Broadband is getting quicker, says regulator

Average broadband speeds up by 22%, says Ofcom

Consumers in the UK are getting 22 per cent faster broadband speeds at home than they were 12 months ago, according to regulator Ofcom.

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Clegg tax speech paves way for bigger rise in personal allowance

Nick Clegg will say in a speech today that the government needs to raise the income tax threshold

Nick Clegg will use a speech today to insist that the coalition government moves "further and faster" towards its goal that nobody will pay tax on their first £10,000 of earnings.

UK has 'one foot back in recession' as GDP falls by 0.2% in Q4

The UK economy shrank by 0.2% in the final quarter of 2011, reports the ONS

The UK economy shrank by 0.2 per cent in the final quarter of 2011 fuelling the likelihood that the UK will fall back into recession after the first quarter of 2012.

HMRC reminds self assessment taxpayers of deadline

GDP preview: UK economy expected to post zero growth in Q4

Asda set to expand in UK creating 5,000 jobs

UK motorists now pay more than £6 a gallon for unleaded petrol

Retail sales values up by 6.2% in December, says ONS

New report finds 24% increase in companies facing insolvency

Finance In-depth

Gas and electricity price cuts: The truth behind the headlines

The recent energy price cuts could have gone further

All of the "big six" suppliers have cut prices in the past week but the increases in fuel bills in the autumn were about eight times higher than the recent price cuts.

Ten ways to avoid financial meltdown in 2012

Take control of your finances in 2012

2012 promises to be a tough year for most UK households financially. Our New Year guide takes you through ten key areas and shows you how to stay on top of your money.

Unwanted Christmas gifts: What are your consumer rights?

The cheapest websites to buy 2011's ultimate Christmas gifts

Eight Christmas rip-off's to steer clear of in 2011

Gas and electricity: New option for finding cheap energy deals

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