House prices increased by 2.6% in the year to April 2013, according to new figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), taking the average price of a home in the UK to £238,000.
Two thirds of retirees who rely on savings and investments to fund their retirement have seen their income fall in the last two years. On average, retirees have seen a drop in income of £2,400 a year, according to Investec Wealth & Investment.
Media giant Sky has finally reacted to BT gaining a foothold in the TV sports market, by offering free broadband to customers who also purchase Sky Sports.
Letting agent fees are "out of control" and should be scrapped, a housing charity has warned. According to Shelter, the fees charged by agencies are pushing renters into debt and forcing them to cut back on food and heating.
Energy regulator Ofgem will "break the stranglehold" of the big six energy firms by allowing independent suppliers to compete effectively, under new proposals unveiled today.
