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Trawl deals for a net gain

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:43:00 GMT

THE best broadband deal is hard to pin down as there are hundreds of broadband providers all offering a range of deals.

Website Of The Week

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:42:00 GMT

Online retailer www.Amazon.co.uk has launched a scheme where students can trade in their old text books in return for credit to spend on the site.

Most Wanted

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:40:00 GMT

A refreshing English cuppa will taste even better if it’s freshly brewed in this whimsy teapot.

Handy Hints

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:30:00 GMT

This week's handy hints from John Hancock.

Fears of rising heating bills

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:28:00 GMT

CONSUMER magazine Which? has found that half of Britons are worried about being able to afford their heating bills this winter, with one in ten concerned about a close relative being able to pay.

Website of the Week: www.healthinsurance.org.uk

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:27:00 GMT

Website www.healthinsurance.org.uk claims to be a new comprehensive, impartial, and easy to use online guide to the hundreds of private medical insurance products available in the UK.

Most Wanted

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:26:00 GMT

IT may be cheap and cheerful, but fashionistas looking for a quick fix won’t have to scrimp in the style stakes with this funky Neon-T purple bracelet watch, £16, from Woolworths. For stockists, visit www.woolworths.co.uk

Simple ways to save on fuel

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:58:00 GMT

Pump prices have hit record highs in recent months and the crisis in Libya could push petrol and diesel prices closer to £1.50 a litre.

Website of the Week: www.houseoffraser.co.uk

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:57:00 GMT

DEPARTMENT store House of Fraser has launched a new-look website in a bid to boost business. The firm, which has a store in Birmingham city centre’s Corporation Street, has created the site, which includes top tips from fashion experts, after working with customers in a bid to improve its former site.

Most Wanted

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:56:00 GMT

This cheeky cushion is a hot summer buy to jazz up a garden swing seat, sun lounger or wicker sofa.

Handy Hints

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:55:00 GMT

This week's handy hints from John Hancock.

Most Wanted

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:40:00 GMT

This bright blue wall clock is perfect for those who fancy themselves as a sailor as it is synchronised to the lunar cycle and flags up high tide and low tide.

Website of the Week: www.heatinghelpline.org.uk

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:39:00 GMT

Backed by the Heating and Ventilating Contractors’ Association, the Heating Helpline provides consumers with free, impartial advice on every aspect of home heating.

Handy Hints

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:37:00 GMT

This week's handy hints from John Hancock.

Handy Hints

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:47:00 GMT

Installing fibreglass insulation

Is your deposit protected?

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:42:00 GMT

MORE and more people are deciding to rent because of the uncertainty about house prices and rising mortgage costs.

Website of the Week

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:40:00 GMT

Savoo claims to be one of the UK’s top voucher code and deals sites, with a dedicated team of researchers who find top offers available – 24 hours a day.

Most Wanted

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:39:00 GMT

These gorgeous Yankee candles will pave the way to a fragrant, carefree summer.

Can we trust food labels?

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:19:00 GMT

CONSUMER champion Which? has discovered that some people are baffled by the way food and drink brands market products with words like “pure”, “fresh, “natural” and “real”.

Website of the Week: www.mobilife.com

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:17:00 GMT

Website www.mobilife.com is a new mobile price comparison site that aims to simplify the process of choosing a new contract mobile phone deal.