Parents may be able to move cash from a Child Trust Fund (CTF) into a junior Isa (JISA) in future, as the Government has launched a consultation on the issue.
Plans for a simple set of consumer rights, as well as help for those paying for long-term care are among the issues on the Government's agenda for the coming year, under plans announced in today's Queen's Speech.
Carers will get stronger rights to seek financial and practical help to relieve the burden of looking after loved ones as part of reforms to be set out in the Queen's Speech tomorrow, it has been reported.
Universal credit, a new benefit which replaces jobseeker's allowance, income support and other tax credits, will be launched today in four areas of north-west England.
Consumers buying insurance are now better protected thanks to new rules which will stop insurers unfairly rejecting claims because they didn't bother to ask crucial questions.
8 April 2013
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