Many of you may recall seeing holiday deals in travel agents’ windows. When you went in, the deal had invariably gone. You felt lured in under false pretences. I had a similar feeling when trying to find a house to rent. (more about letting agents...)
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As soon as you talk about homeopathy, it divides opinion. But the debate raises wider issues when some pharmacists fail to explain there’s no clinical evidence that certain alternative remedies work, like homeopathy. (more about homeopathy advice...)
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Mobiles are a ubiquitous part of life for most of us. I’m never more than a few feet away from my smartphone. So there’s nothing worse than being midway through a conversation and bam - there goes your signal. (more about losing mobile signal...)
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Before I had my first child, I’d never changed a nappy in my life. I’d certainly never considered what brand I should buy. But the results of our latest survey show the brand you choose can make a big difference. (more about our nappies survey...)
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Automated systems used by call centres are the bugbear of many. Hundreds of you have shared your tips and tricks, so what's the solution to the call centre maze? (more about dealing with call centres...)
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Microsoft has played its cards for the next generation of gaming. Or, perhaps, the next generation of entertainment. All-in-one entertainment. One box to rule your living room – the Xbox One. Is this what we want? (more about the Xbox One...)
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Our research has found that food hygiene has become something of a postcode lottery for diners. People are unknowingly taking risks with their health simply by choosing to eat out in the wrong area. (more about food hygiene ratings...)
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We’re often told that native British plants are better for wildlife than cultivated plants introduced from other countries, but have you ever wondered whether anyone told the insects? (more about native vs non-native plants...)
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Do you think your bank's security checks are thorough enough? When we investigated the banks' telephone security systems, we found big differences between the best and worst banks. (more about telephone banking security...)
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Have you been called by bogus Microsoft support scammers? We've heard from readers who've been conned into paying hundreds after falling victim. We’ve spoken to Microsoft to find out the scale of the scam. (more about Microsoft scam calls...)
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More than 30m contactless payment cards have been issued in the UK. But some Marks & Spencer customers are finding their new contactless cards are more trouble than they’re worth. (more on contactless card issues...)
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When you're unwell, you need safe, reliable advice to help you buy the right medicine. We sent mystery shoppers into UK pharmacies to give their advice a check up. Can you rely on your local pharmacy? (more about our pharmacy mystery shopping...)
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