The X Factor free voting loophole appears to have been a success, with thousands avoiding the sky-high premium rate prices to support their favourite act.
The cost of a typical family's annual energy bill could soar to £2,000 because of the volatility of the energy market and the huge investment required.
A mammoth 175,000 students are still waiting to receive loans and grants even though their courses have already started, an investigation revealed today.
Postal workers have voted in favour of a national strike in a bitter row over jobs, pay and services, it was announced today. This threatens widespread disruption for consumers in the coming weeks.