Age UK

Age UK has vowed to address concerns around a lack of transparency after the Charity Commission branded its partnership with energy supplier E.on a "conflict of interest".

The Business Secretary is to investigate an allegation that the 'big six' energy suppliers are making more money out of loyal customers than they're admitting to. But regardless of the outcome of the inquiry, switching your supplier is the best way to bag big savings on your energy bills.

The Government's plans to bring forward an increase in the state pension age to 67 have been met with dismay by elderly groups.

The Government is to bring forward an increase in the state pension age to 67 under plans to prolong the working life of millions of people under 50, according to the pensions minister.

Consumers need to make sure they don't get caught out when cheque guarantee cards are scrapped tomorrow.

Banks stand accused of ignoring the needs of millions of vulnerable people by pressing ahead with plans to phase out cheques.

A mammoth 1.5 million over 60s might be entitled to the pension credit benefit but are not claiming, says the Department for Work and Pensions.

A coalition of charities has called on the Government to improve the take-up of benefits.