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Centrica, which owns British Gas, has put out a warning that customers may soon see an increase on their energy bills.

The governor of the Bank of England, Mervyn King, has warned that higher utility bills could push inflation up to 5% later this year.

Since 2008, tariffs on energy bills have increased from 180 to more than 300.

According to recent news from the UK Public Health Association, the two-tier tariffs used for domestic fuel billing is leading to thousands of deaths every winter.

The UK’s energy regulator has stated that £32 billion is needed for improvement in the distribution infrastructure.

During the first annual energy statement delivered to Parliament, Energy Secretary Chris Huhne estimated a significant increase in energy bills for businesses over the next 10 years.

The UK experienced rather cold weather during the months of December and January, which brought the issue of high energy bills back to our attention.

Figures suggest that some UK residents are saving less these days, due to increased outgoings, such as higher household bills.

The Bank of England recently warned that increasing utility bills are expected to result in inflation hitting 5% later on this year.

The Bank of England recently warned that increasing utility bills are expected to result in inflation hitting 5% later on this year.

HMV, the DVD and music retailer, recently sold the Waterstone’s book chain to a fund controlled by Alexander Mamut – a Russian billionaire who owns 6% of HMV.

The number of people in the UK facing unemployment and rising bills have convinced MPs that people need a better financial education.

A recent report shows that banks in the UK are receiving tens of billions of pounds through hidden subsidies from customers and taxpayers – in addition to receiving support directly from the state.

More than nine million UK residents have been adversely affected by a government failure to credit more than £1 billion in National Insurance contributions.

Leading energy company bosses told the Parliament’s Energy Committee that they expect increases in energy bills in the coming years.

A recent survey shows that UK residents plan to cut Christmas spending this year; however, data also shows that billions will still be borrowed in order to pay holiday-related expenses.

Energy bills may become an issue for many as the UK is expected to experience an extremely early start to winter this year.

British Gas has announced that customers will see a 7% increase in electricity and gas bills this winter, making it the second major energy supplier in the UK to announce an increase in prices for this winter.

New figures released by the Office for National Statistics reveal that government borrowing has increased, with a record £16.2 billion borrowed in September to close the public finances gap.

The consumer advocate group Which? has uncovered charges of up to 3% added by some councils when customers pay their council services bills with a credit card.

A study conducted by Consumer Focus shows that 1.2 million UK residents are taking out at least one payday loan each year, for a total of £1.2 billion borrowed in this manner.

A study conducted by Consumer Focus shows that 1.2 million UK residents are taking out at least one payday loan each year, for a total of £1.2 billion borrowed in this manner.

Fraudulent benefit claims total about £1.5 billion each year, but credit rating firms are poised to play a bigger role in tracking down cheats

Companies listed in the FTSE 100 share index paid out a record £17.5 billion extra into pension schemes in 2009 as part of their efforts to pay off accumulated deficits.

Fraudulent benefit claims total about £1.5 billion each year, but credit rating firms are poised to play a bigger role in tracking down cheats.

In the 12 months to Q1 2010, banks and building societies in the UK wrote off loans to individuals totaling £9.6 billion.

BT customers will soon see a 10% increase in call charges, as well as a 50p increase in monthly line rental.

More and more pensioners are being forced to unlock equity from their homes as a last resort option for paying off debts and other bills.

The National Insurance Contributions Bill, as included in the Queen’s Speech, is scheduled to increase national insurance contribution rates as of April 2011.

The Royal Mail pension fund deficit has hit £8 billion with an even greater deficit expected after the full three-yearly valuation is completed and published sometime over the next two months.

According to figures released by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), the amount paid into stakeholder and personal pension plans dropped by £1.1 billion (5%) during the recent recession.

Government borrowing hit a new peacetime high last year, reaching £163.4 billion (equivalent to 11.6% of the Gross Domestic Product) by the end of the financial year.

The budget deficit is expected to reach £178 billion this year, which is 12.6% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

In order to address the UK’s £178 billion deficit and to begin to re-establish credibility in public finances, the government must start implementing public spending cuts this year.

2010 has not started out well for public finances. In January, the government borrowed an additional £4.3 billion, bringing the total to the highest since record keeping began in 1993.

Recently, families have enjoyed lower monthly bills due to the government’s efforts to boost the UK economy by temporarily reducing the VAT from 17.5% to 15%. However...

Three thousand less homes have been sold compared to October 2010, says HM Revenue & Customs. In total, house sales for 2011 are 5% less than 2010, caused by the lack of mortgage funds and our economies state.

As taxes escalate, there will be a squeeze on household budgets in the next ten years or so.

Between the months of July and August almost 40% of homeowners witnessed their finances deteriorate according to a study under 1,500 adults.

In recent surveys 4,359 UK parents say how costly childcare fees have placed them in debt.

Along with the UK government target inflation rates rising in July, due to the increase of financial service fees and higher prices for clothing.

A recent survey questioning 1,800 UK businesses claims the biggest threats to UK companies are due to a weakened domestic demand.

Due to a fall in property values in July, surveyors are "pessimistic" about UK house prices.

According to The International Monetary Fund, unemployment, growth, and risks to inflation are prevalent in the UK.

New data shows that UK Consumer Prices Index inflation remained unchanged in May, holding steady at 4.5%.

More holidaymakers will soon see their holiday budgets shrinking from additional charges on debit card use.

Recent figures have shown that UK retail sales fell 1.4% in May.

 Social housing costs are proving too expensive, resulting in housing benefit changes currently going through Parliament.

A BBC investigation has uncovered some unsavoury practices in the debt management industry, including some companies holding the money they receive from clients instead of paying creditors.

UK residents who dream of living by the sea might find it a bit more difficult these days.

Chairman of the eurozone finance ministers, Jean Claude-Juncker, recently announced that Greece may need further assistance via financial bail-out.

The most recent survey put out by the Nationwide building society shows that the housing market in the UK remains subdued.

According to an economic think tank, UK retailers could be facing many years of poor sales growth

There has been a huge rise in the number of home buyers paying for their new homes in cash.

Amazon has reported a sharp drop in quarterly profits as the cost of investing in new business overshadowed a big jump in sales.

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has closed down four companies that misled people in debt

Toyota, the world's biggest carmaker, will be closing its UK plant at Burnaston in Derbyshire for two days each week in May due to the current shortage of car parts.

Thousands of Jobcentre staff are set to strike after a dispute about working conditions and management targets.

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has recorded its worst fall in sales since records began in 1996, which is a further signal of difficult times on the High Street.

The new tax year, which began on Wednesday, brought with it tax increases, cuts to benefits and tax credit changes that will affect families throughout Britain.