A Liberal Democrat MP has launched a petition outlining concerns about digital TV services being offered in the Borders.

Gas and electricity customers have been given another warning about the probable direction of their energy bills over the coming months.

The rising cost of living prompted more people to reign in the amount they borrow on personal loans and other forms of unsecured credit last month, new figures show.

EDF Energy has confirmed that the prices paid by its gas and electricity customers are to rise for the second time in six months.

A secured consolidation loan is still a "viable debt solution" for many homeowners, according to thinkmoney.com.

Water bills could jump considerably if government plans to introduce compulsory water metering are given the go ahead, it has been suggested.

Energy regulator Ofgem has called for more transparency when it comes to green gas and electricity tariffs to give consumers more assurance.

Most broadband users feel frustrated by pop-up advertisements and some have even left their favourite sites because of them, a new poll reveals.

Instead of cutting back on their holiday spending during the credit crunch, the majority of Brits still plan to jet off to sunnier climes this year, new research shows.

As the cost of living continues to rise more consumers are turning to credit cards to make ends meet, new research shows.

The pledge by BT to deliver super-fast broadband to ten million homes by 2012 demonstrates the importance of speed in today's broadband market, it has been suggested.

Britain's energy customers could cut £4.6 billion a year from their gas and electricity bills if they take steps to improve their energy efficiency, a new report suggests.

A member of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee has called for a cut in interest rates to alleviate the pressure on consumers.

Over two-thirds of all television sets in the UK are now linked to digital, according to figures from the broadcasting regulator Ofcom.

Energy Minister Malcolm Wicks has urged energy suppliers to reduce their charges for customers on pre-payment gas and electricity meters.

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has issued a new waiver allowing banks to ignore complaints from customers about unauthorised overdraft charges for another six months.

The digital TV switchover is already underway but many consumers still do not understand the implications of the conversion scheme, MPs have warned.

The unveiling of several "iconic" handsets is likely to boost sales in the mobile phone market this year, according to ABI Research.

People are still making improvements and modifications to their cars despite the ongoing credit crunch, Fast Car Magazine has claimed.

Fraudulent credit card transactions increased by 20% last year to 2.7 million, according to figures from the UK payments association Apacs.