Charges for taking hand luggage on flights could become more widespread if a recently-adopted policy catches on, adding to the array of fees imposed by airlines.
Dozens of the UK's largest online stores have been warned to bring their websites up to scratch so they comply with consumer protection laws, or face action.
British Gas has become the second of the big six energy firms to heap misery on millions of households by imposing a price hike in time for the bitter winter.
The Government says it will tackle high pension charges after a report claimed those saving for retirement could see their nest eggs eroded by huge costs.
Female insurance specialist Sheilas' Wheels is likely to cut prices for male drivers but raise costs for women when new rules banning the use of gender for setting insurance prices come into force.