City watchdog attacks consumer group in £9.1bn car loan payout battle

FCA clashes with Consumer Voice, alleging lack of transparency and conflict of interest

Britain’s markets attracting generation of highly educated entrepreneurs

Nearly a quarter of market traders now hold master’s degree, PhD or medical doctorate, research shows

Ofcom levies largest-ever consumer protection fine after finding firm deliberately mishandled millions of phone calls

Group blames expected £30m loss in first half of year on weakening market and lower consumer confidence

Regulator found ‘unacceptable’ breaches in water company’s handling of drainage and sewage network

Shoppers urged to seek quality products or alternatives as data shows demand surpassing last year’s total

Typical property cost £299,330 in June, 0.2% more than the month before, says Lloyds

FCA’s review into how tech will reshape financial services warns about amplified risks of cyber-crime and fraud

Growth in charge points falls markedly despite surge in number of rapid-charging units

My elderly parents’ home was left uninhabitable, and they are owed £3,300 for repairs they had to fund themselves

Analysis finds services cheaper but country ranks 57th in network performance and 70th for download speeds

Company seeks redress for contracts it says it has lost as a result of programme’s claims about its business practices

Blair met good fortune when he assumed office, others such as Wilson faced tougher times. The PM-presumptive will start firmly on the back foot

By offering cut-price ‘last in stock’ items, online scammers hope hot and bothered buyers will miss the red flags

Millions of fans could face a tricky day on Monday if they sleep in – or pull a sickie – after the 1am kick-off