One of the UK's largest credit brokers, Yes Loans Limited, could be forced to stop selling loans after the Office of Fair Trading revoked its licence, citing "deceitful" practices.
About 500 consumers who sold old CDs, DVDs and computer games to gadget buying firm TurnIntoCash.com have been told they should get their missing money in the next few weeks.
Landline and broadband costs could fall after the communications regulator said it would cap the price BT can charge rival firms for renting its lines to them.
Tougher action is needed to clampdown on "opaque and poorly regulated" commercial debt management companies and payday lenders, a report from MPs urged today.
Bank of Ireland mortgage customers in the UK will see their standard variable rate (SVR) soar from 2.99% to 4.49%, causing a massive hike for 100,000 homeowners.
Lenders have been told to ensure their letters offering payment protection insurance (PPI) compensation are clear, to prevent providers misleading victims.