Government

The new system of financial regulation must help consumers by promoting competition and better communication so it does not repeat the "shortcomings" of the Financial Services Authority (FSA), a committee of MPs said today.

The increase in claims for whiplash injury is the main cause of the rise in motor insurance premiums, a report by MPs states today.

Poor families struggling to heat their homes this winter are not getting the help they need from energy suppliers, a charity warned today.

The Government has decided to appeal a High Court ruling which stated its plans to cut solar panel subsidies were "legally flawed".

The Co-operative Bank is suspending interest charges on agreed overdrafts for the next three months.

Rail fares rise by an average of 5.9% today, but some commuters will find their season tickets soar by almost 11%.

The Government is to block firms from using "hidden" credit and debit card surcharges to ramp up the price of flights, concert tickets and other goods.

Government plans to cut subsidies for solar panels have been ruled legally flawed by the High Court.