Energy suppliers will be responsible for installing "smart meters" for gas and electricity in all homes by 2020 under Government plans published today.
The Queen has today announced measures to improve financial education and establish a national reclaiming body as part of legislation in the Financial Services Bill.
Customers of the three Government-backed banks will get a choice which provider they belong to when the trio are dismantled, the Chancellor has revealed.
Taxpayers were hit for at least another £28.7 billion today as two state-backed lenders unveiled break-up plans on a seismic day for the UK banking sector.
3 November 2009
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