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Former smokers could be paying hundreds of pounds too much for life insurance if they've failed to tell their provider they've kicked the habit.

The bitter cold has led to a four-fold rise in the number of households reporting burst pipes.

The Government today confirmed plans to scrap rules forcing everyone to use pension savings to buy an annuity by age 75.

Budget airline bmibaby is refusing to pay hotel and food costs incurred by passengers stranded by the volcanic ash cloud while they waited for a flight home, despite EU rules stating carriers must cough-up.

Tens of thousands of travellers booked to fly to Thailand have been advised to stay at home, while many stuck there are desperate to get back following political unrest.

New guidance to protect consumers buying insurance online was published today.

The severe cold snap has thrown millions of travellers' plans into chaos over recent days.