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Honestly up to speed
WHAT'S THE story with new broadband advertising
rules? Pricewatch readers who last autumn got in touch to
complain about the misleading advertising campaigns being run by
some broadband providers should take a bow because your complaints
have played a significant role in bringing about a change in the
way broadband services will be advertised in the State from early
next month. p
Value for money
This week CONOR POPE looks at chocolate spreads p
No smiles for a price-sensitive toothpaste
SOUNDING OFF Brian Price contacted us about the high cost of toothpaste in Ireland. At his dentist's recommendation, he uses Sensodyne Extra Fresh, which, he says, can cost anywhere from €4.99 in Dunnes, to €6.75 in a pharmacy close to where he works. "I had no problem with that until a recent trip to Spain, where exactly the same paste is on sale for €1.99. I was incensed by what I saw as another case of profiteering in Rip-Off Ireland." p
Blog on here
Too many pages, not enough info Can we have a banks blog? My bank, National Irish Bank, was taken over by Danske Bank. Since the takeover, my Visa statement which was a single A4 sheet has blossomed into three A4 sheets (Danish conservation?). p
Thumbs up/Thumbs down
Thumbs up London department store Harrods is selling posh pot noodles for over €50 a pop. Customers also get a fork and table linen with the green and gold jar - the colours of the livery of the store in Knightsbridge. Only 100 of the Poulet et Champignon (chicken and mushroom) flavour are being made and the money is going to charity. The store is also planning to sell limited editions of Lea & Perrins worcestershire sauce and Heinz tomato ketchup. p
