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What is the point of forcing telecoms firms to be more transparent if they are given a green light to circumnavigate rules and continue practicing their rip-off tactics? read

Ofgem said that 1.9million energy accounts were closed over the past five years which still have credit in them, and is urging customers to check their old accounts. read

These communal heating systems aren't regulated - so we're paying over the odds but simply have to grin and bear it. read

While the cost of energy has fallen, households are spending more than ever spend more covering their suppliers' operating costs according to This is Money analysis. read

Average home insurance premiums fell by 13% year-on-year in September, data seen by the Daily Mail shows - but many are still overpaying. read

Up to 15.6million O2 customers will see their bills rise by 40% more than they were told when they signed up to their contracts. . read

A British student has designed an electrical heater to 'warm space at 90% less cost than conventional heating methods'. read

Some chocolate biscuits have even been renamed as 'chocolate flavour' as manufacturers cut down on the core ingredient to save money. read

As the founder and CEO of Octopus Energy, Greg Jackson knows more about Britain's household energy than almost anyone else. read

Uswitch is running a deal in November that gives you up to 25 hours of free electricity. With households set to spend more on electricity this winter, we examine whether the deal is worth it. read

Delivery company Evri has been again crowned the 'worst' parcel firm in the country, based on customer satisfaction, for the third year running. read

I only met him a few times, have no contact details for him and don't even know if he is alive or dead. What can I do? read

EDF has launched a new tariff with three pricing rates to encourage customers to shift energy use away from peak times. read

Inflation remained at 3.8% in the year to September. What does this mean for your finances and where does it leave the Bank of England on rate hikes? read

The Competition and Markets Authority said the vet industry has become riddled with hidden fees, confusing pricing and a lack of competition. read

Plusnet is giving customers a £145 voucher when taking out Full Fibre packages. The deal ends on 29 October. read

We're do things such as planting trees and raising money for new playground equipment - but the park is owned by the local council. read

An energy supplier will use customers' usage history to determine prices in a first for the industry, This Is Money can reveal. read

Those buying a home or remortgaging with the bank could get the device, costing around £11,400, installed for free. read

Do you earn more or less than the average person who does your job, or the typical worker where you live? Use our special calculator to see how your salary stacks up read

Almost all homes which have had external wall insulation fitted under a Government scheme will need repair work as they could cause damp and mould, a damning report today reveals. read

I'm 87, and need the landline to call my doctor. I also missed the few phone calls from friends that I usually get on my birthday. read

Fixed energy deals have been gradually returning to the market, so are there any that beat the current cap? read

A rising tide of workplace fraud is hitting British businesses, experts are warning. read

On a few occasions, even after attending an in-person interview, I was met with total silence and simply left to assume I hadn't got the job. read

It has often been said a mother's love is one of the strongest forces known to man. But it is surely seriously tested when it comes to the eye-watering cost of starting a brood. Pictured: Graph of data read

These figures come as graduates are increasingly becoming the worst hit by a cooling jobs market as companies freeze new hiring amid financial pressure. read

People are shunning the sector because they view it as a 'boring' career option, according to insurance firm MS Amlin. read

When Tina Chummun received a text message from her boss sacking her on the spot with no paid notice period, she worried how she would pay her bills. read

The average household with more than one debt owes £7,296 on average, excluding mortgages. read

Savers trying to kickstart good financial habits are gamifying saving by taking part in 'no buy' months, paying themselves first and following strict sell-before-buying rules. read

Our household budget calculator lets you track what you have coming in and where your money goes every month. read

Restaurants may be losing out, but the growth of the staying-in trend is set to be a boon to supermarkets. read

The Information Commissioner's Office, which enforces data protection rules, has warned the public to be on its guard against 'unlawful' calls from robots. read

The firm was criticised by the watchdog amid claims it sold 'platinum tickets' at two and a half times the price of 'standard' ones - despite them being the same. read

I always paid what was asked of me, and submitted a final meter reading when I moved out of the shop - but now it is threatening debt collectors. read

Providers will soon be forced to offer at least one tariff with low standing charges to customers, according to proposals revealed by the watchdog. read

Millions of families face further rises in food prices if Chancellor Rachel Reeves presses ahead with plans to hit big shops with higher business rates, industry experts warned today. read

You'll get a £30 voucher to spend at your choice of retailer when you take out a broadband package with Sky, which includes TV streaming services such as Netflix and Sky Atlantic. read

Half of people say they would like to help their family members financially but are concerned about funding their living costs later in life, according to data from Octopus Money. read

It's the big question being asked across the country - 'Will she, won't she cut the amount of tax-free cash that we can take from our pension pots?' read

Some rare editions of the classic game have sold for hundreds or even thousands of pounds in recent years, according to auction experts. read

The new Asda Meal Deal includes a main, snack and drink for £3.74, and is available online and in all stores, including Asda Express stores. read

I'm currently 32 weeks pregnant, and am a bit worried about childcare after my baby is born. We have already reserved a place for my baby in a nursery near where we live. read

While plenty of people are making good money from their side hustles, new figures show it is not the easy money-maker that so many believe it to be. read

Retirees currently spend around £2,500 on average every year on younger family members, with £1,175 spent on education and £1,323 on gifts. read

The figures come after a London pub, the Well & Boot in Waterloo, announced a four per cent 'optional' tip, slapping an extra 30p on the cost of a pint of beer or cider. read

Now that the date is announced, the Office for Budget Responsibility can begin to assess the UK's financial health and how much headroom Reeves has to work with. read

This is Money has analysed tipping data from payments service provider SumUp across thousands of pubs, restaurants, cafes, shops and other retailers. read

In Britain as a whole, the average tip is £3.76, a figure which has increased 9% in the past year. Among the least generous cities are Cardiff, and Hull. read

Ofgem announced the new price cap will increase from £1,720 to £1,755 from 1 October for the average household on a standard variable tariff. read

Fibre broadband doesn't have to be expensive. If you're not getting a good deal from your provider, compare offers to see whether you can switch and save money. read

Staffing shortages and insufficient funding mean some parents may be left without spaces or paying over the odds when the scheme comes in this month. read

It is the first time middle-income households have seen a yearly fall in their disposable income since September 2023, according to Asda's Income Tracker. read

Parents are set to turn to school swap shops, parent WhatsApp groups and online websites such as Vinted to buy back-to-school essentials. read

Homeowners are increasingly turning to CCTV to protect their properties as the cost of drops and installations become simpler. read

From maintenance and tuition fee loans to student current accounts and overdrafts, we explain how to manage your money at university. read

A quarter of children aged between seven and 14 said they are specifically anxious about their basic needs being covered. read

Whether it's signing up to a train time 'lucky dip,' using a rover ticket or claiming cashback, here's what you can do to save money on rail travel. read

Solar panel installations are booming - up 22 per cent in the first six months of the year, and there are now more than 1.8 million households with them. read

While Gen Z might be the most teetotal generation , they're also driving sales of boxed and canned wine, according to new Ocado data. read

A fifth of 18 to 24-year-olds still expect to be able to retire when they are in their 50s, despite the fact their pension age is likely to be at least 68. read

I'm 25 and studying for a PhD. Over Christmas 2024, I was away from my flat for three weeks and when I returned, my British Gas bill was huge which didn't make sense. read

Ofgem has said energy suppliers must comply with its smart meter rules or have to pay out to households and microbusinesses. read

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is mulling an overhaul of the council tax system to allocate more money to deprived areas. read

We couldn't shower at home for seven months during lengthy and expensive pipe repair works - which, it turned out, didn't even fix the problem. read