2016

If you've had your tax credit payments wrongly stopped by the troubled contractor Concentrix, it's possible to appeal and get backdated payments. Here's what to try, plus stories from those who've had credits stopped, including a single mum whose appeal is still ongoing despite her calling 67 times in one day.

Women battling against increases in the state pension age won't succeed in forcing a compromise, the new pensions minister has vowed - but campaigners say they're determined to fight on.

Introducing rival firms to the water market could have "financial and service benefits," save customers around £8 a year and allow them to switch providers, regulator Ofwat has argued.

Payday loan company CFO Lending has agreed to pay more than £34 million of redress to 97,000 customers after it was found to have acted unfairly, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed.

Scottish Power will allow its existing customers to buy gas and electricity by the day when its new ‘Power Up’ dual fuel tariff is rolled out next month.

A household enquiry form is being sent to every home in the UK, but don't ignore it – or else you could face a fine of up to £1,000.

If you're an MBNA credit card holder who's currently paying monthly interest on your debt, you could end up paying more from next month due to a change in the payment terms of the card.

Apple aficionados who pre-ordered a new iPhone 7 for today's launch from EE, O2, Three and Vodafone have been left fuming after being told they'll have to wait to get their hands on it - in some cases, for at least six weeks . However, you may be able to cancel your order and claim a refund if it's late.

Students at several major UK universities have been targeted by 'phishing' emails which claim to offer them a Government bursary - and some have lost £100s as a result. As students get ready for the new academic year, here's what to watch out for.

10,000s of holidaymakers hit by the collapse of the online travel agent Lowcostholidays have registered as creditors, according to the administrators - but they're unlikely to get money back unless they try a different route such as Section 75 or chargeback. The good news is administrators say the latter method has proved successful for "a significant number".