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The number of shoppers 'downshifting' from expensive brands to cheaper supermarket alternatives has almost tripled over the past year.

There are hopes energy prices could soon fall, following British Gas Residential's announcement today of an 80% profits increase for the first half of 2009.

The cost of home and car insurance premiums has risen by up to 11% during the past year, according to the AA.

Egg has upped the minimum cash withdrawal fee on its credit card from £3 to £5 to make it the most expensive rate on the market. This highlights once again why you should never take cash out on a credit card.