Can this ‘ethical capitalist’ solve the UK’s social housing crisis? Julian Richer, a landlord himself, says markets have created only disaster and the nation must shift from its focus on ownership
Energy bills: standing charges are not standing still Despite a 12.3% cut in April’s energy price cap, there is an important fixed element in your bill that is rising again
Council tax, broadband, and dental charges: how to weather the April price rises There’s been some good news about inflation falling, but be warned: there are still big price hikes around the corner
Star stock-picker Terry Smith’s equity fund downgraded by ratings firm Morningstar demotes Fundsmith Equity to silver rating, saying ill-timed share sale hurt performance
Airbnb host increased price by 39% after booking We were forced to cancel when the host wanted thousands extra, but were still charged a fee
UK households urged to submit meter readings ahead of energy price cut Martin Lewis among those encouraging consumers to make a note so they do not overpay when cap reduced
My car was a write-off – and so was Churchill’s paltry offer I have been battling for a like-for-like replacement rare Suzuki, but the insurer will not pay the right price
British Gas owner doubles boss’s pay to £8m – despite qualms over previous rise Details of Chris O’Shea’s ballooning package emerge in Centrica’s annual report after company reports bumper profits
Little planning for looming retirement crisis, BlackRock chief warns Larry Fink tells investors pension savings failing to keep pace with life-extending medical breakthroughs
New blow to British smart meter rollout as number of faulty machines leaps to 4m Fears of overcharging on bill grows after jump from 2.7m machines is blamed on reporting errors from energy providers
Energy price cap: Ofgem considers varying cost based on time of day Regulator for Great Britain launches consultation on options including ‘dynamic’ pricing
Part of billionaire family’s property empire named on London’s rogue landlord list Subsidiary of Lazari Investments fined £67,000 for breaches of HMO licence conditions on Camden flats
Cash, cards, Venmo … don’t turn away customers who actually want to pay Many businesses restrict the forms of payment they will accept – that’s shortsighted and foolish
Lindt’s tiniest bunny named UK’s priciest Easter chocolate by weight in supermarkets Gold 10g treat leaps ahead of rivals in Guardian survey, as maker says rising cost of cocoa is a challenge
Vodafone-Three merger could mean higher prices, UK watchdog warns CMA plans in-depth investigation into deal that would create UK’s largest mobile phone operator