June 2013

Britain's big six energy companies will face fines unless they open up the electricity market to competition from independent rivals, under proposals by Ofgem.

Consumers are to get stronger rights to refunds, repairs or replacements when buying goods and services under the Government's draft Consumer Rights Bill, which was published today.

Further details of plans to make sure bank customers can switch accounts within seven working days from September were announced by the Payments Council today.

Lloyds Banking Group has admitted to "issues" with how it handles payment protection insurance (PPI) complaints after an investigation alleged staff were told to ignore possible fraud.

MoneySavingExpert.com is urging consumers to protect themselves from bank fees, following news that customers who replenish their accounts on the same day a direct debit or other payment is due should be spared some charges.

The National Union of Students is urging colleges and universities to ban advertising from controversial payday lenders on their campuses.

Tesco Clubcard holders are still reporting stolen vouchers as police investigations into a recent security breach continue.

Bank customers who replenish their accounts on the same day a direct debit or other payment is due should be spared some charges, after an agreement was reached between the regulator and major banks.

Beauty treatment booking website Wahanda changed the terms of a £10-off code by introducing a £20 minimum spend, denying shoppers the deal it originally promised.

An extra 4,000 people are poised to buy new homes following the launch of the Government's Help to Buy mortgage scheme two months ago, house builders say.