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The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rate of inflation fell to -0.1% in the year to September, the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has today announced. But this means the basic state pension will rise by at least 2.5% next April.

Payday loan ads could be banned from being shown on kids' TV – something which MoneySavingExpert.com has campaigned for – as the broadcasting watchdog has this week launched a consultation on the issue.

The Government has today confirmed plans to cap the fees card firms charge retailers to process transactions, which could spell the end for cashback and reward card deals.

Supermarkets and high street retailers across England are now charging 5p for single-use plastic bags as part of a Government scheme to reduce litter and protect wildlife. Here's how to avoid being stung with the charge (and help the environment too).

Owners of nearly 1.2 million cars in the UK have been told their diesel vehicles will be modified because they contain software German car-maker Volkswagen (VW) used to cheat emissions tests.

Motorists won't be forced to pay more in road tax if their vehicles are found to be fitted with illegal software used to cheat emissions tests, the Government has today confirmed.

The national minimum wage for adults increases by 20p an hour from today – the biggest real-term increase since 2007 according to the Government.

Nearly 1.2 million UK motorists will be told to have their vehicles "corrected" because they are fitted with the software behind the Volkswagen (VW) diesel emissions scandal, the company has today said.

You'll soon have 30 days to return faulty goods for a full refund, as part of major changes to consumers' rights which come into effect on Thursday (1 October). MoneySavingExpert.com explains what the new Consumer Rights Act means for you.