Mind the gap: draught excluders are back as Britons rush to cut energy bills

The 1970s staple is once again becoming a hot product, with energy costs rising and temperatures falling

Premium bonds: more big prizes – but what are your chances?

An extra £80m will be available next month after a shake-up by NS&I. But the odds of winning are 24,000-1

Lender says market rebalancing after years of growth, as mortgage rates and cost of living push prices down

Higher salaries would boost the UK economy and bring us in line with many other rich countries, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett

Rate rise to 3.5% affects everything from mortgages to credit cards, loans and savings. Here is all you need to know

Latest Bank of England rise offers little hope to generation of homebuyers weaned on ultra-cheap mortgages

Survey says many cutting down on showers and washing machine use, and going to bed early to cope with high energy bills

Consumer group said many packages arrived late or were left in the pouring rain, even laptops

Number of people unable to afford prepayment meter top-up is higher this year than in past six years combined

National Grid push to use devices such as washing machines and dryers at low-demand periods ‘paying dividends’

Research from body representing industry in UK underlines that housing market is slowing

Drop in consumer prices index had been forecast but costs continue to rise, adding to pressure on ministers to raise pay

As millions say they are cutting back, we look at key areas fuelling a Christmas cost of living crisis

Exclusive: Long-awaited public information drive begins online with tips on how to save money on bills

Wage demands likely to cool as inflation starts to head down and unemployment rises