Banking arrangements that require customers to pay off their cheapest debts first could be damaging for consumers, it has been claimed.

Skiers are unlikely to give up their sports holiday breaks because it is their passion, it has been claimed.

Consumer debt is still rising and is a "big burden" for some consumers, according to the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR).

Households have been warned to make sure they reset their heating timers and thermostats following the clocks going back by one hour on Sunday.

ScottishPower has cut its gas and electricity bill prices by 2% for customers subscribing to its online energy plan.

The number of house loans approved in the UK have now been restored to 2007 levels, it has been found.

Many parents believe now is a good time to get their children on the property ladder, with nearly a quarter using their savings to ensure this happens, figures show.

The country's first Android-based smartphone on pay-as-you-go has been launched in UK stores on the T-Mobile network.

The latest market-beating energy plan has been launched by OVO Energy, it has been revealed.

Almost eight million of the country's motorists will be putting their safety at risk as the clocks go back this weekend, it has been found.

Credit card owners need to be extra vigilant as a scam is currently in circulation, one organisation has warned.

Authorities need to do more to tackle the estimated 5.2 million households which now live in fuel poverty, one site has said.

The average quoted car insurance policy has increased by 14% over the last year, new figures reveal.

With a growing number of mobile phone deals hitting the market, consumers are becoming increasingly confused over which will be best for them.

Keen gardeners need to make sure they have the necessary home insurance to cover their belongings over the winter months, it has been said.

Energy customers can now take advantage of a new deal offered by Npower, which do not charge if the consumer decides to switch providers before the fixed period ends.

Energy suppliers are being urged to make those who live in fuel poverty aware of the help which is available to them.

The Conservative Party has announced it will scrap the 50p broadband tax proposed by Labour.

The number of adults without access to a bank account has been reduced by 50%, the Treasury has revealed.

Motorists need to make sure they renew their car insurance online where possible to avoid being affected by the postal strikes, it has been said.