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Jeremy Hunt urged to reconsider raising state-subsidised energy rate from April as market prices make delay affordable Jeremy Hunt must act now to reverse plans to raise energy bills from April, MoneySavingExpert’s Martin Lewis has warned, saying the c…
Public spending watchdog says £69bn package was applied so quickly it could be open to fraudA “significant number” of households in Great Britain received financial support they did not need through the government’s £69bn package to cushion the blow of…
Senior judge makes ruling covering England and Wales amid concerns over vulnerable customersMagistrates have been ordered to stop issuing warrants allowing energy firms to force fit prepayment meters in England and Wales.One of the country’s most senio…
The often discounted rate is to be replaced with two singles costing the same as the present return fareReturn tickets will be scrapped and new digital ticketing introduced under reforms of the British rail system expected to be announced this week.The…
Companies facing backlash amid warning of mid-contract price rises of up to 17% during cost of living crisisBritain’s telecoms regulator is being urged to intervene over concerns that mobile and broadband operators are “lining their pockets” with £2.2b…
We look at the best cosy and climate-friendly options that are less likely to land you with a £300 fineAs wood-burning stoves have become a talking point in England after warnings about the pollution they emit, those who installed them and feel guilt m…
Financial watchdog warns over rise of ‘fin-fluencers’ targeting younger people on social mediaMore than 10,000 misleading financial promotions and scams aimed at consumers via social media sites such as Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok have been…
Directive comes as energy minister expresses ‘horror’ at claims British Gas contractor allegedly broke into vulnerable customers’ homesThe energy minister has expressed “horror” at revelations about a British Gas contractor allegedly breaking into vuln…
Debt collectors allegedly broke into homes to fit meters despite signs of children and vulnerable people living thereThe energy regulator has launched an investigation into British Gas after it emerged that agents working on its behalf ignored customer…
‘Glaring lack of regulations’ means Australia is a ‘wild, wild west’, Consumer Action Law Centre policy officer saysFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastIn Oc…