2012

Almost nine out of 10 charity bosses fear big donations from wealthy backers will be hit by Chancellor George Osborne's cap on tax relief for charitable donations, according to a survey.

Barclays has extended its Pingit app, which allows you to send money just by using a mobile phone number, to virtually any bank and building society current account customer.

Citizens Advice will replace the taxpayer-funded Consumer Focus group under Government plans to shake up the consumer protection system.

The big six energy companies – EDF, Eon, British Gas, Scottish and Southern Energy, Scottish Power and Npower – have agreed to write to customers every year to tell them the firm's best tariffs for them and how to get it, the Government will announce today.

A rush of first-time buyers trying to beat a stamp duty deadline gave the housing market a boost last month, a report says.

150,000 homes which are not connected to the gas supply grid have been promised improved rights to enable them to switch liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplier.

The new tax year starts today, so savers should consider putting their money into a new Isa now, as every day you don't, you lose out.

Older people may find it easier to obtain car and travel insurance under an agreement between the industry and the Government, though prices may still be high.