company
E.ON launches new 'green' business energy tariff
E.ON launches new 'green' business energy tariff
Energy Saving Week 'emphasises need for EPC awareness'
Energy Saving Week 'emphasises need for EPC awareness'
Energy efficiency 'should not be a struggle'
Energy efficiency 'should not be a struggle'
Home buyers 'not put off' by poor energy ratings for properties
Home buyers 'not put off' by poor energy ratings for properties
Public warned to get outdoor cover before bonfire night
Public warned to get outdoor cover before bonfire night
Energy suppliers 'have not got to grips with customer service'
Energy suppliers 'have not got to grips with customer service'
Government releases report on future of UK energy
Government releases report on future of UK energy
New climate change body recommended to government
New climate change body recommended to government
Many energy customers 'not shopping around for the best deals'
Many energy customers 'not shopping around for the best deals'
Consumers 'should take care' when buying travel insurance online
Consumers 'should take care' when buying travel insurance online
Availability of mortgages 'will not affect house prices'
Availability of mortgages 'will not affect house prices'
Homeowners 'should shop around for best insurance deals'
Homeowners 'should shop around for best insurance deals'
E.ON announces proposals for tidal power station
E.ON announces proposals for tidal power station
Energy customers 'could be cancelling out their efficiency efforts'
Energy customers 'could be cancelling out their efficiency efforts'
Consumers 'need to be responsible' when using credit cards
Consumers 'need to be responsible' when using credit cards
UK government joins international climate change body
UK government joins international climate change body
Gross lending 'still set to exceed 2005 levels'
Gross lending 'still set to exceed 2005 levels'
UK energy customers 'more worried about environment than their finances'
UK energy customers 'more worried about environment than their finances'
First-time buyers 'should consider life insurance'
First-time buyers 'should consider life insurance'
British Gas's customer service overhaul 'showing real results'
British Gas's customer service overhaul 'showing real results'
Main broadband providers 'control 94 per cent of the market'
Main broadband providers 'control 94 per cent of the market'
UK broadband speeds 'among the slowest' in Europe
UK broadband speeds 'among the slowest' in Europe
One in ten parents 'consider loans to fund their children's education'
One in ten parents 'consider loans to fund their children's education'
US and UK governments 'not doing enough' to promote energy efficiency
US and UK governments 'not doing enough' to promote energy efficiency
UK consumers 'expect' 3.2% house price increase in next six months
UK consumers 'expect' 3.2% house price increase in next six months
Northern Irish households to be hit by 3.9% energy bill rise
Northern Irish households to be hit by 3.9% energy bill rise
Scottish and Southern Energy approved to enter water market
Scottish and Southern Energy approved to enter water market
New guide on customer treatment published for insurers
New guide on customer treatment published for insurers
Californian investment in renewable energy centre announced
Californian investment in renewable energy centre announced
E.ON to 'stand against' EC's energy market plans
E.ON to 'stand against' EC's energy market plans
Scottish Widows launch text message mortgage updates
Scottish Widows launch text message mortgage updates
EDF states its case for nuclear power station builds
EDF states its case for nuclear power station builds
ABI: 35% of low income households have no insurance
ABI: 35% of low income households have no insurance
Comparison sites 'help consumers make informed choices'
Comparison sites 'help consumers make informed choices'
Ofgem looking for 'innovative ways' to help renewable energy drive
Ofgem looking for 'innovative ways' to help renewable energy drive
npower to build carbon capture plant in South Wales
npower to build carbon capture plant in South Wales
Ofgem must 'be prepared to criticise' fuel poverty schemes
Ofgem must 'be prepared to criticise' fuel poverty schemes
New Devon windfarm to 'boost renewable energy target'
New Devon windfarm to 'boost renewable energy target'
Broadband ISPs asked to be clearer on speeds
Broadband ISPs asked to be clearer on speeds
Marks and Spencer offers discounts on online insurance
Marks and Spencer offers discounts on online insurance
DIY-loving homeowners warned about invalidating home insurance
DIY-loving homeowners warned about invalidating home insurance
UK watchdog publishes report on major energy suppliers
UK watchdog publishes report on major energy suppliers
ABI urges government 'not to risk distorting savings market'
ABI urges government 'not to risk distorting savings market'
esure.com: Three million motorists distracted by smoking
esure.com: Three million motorists distracted by smoking
Business Link launches new energy saving scheme
Business Link launches new energy saving scheme
Lloyds TSB: 15% of UK businesses do not have time to be green
Lloyds TSB: 15% of UK businesses do not have time to be green
Hull named 'most energy efficient place in the UK'
Hull named 'most energy efficient place in the UK'
New gas-fired power station to be built in the UK
New gas-fired power station to be built in the UK
Nearly 3m energy customers ' have switched energy providers'
Nearly 3m energy customers ' have switched energy providers'
Campaign groups unite to tackle government on smart meters
Campaign groups unite to tackle government on smart meters
UK building societies hold 'highest ever amount of savings'
UK building societies hold 'highest ever amount of savings'
Insurance broker tells fans to take care when watching rugby final
Insurance broker tells fans to take care when watching rugby final
BT announces plans to boost its renewable energy
BT announces plans to boost its renewable energy
More people 'making use of 24-hour loan application services'
More people 'making use of 24-hour loan application services'
Homeowners 'cut back on borrowing to pay for mortgages'
Homeowners 'cut back on borrowing to pay for mortgages'
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