Comparison site uSwitch has this month launched a collective energy switch to encourage households to save by switching gas and electricity tariffs, but how does it stack up?
The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rate of inflation fell to -0.1% in the year to September, the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has today announced. But this means the basic state pension will rise by at least 2.5% next April.
Households who've switched energy providers only to have their direct debits increased – particularly over the recent summer months when you typically use less – can challenge any unfair increases. Here's what you need to know.
TalkTalk customers will lose a 10% discount they currently enjoy for paying bills promptly, as the provider's axing its 'speedy payment discount' from 1 December.
People in England and Wales with low levels of debt will now be able to avoid bankruptcy, which can have a serious impact on future finances, as the Government has increased the minimum level of debt that can force people into this last resort option to £5,000 from £750.
The Government has today confirmed plans to cap the fees card firms charge retailers to process transactions, which could spell the end for cashback and reward card deals.
8 October 2015
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