2009 Archive

Millions of households face fuel poverty in 2020

Energy bills for the average three-bed home could reach £2,600 by 2020

Soaring energy bills over the next decade could leave four million UK households in fuel poverty, a consumer report has warned.

New tariff fuels energy price war

Putting the kettle on could cost a little less if you shop around

The energy price war continues this week with a new cheaper tariff being launched - but more deals could be on the horizon.

Interest rates remain unchanged at 0.5%

The Bank of England has kep interest rates on hold at 0.5 per cent

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has kept interest rates on hold again this month at 0.5 per cent.

Pre-Budget Report: Reactions

Consumer groups and trade bodies react to the PBR

Various trade bodies and consumer groups have given their reaction to the chancellor's Pre-Budget Report.

Pre-Budget Report: At-a-glance

Alistair Darling delivered his Pre-Budget Report earlier today

Today the chancellor delivered his last Pre-Budget Report before the next general election. These are the main key points from it:

Pre-Budget Report: Darling's last stand?

Alistair Darling will deliver the last Pre-Budget Report ahead of the next general election today

The chancellor is due to give his Pre-Budget Report later today with analysts predicting a windfall tax on banker's bonuses and the scrapping of planned inheritance tax reforms.

Pre-Budget Report: As-it-happened

What does the chancellor intend for your finances and will you be better or worse off?

The chancellor Alistair Darling will deviler the final Pre-Budget Report before the next general election at 12.30pm today. It could be the most important Pre-Budget Report of his political life.

Warnings over 'cash for gold' service

Postal gold companies have been accused of undervaluing peices sent to them

A warning is being issued to people using 'cash for gold' postal services after an investigation found evidence of customers being ripped off.

Ofgem warns energy suppliers over wholesale gas prices

Ofgem has warned gas suppliers bills will have to come down if wholesale prices continue to fall

The UK energy watchdog Ofgem has warned energy suppliers that customers must benefit from a fall in wholesale gas prices.

Black market boosted by online shoppers

Consumers are being urged to watch out for online scams this Christmas

Online shoppers are set to spend £132 million on black market gifts in their bid to bag a bargain this Christmas, a new study has found.

Government unveils smart energy meter plans

Energy suppliers will be responsible for installing smart energy meters

Gas and electricity providers are to be responsible for the roll our of so-called new smart energy meters by 2020 bringing to an end unpopular and often inaccurate estimated bills.

Brits misjudging monthly spend by £964

Many people drastically underestimate their monthly outgoings research has found

A vast discrepancy has emerged between what Brits think they spend on monthly bills and what they actually fork out.

Warning as self assessment tax deadline looms

HMRC has warned the self assessment tax deadline is not far away

Self assessment tax returns must be filed 'on time and online' to avoid facing a £100 penalty, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) are warning today.

Chancellor to admit economy shrank more than expected this year

The chancellor is still expected to predict growth next year in the pre Budget report

Alistair Darling will admit the economy has performed worse than expected when he addresses the House of Commons in his pre-Budget report, Treasury sources have told the BBC.

Water bills to fall by 2015

Water bills will fall slightly by 2015 say Ofwat

The average householder in England and Wales could be paying slightly less for their water bills in 2015.

£6 broadband tax could be trebled for multiple line homes plus VAT

The Conservatives have condemned plans to tax households for each phone line they have

Up to two million people will have to pay a new £6 tax on their telephone line according to leaked government papers.

British Gas offers monthly bills to customers

British Gas will offer accurate monthly bills based on readings they receive from customers

British Gas is to give its customers the option of paying accurate energy bills each month instead of quarterly estimated bills.

UK economy declining at slower pace

GDP: Analysts make upwards revisions to estimates

The UK economy is still shrinking but it's happening at a slower pace than predicted, the latest statistics on output have revealed.

Online tariff could reduce energy bills

Paying online and by direct debit could cut your energy bills says Moneysupermarket.com

Managing energy bills online and paying by direct debit could save householders hundreds of pounds annually in gas and electricity costs, new research has found.

Nationwide's profits take a tumble

Nationwide: Low interest rates sent profits downwards

Profits at Nationwide have slumped by more than half compared to this time last year, the building society has announced.

Bank of England split three ways on quantitative easing

The MPC was split three ways over the decision to continue with quantitative easing

The latest minutes from the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) reveal a three way split earlier this month over the decision to put a further £25bn more into the economy.

Stockbroker fined for insider dealing

FSA fines stockbroker for insider dealing

A former-stockbroker has been fined £24,000 for using inside-information to persuade his clients to buy shares.

Lib Dems call for banking levy

Vince Cable wants a 10% tax on nationalised banks profits

The Liberal Democrats' Treasury spokesman, Vince Cable, has called for a levy of 10% on all nationalised bank's profits until they can be successfully broken up.

Inflation rises for first time since February

The ONS said inflation rose for the first time since February last month

The first rise in in the Bank of England's inflation benchmark since February has been announced.

Fears for housing market raised over end of stamp duty holilday

Rics says some regional housing markets could be adversely effected by the end of the stamp duty holiday

The end of the government imposed stamp duty holiday period could have a detrimental effect on the housing market hampering recovery, research from the Royal Institution for Chartered Surveyors (Rics) claims.

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