Government

Wannabe home buyers with small deposits who want a newly-built property will get a helping hand under a new Government scheme.

Energy watchdog Ofgem vowed today to crack down on suppliers who frustrate small businesses from switching to another provider.

The Government has today announced a voluntary package of measures, agreed with the major banks, to help limit overdraft charges when a customer exceeds their limit.

Housing Minister Grant Shapps recently called for lenders to offer 30-year fixed rate mortgages and received a barrage of abuse. Simon Webster, from mortgage broker Facts & Figures, below, says it wasn't all nonsense.

The Government could be about to renege on plans to increase some state benefit payments in line with September's inflation rate.

The Government will sell Northern Rock to Virgin Money, to create a combined bank with four million customers.

MPs kept up the pressure for the return of cheque guarantee cards today by suggesting that the Government could consider stepping in with legislation.

Most people aged over 60 can apply now to get help towards their winter energy costs.

First-time buyers struggling to find big deposits should be encouraged back into the housing market with a raft of measures to help them clinch a mortgage deal, a report from businesses recommends today.

The Government says it may consider allowing child trust fund (CTF) holders to convert their money into a junior Isa in future.