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The discovery of a major new internet bug which may have compromised millions of people's usernames and passwords is a reminder of why we all need to protect ourselves online.

Energy customers will be able to switch suppliers in three weeks under a shake-up planned by regulator Ofgem.

The cheapest energy tariff we've seen this year has launched today – and it could take an average household's annual bill down to under £1,000.

If you've signed up to a fixed price energy tariff in the past few years, your bill could be about to soar as 15 deals are ending soon. But you can beat the hikes – if you act now.

Energy companies could be forced to add QR codes to bills to help consumers monitor their energy use and switch supplier more easily, the Government says.

First Utility has cut its fees for customers who pay for their gas and electricity by cash or cheque. But everybody who can should switch to paying by direct debit for their energy, to avoid up to £90 a year in extra charges.

One million households are now using MoneySavingExpert.com's free Cheap Energy Club to fight back against excessive gas and electricity costs, just a year and a day after it launched.

Energy Secretary Ed Davey wants the energy regulator to look into the profits the big six energy companies make on gas bills.

Energy firms can no longer give cashback to customers who switch tariffs – but comparison sites have been given a last-minute reprieve from the ban after campaigning by MoneySavingExpert.com.

Good Energy customers will have their gas and electricity prices frozen until the end of March, the provider has announced.