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The Government is shouting loudly about the controversial new Help to Buy scheme, which should enable many who only have smaller deposits to buy a home in England. Here's a Q&A to help you understand what this means in practice.

Gas and electricity prices will be frozen for 20 months after the 2015 general election if Labour wins power, leader Ed Miliband has told his party's annual conference in Brighton.

Some rail passengers could see an end to long-distance single-journey fares costing almost as much as return tickets, under plans announced by the Government – but they'll have to wait until 2015 to benefit.

The Government says it will work with the European Union and Ofcom to make it easier for consumers to switch home phone and broadband provider, and to scrap mobile roaming charges.

Financial education will form a part of the compulsory national curriculum in England from September 2014, it's been confirmed.

Victims of the Equitable Life scandal will receive £5,000 in compensation a year early, the Government has announced.

Free childcare will be extended so it benefits double the number of families on low incomes, the Deputy Prime Minister says.

Workers on an average wage will be £29 a week worse off under reforms to the state pension, according to a new study.

The Government is increasing the time limit for returning goods bought online or by phone from seven days to 14 days. MoneySavingExpert.com explains what this means for you.