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28-day energy rule axed

9:00am Saturday 8th September 2007

HOUSEHOLDERS no longer have the right to switch energy suppliers four weeks after signing up, and may soon face long-term contracts similar to those for mobile phones or broadband services.

Elderly get worst deal all round

9:00am Saturday 1st September 2007

PENSIONERS are having to fork out more for their everyday living expenses than any other age group. And costs are also spiralling for those who need care and support from the State.

The will to change

9:00am Saturday 25th August 2007

Every year tens of thousands of people face huge tax bills when a loved one dies. Inheritance tax is catching ever more people in its net, mainly due to soaring house prices. But there is a way you can legally alter your partner's Will after they have gone to help reduce your tax liability.

Drawdown popular with homeowners

9:00am Saturday 18th August 2007

THE number of people unlocking wealth from their homes has jumped dramatically this year, with drawdown' mortgages particularly popular.

Spain still popular with buyers

9:00am Saturday 11th August 2007

With sun virtually on tap and relaxation a priority, Spain remains the favourite destination for Britons planning a move abroad. But many are now shunning the traditional Costa regions and looking further afield.

Caught in the net

9:00am Saturday 4th August 2007

Broadband companies are failing to provide the high speed internet services they promise and customer satisfaction is running low.

Charities slam care lottery

9:00am Saturday 28th July 2007

People in some parts of England are 160 times less likely to get free nursing home care or regular visits from a carer than others. Campaigners say this is because of an unfair National Health Service postcode lottery'.

Turkish delight

9:00am Saturday 7th July 2007

Turkey is set to become Europe's next property hotspot as Britons look further afield for sun, sea and sand, and spurn the over-development and high prices of traditional European destinations.

Green energy stars

10:53am Thursday 28th June 2007

Householders will find it much easier to go green with their choice of energy provider under new proposals. But fears remain that eco-friendly tariffs may be passed over for cheaper regular tariffs.

Cash injection for care homes

8:51am Saturday 23rd June 2007

MORE money from the Government and lower costs for care fee plans will improve the prospect of living in a care home for some of Britain's elderly. But campaigners say too many are still unsure what financial help they are entitled to.

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