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Energy providers are developing new systems to make it easier and quicker to switch between suppliers, following talks involving MoneySavingExpert.com and the Government.

If you're planning to buy a fishing licence for Father's Day, make sure you avoid copycat sites otherwise you could end up paying extra purely to cover "administration" costs.

A Private Members' Bill calling for payday loan adverts to only be broadcast after the 9pm watershed has been heard in Parliament.

A new Government scheme means you could get up to £7,600 for making your home more energy-efficient under its Green Deal scheme.

Plans for giant "pooled" pension schemes which could boost people's chances of getting a better retirement income have been unveiled in the Queen's Speech, while a 5p charge for plastic bags will also be introduced in England.

Over 50,000 separated parents in England, Scotland and Wales have been sent letters by the Government warning that they will face a charge for administering child maintenance payments unless they can reach an amicable agreement.

Erudio Student Loans has admitted over 500 people have mistakenly had money taken from their accounts – not the 50 it formerly said. All those affected have been refunded, but if you've had money taken and haven't had it back, let us know.

Energy customers will be able to switch providers in two and a half weeks – half the time it currently takes – by the end of the year, the Government said today.

58,000 former students with loans from the 1990s are getting refunds or having money wiped from their debts after a Student Loans Company (SLC) paperwork blunder.