CBI calls for tax cuts and childcare subsidies for working families
Business lobby claims radical ideas are needed to raise the living standards for families and low-income workersThe government must boost living standards for Britains working families with £7bn of tax...
View ArticlePayday lenders may vanish within year as result of price cap, says economist
Expert who worked with FCA on the price cap says the assessment now looks bleak for high street payday lendersPrice caps on payday loans to be revealed by the regulator on Tuesday could see the...
View ArticleSome childrens juice drinks have more sugar than Coke
Campaign group says 57 out of 203 supermarket drinks tested had as much sugar as Coca-Cola or moreSupposedly healthy supermarket smoothies and juices aimed at children can contain up to eight teaspoons...
View ArticleIkea courier couldnt find our house so delivered £60 bill instead
The delivery driver had the full postal address and someone was in all dayIve been an Ikea customer for years, and have always been happy with the quality, price and value. When it came to furnishing...
View ArticleOnshore windfarm opposition risks UK jobs, says Davey
Energy secretary says Tory ideological stance is putting off investors and lack of turbines will raise consumer billsEnergy secretary Ed Davey has warned that the Conservative partys opposition to...
View ArticleWelcome to Sweden - the most cash-free society on the planet
Electronic payment evangelists say largely cash-free economy has cut costs and reduced crime rateStockholms street magazine vendors no longer need to ask if passers-by can spare some change anymore...
View ArticleWhy does Sainsburys reward fuel use with Nectar bonus points?
Customer complains of 10 times the rewards on petrol but zero for reusing a plastic bagSainsburys has just sent me an email about its Nectar reward scheme, saying it will no longer be offering me a...
View ArticleWhy the Rolling Stones insurance battle matters to mere mortals | James Daley
The Stones insurers rejection of their $12.7m claim for cancelled concerts following LWren Scotts death shows how tricky full disclosure can beThey may be gods in the world of rocknroll, but the...
View ArticleSainsburys to splash out £150m on price cuts as it slumps to first-half loss
Supermarket fighting to attract shoppers away from discount chains, as underlying profits before tax drop 6.3% to £375mSainsburys has unveiled £150m of price cuts to fight back against bigger rival...
View ArticleWill the payday loan cap really benefit consumers? | Faisel Rahman
A big-four monopoly led by Wonga cant be good for borrowers. But a credit union or community finance alternative is an exciting prospectThe payday loan rules confirmed by the Financial Conduct...
View ArticleAustralian pet insurer drops payments for animals after death
Petplan bows to public pressure after Choice finds owners paying premiums for a up to a year after their pet had diedPetplan, the Australian veterinary insurance company backed by Allianz, has bowed to...
View ArticleOur Thames Water meter was supposed to save money so why did bill go up?
We are a frugal family and use less water than the national average per person yet our bill went up 375%We have received a staggering water bill for more than £900 for six months from Thames Water....
View ArticlePlease Vodafone release me, let me go
My phone hasnt received incoming calls or texts for 15 days but I cant get out of my Vodafone contractI have become a victim of technical issues that Vodafone is experiencing which, according to others...
View ArticleLiberty of London; Posh Pawn review hard cash and a world of scarves
A second excursion to the landmark London store has limited charm, but watching owners trade high-value items for dirty dosh is grippingThe chintzy observational documentary Liberty of London (Channel...
View ArticleMasterCard and Visa to simplify hated verification systems
Payments companies to introduce new system, which will eventually verify shoppers with a fingerprint or wristbandMasterCard and Visa have announced plans to replace their much disliked online security...
View Article300,000 more people live in poverty than previously thought, study finds
The poorest families have suffered the most from rising energy and food prices over the past decadeThe number of people living in dire poverty in Britain is 300,000 more than previously thought due to...
View ArticleYou can bank on it, this PayPal alert email is a scam
It warned of a problem and then asked me to click the linkI have just been sent an email warning me my PayPal account has been limited. It states: PayPal recently contacted you after having identified...
View ArticleSajid Javid brushes aside Theresa Mays fears over ending mobile black spots
Culture secretary says he could force firms to end not-spots despite concerns it could make it harder to track terroristsThe culture secretary, Sajid Javid, has said he is willing to legislate to force...
View ArticleChristmas top toys list includes first WiFi doll and miniature robot
Dream Toys list also predicts strong showing for film tie-ins, including Bennys Spaceship from Lego MovieThe worlds first Wi-Fi connected doll and a miniature robot invented with help from top...
View ArticleWhen it comes to insurance, loyalty only pays the provider
I auto renew with Tesco but after going on to a comparison site I found an £83 cheaper quote ... from TescoI know Tesco is suffering financial hardship, but I didnt realise it would try to get a little...
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