MoneySavingExpert News Government Blow for 60,000 F&C child trust fund holders60,000 savers face higher charges after a child trust fund (CTF) manager announced a new annual fee. 11 February 2013 Council tax bills can be spread over a year from AprilHouseholds in England will be able to spread their council tax payments over the full tax year, rather than over 10 months as now, from April.8 February 2013 Financial education to be added to the national curriculum7 February 2013 Households will get energy firm's cheapest deal, Government saysThe Government has today confirmed it is still pressing ahead with plans to force energy companies to give customers their cheapest deal.5 February 2013 Household water bills to rise 3.5%The average household water and sewerage bill in England and Wales will increase by 3.5% over the next year, regulator Ofwat said today.5 February 2013 Green Deal launches to help insulate homesHouseholds in England and Wales can get energy efficiency work done without having to pay the full cost upfront from today.28 January 2013 Government: 'Green Deal will tackle energy inefficiency'28 January 2013 New laws will regulate bailiffsBailiffs will be regulated under new laws to "clean up" the industry and protect vulnerable debtors, the Government announced today.25 January 2013 Last chance to apply for Warm Front energy schemeVulnerable households in England have just a few days to apply for help to insulate their homes.15 January 2013 Government outlines flat-rate state pensionA radical shake-up of state pensions has been outlined by the Government today.14 January 2013 First424344 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us