Government

The Government has responded to our e-petition for compulsory financial education in schools by stating it wants youngsters to be taught about money but without committing to compulsory lessons, in what's been described as "political waffle".

Over 100,000 people have now signed our petition calling for compulsory financial education in schools, which means it must be considered for a Parliamentary debate.

Solar panel gains will plummet for people who install from 12 December, under government plans announced today.

Solar panel gains could be slashed for people who install after 8 December, according to a document accidentally leaked by the Energy Saving Trust (EST).

The Government faces further calls to cap the cost of payday loans and other high costs credit firms, after an e-petition urging action was launched this week in support of proposals by Labour MP Stella Creasy.

The Government is putting the wheels in motion to develop simpler financial products.

Energy firms have made a series of pledges they claim will aid consumers ahead of today's crunch summit to tackle rising costs.

Prime Minister David Cameron says the Government will write to millions of customers to encourage them to switch to cheaper energy deals.

David Cameron has acknowledged that the latest unemployment figures are "very disappointing" after more than 100,000 people joined the ranks of those looking for a job.