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Articles by Rose Harris-Birtill
Primus increases home phone charges
20 January 2012The hikes, which came into force last Sunday, include rises in costs to call landlines, mobiles and internationally
Amazon launches textbook trade-in: is it any good?
22 July 2011Online retailer Amazon has launched a textbook trade-in scheme this week, yet you may be able to beat its prices
Two thirds of young people worried about money
27 June 2011Two thirds of young people are worried about not having enough money in the future, according to pfeg survey results
Rose Harris-Birtill
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Rose researches and road-tests the best consumer bargains, writing for MSE's articles, guides, deals pages and its news service. Before arriving at MSE, Rose studied for an MA in English Literature and worked as a freelance copywriter.
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Dairy Milk is nation's favourite chocolate bar
30 May 2011Cadbury Dairy Milk is the UK's favourite chocolate treat, according to our poll of over 14,000 users
Buying hayfever tablets online? Check they're safe
2 May 2011Hayfever sufferers can save cash by buying tablets online, but there's no safety guarantee from unregulated firms
£6m up-front fee fraud hits 15,000 victims
5 November 2010Two advance fee frauds involving over a dozen debt elimination companies have been uncovered, affecting 15,000 victims.
Sky Sports price shake-up: is it cheaper on BT or Sky?
6 July 2010BT slashed costs for armchair sports fans this month but is it really cheapest when you look beyond the headlines?
Budget 2010: Child tax credits up for one and two-year-olds
24 March 2010Families with one and two-year-olds will get an extra £4 a week in benefits
Budget 2010: Benefit help for over 60s
24 March 2010Winter fuel payments will be maintained at £250 for most, while you won't have to work as long as get tax credits
Time to bin old tax records
2 February 2010February is the month millions of employed and self-employed taxpayers can chuck out dusty old paperwork
Pre-Budget Report: Benefits to rise despite deflation
9 December 2009Chancellor Alistair Darling has announced that Basic State Pension will rise by 2.5% next April
The hidden HSBC £150 overdraft fee limit
17 November 2009If you've been charged more than £150 in bank charges in a month by HSBC, you may be entitled to a refund
Argos sale adds to shoppers' bargain bonanza
18 June 2009Argos has launched its twice-yearly end-of-catalogue sale, adding to a host of bargains for shoppers
Free swimming for young and old
8 July 2009A Government scheme means some people can swim for nothing at council-run pools for two years
Eon shakes up direct debits to stop bill shocks
Which? launches collective energy switching campaign
Retailers in extended warranty shake-up
"Wish I'd been stupid enough to get PPI in the first place"
Surprise call from Ed Davey, Energy Minister – on collective switching
A warning to freelancers and the self-employed everywhere
A dragon in the Napoleonic wars
Student loans will be interest free for many 2012 starters
