All articles featuring 'Government'
Rise in first-time buyers predicted
6 February 2012The number of first-time buyers is set to rise this year despite a lack of first-time sellers, a new study says
Benefit cap 'could hurt couples'
3 February 2012The Government's benefit cap may encourage couples to live apart, a think-tank says
Thousands could miss out on Warm Front energy scheme
27 January 2012Two lobby groups fear a scheme to help poorer households make their homes warmer won't benefit enough people
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Government loses appeal over solar subsidy cuts
25 January 2012Homeowners who install solar panels before 3 March will get higher payments, after a Government appeal was rejected
Government shrugs off Lords benefits defeat
24 January 2012Coalition plans to cap benefits will be implemented "in full despite a stinging defeat in the Lords
'Why the solar subsidy cuts are so damaging'
20 January 2012Charity Friends of the Earth explains why it's such a critic of government plans to cut solar benefits at short notice
End 'rip off' charges, says Ed Miliband
18 January 2012The Labour leader says the Government should intervene on exorbitant charges for savings, holidays, banking and parking
Maths PhD student can't comprehend complicated bank charges
17 January 2012Consumers using unauthorised overdrafts find it virtually impossible to calculate how much their bank would charge them
MPs call for stronger financial regulation
13 January 2012The new system of financial regulation must not repeat the 'shortcomings' of the Financial Services Authority say MPs
MPs demand action to put the brakes on car insurance price surge
12 January 2012The increase in claims for whiplash injury is the main cause of the rise in motor insurance premiums, a report states
'Don't make kids pay the price of rising energy costs'
6 January 2012Energy firms should do more to help struggling families with children heat their homes, says Save the Children
More help urged over fuel poverty
4 January 2012Poor families struggling to heat their homes are not getting the help they need from energy suppliers, a charity warns
Government to appeal High Court solar ruling which said subsidy cuts are 'legally flawed'
3 January 2012The Department for Energy and Climate Change will lodge an appeal tomorrow, which is the deadline to do so
Co-operative Bank to suspend overdraft interest for three months
3 January 2012Co-op will give a respite to some customers, but those who breach their limit will still pay up to £20 a time
Beat the train fares rise
2 January 2012Rail fares rise by an average of 5.9% today, but some commuters will find their season tickets soar by almost 11%
Home phone and broadband prices on the rise
Which? launches collective energy switching campaign
Retailers in extended warranty shake-up
Will the big freeze hit energy bills?
"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
