Most people aged 60 or over can get help towards their energy costs, which can be a vital lifeline for many as winter draws nearer and heating costs rise.
A plan to help 200,000 homes get affordable flood insurance was on the verge of collapse today, as storms continue to batter England and Wales, creating mayhem for households.
A clampdown on the lettings sector is needed to stop rogue agents turning it into "the property industry's Wild West", the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) warns today.