January 2012

Npower today announced a 5% gas price cut for all customers on standard and capped tariffs from 1 February.

Easyjet passengers can no longer escape a fee for the privilege of booking a flight as the budget airline now charges for using a Visa Electron card.

The new system of financial regulation must help consumers by promoting competition and better communication so it does not repeat the "shortcomings" of the Financial Services Authority (FSA), a committee of MPs said today.

British Gas has today announced an average 5% reduction in its standard electricity prices.

The increase in claims for whiplash injury is the main cause of the rise in motor insurance premiums, a report by MPs states today.

Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) will cut gas prices by a typical 3.8% from 26 March, becoming the third major power firm to announce modest cuts this week.

A Member of the Scottish Parliament will today call for the UK government to introduce stricter controls on payday lenders.

One of the UK's major energy suppliers offered a glimmer of hope for cash-strapped households today by announcing a cut in tariffs.

New switching bribes mean for the first time five major providers have hardcore promotions vying for the coveted best-buy crown.