MoneySavingExpert News 2009 Energy prices: analysts predict the year aheadEnergy prices are unlikely to rise over the next year, leading energy analysts have told MoneySavingExpert.com. Some even expect a much-needed fall.12 November 2009 Unemployment up, but pace of rise easingUnemployment climbed by 30,000 over the three months to 30 September to reach 2.46 million, official figures showed today.11 November 2009 Criminals attempt council tax campaign hijackFraudsters in Scotland are tricking vulnerable residents into parting with their bank details by promising a refund for overpaid council tax.11 November 2009 Energy firm's profit hike doesn't end price rise fearsOne of the UK's biggest energy suppliers revealed a sharp rise in profits today. Despite the massive gains, it won't rule out price rises next year. 11 November 2009 House prices 'to climb further'House prices are expected to continue their climb in the coming month, research shows. 10 November 2009 Call to up tax-free lodger allowanceThe Government is being urged to increase the tax-free allowance given to people who rent a room to a lodger as it has remained static for over a decade. 10 November 2009 Doubts cast over credit card fee hike predictionCredit card providers are set to hike their interest rates and introduce more annual fees as they battle to survive, an industry report claims today.9 November 2009 All web users urged to run anti virus checkHackers are thought to be engaged in a renewed attempt to target web users by implanting a computer virus that records which sites you visit. 9 November 2009 Millions using vouchers to slash costsThere are over 400 times as many people using discount vouchers on their shopping as there were five years ago, research reveals.7 November 2009 Barclaycard to fix minimum payment blunderBarclaycard has reduced some borrowers' minimum credit card payments to a fraction of their debt this month following a computer glitch.6 November 2009 First101112 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us