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The sky-high price of petrol and diesel is to go under the microscope of a watchdog to determine whether motorists are getting a fair deal.

A payday loan provider has been banned from selling loans and smacked with a massive fine for allowing fraudsters to borrow cash in 7,000 people's names and then demanding the money back from victims.

The operator of Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza hotels, along with two of the UK's biggest online travel agents, are under investigation for signing a potentially unlawful deal to limit discounts on rooms.

The UK's largest supplier of heating oil has been forced to make sure its prices do not increase between when a customer places an order and the oil being delivered, after action from the Office of Fair Trading (OFT).

Hotel bookers have been warned to beware hidden fees as many websites fail to disclose all charges upfront.

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has today launched its annual doorstep selling campaign, which aims to help elderly or vulnerable consumers know their rights.

Unscrupulous credit and debt firms risk having their licences taken away immediately under new powers to be granted to the Office of Fair Trading.

Current accounts are to fall under the microscope of a consumer watchdog after the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) today launched a review of the market, aimed at improving competition and ensuring banks pay more attention to their customers.

Twelve airlines — including Easyjet and Ryanair — won't spring last-minute fees on customers paying by debit card within the next few months.

Major UK electrical retailers are to set up a price comparison website for extended warranties after pressure from competition authorities.