Ovo Energy recently paid £2 million to the scheme for failings in how the supplier handled customer complaints.

Energy firms paid out £152 million to vulnerable customers over past six years

Food retailers have seen a 'massive' increase in pensioner shoplifters

'Massive' increase in pensioner shoplifters in past year, security firm reports

The number of employers expecting to increase staff numbers in the next three months has fallen to a record low outside of the pandemic, new research suggests.

Number of employers expecting to hire staff in short term falls to record low, as 1 in 4 expecting to make redundancies

First-time buyers who receive assistance are able to buy a home at an average age of just over 30, with an average household income of £56,000.

First-time buyers with help from ‘bank of mum and dad’ buy homes £40k more expensive, despite lower incomes

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Ten UK energy firms pay out £7million in compensation after error leads to customers being overcharged

Thames Water faces an investigation over concerns it will not complete more than 100 environmental schemes funded by customers.

Water bills could hit £2,000 a year by 2050, regulator warns

UK households may be eligible for cost of living support vouchers through their local council.

UK households urged to check eligibility for new cost of living support worth £300

It’s never too late to take control of your finances.

Five of the easiest ways to start budgeting properly

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‘Small but positive’ rise in retail footfall as sunny April encourages shoppers

The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 4.25%, its lowest level in two years. What does the change mean for you

Why have interest rates been cut and what does it mean for you?

"As our new poll shows, more people than ever are close to the brink."

Almost half of people ‘would struggle with bills if income suddenly lost’

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Bank of England to cut interest rates - with the announcement delayed due to VE Day

Glenrothes in Scotland has been identified by a property website as Britain's most popular affordable town for families.

Glenrothes tops list as most affordable and popular locations for homes in Britain revealed

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Mortgage which lets first-time buyers put off repayments for first three months unveiled

An energy bill displayed on a mobile phone alongside a five pound note and loose change

Ofgem makes Good Energy pay out £150,000 to customers for billing failures

More than one in five (22%) people avoid looking at their bank balance because of feeling anxious about their finances, a survey has found.

More than 1 in 5 people avoid checking bank balance because of anxiety about finances, survey finds

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UK services sector shrinks for first time in 18 months amid tariff worries

Consumer confidence in economy ‘at lowest level since cost-of-living shock’

Consumer confidence in economy ‘at lowest level since cost-of-living shock’