November 2012

Update, 28 Nov, 12pm: Sainsbury's has changed its mind and will now cut up to 3p per litre off petrol at all its forecourts tomorrow, although the cost of diesel will remain unchanged. Sainsbury's prices vary nationwide.

Most people aged 60 or over can get help towards their energy costs, which can be a vital lifeline for many as winter draws nearer and heating costs rise.

Energy supplier Eon will pay back £1.4 million to 94,000 former customers after a cock-up meant they were overcharged.

Nationwide has launched a current account paying interest, but it can be beaten by a host of other deals.

Government support for families struggling in fuel poverty is being cut by more than a quarter, according to a new report.

Consumers could have better protection from rogue payday loan firms, if a revised code of practice which comes into force today actually works.

The squeeze on families' spending power was just as strong last month as it was a year earlier, a report found today.

Borrowers wanting to fix their mortgage for five years can now grab the lowest-ever rate, if they have a large deposit.

A plan to help 200,000 homes get affordable flood insurance was on the verge of collapse today, as storms continue to batter England and Wales, creating mayhem for households.

Millions are being walloped by energy price hikes this winter, but it's not just the big headline-making firms upping bills. Hundreds of thousands of households are also being hit by smaller companies increasing costs as well.