MoneySavingExpert News Price comparison websites Crackdown on doorstep energy salesmenEnergy companies have agreed to stop cold calling households who ask not to be bothered by doorstep salesmen, following pressure from watchdogs.28 May 2010 Beat the car and home insurance cost spikeCar insurance premiums soared by nearly 20% during 2009 as the UK's growing compensation culture pushed up insurers' costs, research shows today.28 January 2010 Protection for insurance buyers unveiledNew guidance to protect consumers buying insurance online was published today.29 December 2009 Scottish Power drops online tariff priceScottish Power has become the latest energy firm to cut prices for online customers. 23 October 2009 Unfair price promotions to come under OFT microscopeThe competition watchdog today said it is investigating potentially misleading pricing practices to help protect consumers.15 October 2009 96p for a year's car insuranceA grandmother has broken the MoneySavingExpert.com record for the cheapest-ever annual car insurance policy.4 October 2009 The new energy provider with the cut-price promiseA new energy provider has entered the market, insisting it can help households cut their bills. 15 September 2009 A&L/Abbey expected to relaunch £100 bank switching bonusAbbey and Alliance & Leicester (A&L) are set to reintroduce a £100 sign-up bonus for those switching to some of their current accounts, MoneySavingExpert.com understands.29 August 2009 Fully comp car insurance is often the cheapest – reportStartling research shows comprehensive motor insurance is typically much cheaper than third party, despite the fact it gives greater protection. 18 August 2009 Insurance prices rocket: how to keep a lid on costsThe cost of home and car insurance premiums has risen by up to 11% during the past year, according to the AA.30 July 2009 First345 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us