‘More than half of UK broadband customers’ hit by connection problems Telecoms providers added ‘insult to injury’ as prices rose, says report by Which? for year to January 2023
First-time homebuyers now need nearly 10 years to save a deposit, research finds Rising rents and property prices mean Londoners are flatsharing into their 40s, says Generation Rent
Fuel retailers to be made to publish live prices after using UK motorists as ‘cash cows’ Drivers paying more for petrol and diesel than before Covid because of weakened competition, says CMA
MPs accuse banks of ‘blatant profiteering’ as savings rates remain low Commons Treasury committee writes to four largest banks, saying they risk falling foul of incoming City rules
International Energy Agency warns of higher bills this winter Fatih Birol says China’s economic recovery combined with harsh winter could pile pressure on gas supplies
The saver’s dilemma: open an account now, or hope for even higher rates? With the best-buy tables changing almost by the hour, what’s the best strategy for maximising returns and not missing out?
‘It’s exhausting but I think I’m going to have to keep working’: the over-65s who can’t afford to retire Many of those who have left the workplace are being forced to return by the cost of living crisis in order to bolster their finances
Rip-off Britain: why everything we buy now costs a fortune As the cost of living crisis bites, consumers are asking how so many businesses have maintained or raised their profits
‘Unbelievable’: E.ON’s rogue legal action ruins family’s finances An error by the energy supplier resulted in a reader being unable to switch mortgage or use an overdraft
Direct Line ordered to review five years of car claims after underpayments Insurer told to reassess vehicle write-offs to identify any unfair settlements
Lowered Ofgem price cap will still leave a quarter in fuel poverty, activists warn Campaigners say many households may miss out on state help after closure of energy price guarantee
Ofgem’s energy price cap cut: how the changes affect you What are the likely savings and what help is still available for bills – all you need to know about Ofgem’s move
Ping your heart out: how the UK fell back in love with the microwave Sales up as people try to save money on energy bills and top chefs extol ease and virtues of microwave cooking
UK house prices rise unexpectedly in June but annual rate falls Nationwide says mortgage crisis ‘likely to exert significant drag’ on market activity in coming months
Households urged to take meter readings as Ofgem price cap drops With more expensive rate ending, such a move will avoid energy suppliers making estimation