Consumers are borrowing more on credit cards as unsecured personal loans become increasingly difficult to obtain, research by uSwitch.com has revealed.

Consumers squeezed by the credit crunch are borrowing less on unsecured personal loans, according to new figures from uSwitch.com.

The number of households with broadband internet increased significantly over the second quarter of the year as families realised the benefits of faster connections.

Underfloor heating can be an "excellent solution" for those with limited space in their home, according to the chief executive of the heating appliance approval body HETAS.

Older people are being urged to claim their increased winter fuel payments as quickly as possible ahead of the colder months.

Consumers are being urged to examine their current accounts to make sure they are getting the best deal available.

Virgin Media is hoping to feature Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt in its new advertisement for superfast broadband services.

Holidaymakers are often "complacent" when using their credit cards abroad and do not take enough care to protect themselves against fraud, it has been suggested.

Car insurance customers are being urged to stay safe if they break down on the motorway hard shoulder.

Almost half of British consumers blame successive governments for rising gas and electricity costs, according to a new survey by Saga Home Insurance.

Householders with oil-based central heating systems are being urged to check their heating cover to make sure they are protected against stolen oil.

Asda Mobile has announced that customers on its pay as you go (PAYG) tariff will see their call costs cut, potentially saving them £2.38 billion a year.

Rates on unsecured personal loans have increased by 1.3% in just over a year and could cost applicants £1.2 million more in interest, uSwitch.com has claimed.

The idea of using broadband internet to catch up on missed TV programmes is "here to stay", according to the Senior Broadband Media Analyst at Screen Digest.

Scottish and Southern Energy has announced increases in the price of its gas and electricity, just hours after E.ON's pricing declaration.

Consumers struggling with rising gas and electricity bills can reduce their outgoings by going green, Friends of the Earth has claimed.

Paying for concert and sporting events tickets by credit card means consumers are likely to be protected from scammers, the Trading Standards Institute has pointed out.

A personal loan is seen as one option by couples planning their dream wedding and looking for ways to fund it, it has been suggested.

Households in the UK use an average of 1000 gallons of water a day, according to a new study by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).

A new survey by the insurance company Elephant.co.uk has shed light on the most bizarre claims made by car insurance customers in the UK.