June 2011

The boss of British Gas has defended the energy industry in the face of public anger at rising prices.

Lobby group Consumer Focus is set to be abolished under Government plans released today.

Controversial plans to raise the state pension age for women were waved through by MPs last night after the Government offered to hold talks with critics about how the change would be introduced.

Low usage energy customers face the steepest price hikes as a result of Scottish Power's latest round of price rises.

The Government says it intends to press ahead with its timetable to raise the state pension age for women despite the threat of a revolt by Conservative and Liberal Democrat backbenchers.

British Gas says it may stop the controversial practice of selling energy by knocking on people's doors.

If you've got an uninsured vehicle you are breaking the law whether you drive it or not, under rules that will be enforced from today. The only exception is for those who declare their motor off-road.

Tesco plans to launch a nationwide electrical trade-in scheme for old appliances.

A major new initiative headed by MoneySavingExpert.com's Martin Lewis launches today to help future students and their parents tackle the myths and misunderstandings – good or bad – about the true cost of their university education under the new 2012 system.