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2011
British Gas will hike gas prices by an average 18% and electricity 16% from 18 August in a blow to 9 million households, it announced today.
8 July 2011
A claims handling company that cold called people under the name 'Money Claiming Experts' has lost a High Court battle for infringing the “Money Saving Expert" trademark.
8 July 2011
Wholesale energy prices are to be scrutinised by energy regulator Ofgem, after end of year results were this week revealed by five of the big six energy providers.
7 July 2011
The Bank of England kept interest rates at their record low today despite rising inflation squeezing households' spending power.
7 July 2011
House prices increased slightly last month, according to the bank Halifax, although the market still faces "significant headwinds" as household finances come under pressure.
6 July 2011
Mobile operators could be forced to slash data roaming costs under European plans, but using the web on your handset abroad could still land you a mammoth bill.
6 July 2011
It will soon be easier for consumers to switch bank accounts, as the Payments Council this week pledges to change the current system.
6 July 2011
Sky is to up its call costs tomorrow and Virgin Media users will also face telephone price rises from August.
5 July 2011
The number of consumers making claims to get compensation when a financial firm is unable to repay them has gone up, show new figures published today.
4 July 2011
Care costs for the elderly should be capped by the state at £35,000, a Government-commissioned review urged today.
4 July 2011
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