Britain endured a third successive quarter of economic contraction as the recession continued, the Office for National Statistics has said.

The state of household finances in the UK declined in the second quarter of 2012, according to the Alliance Trust's UK Financial Reality Index.

The ongoing recession has not, it seemed, prevented some positive trends occurring in the economy. While a fall in inflation might have been expected …

Prime minister David Cameron has warned that austerity measures may continue well beyond the original planned end date of 2015.

In an int…

Since it came to power in 2010, the coalition government has set about changing the benefits system. Part of this has involved some controversial free…

Electricity regulator Ofgem has pledged £22 million on upgrading Britain's gas and high-voltage electricity infrastructure – but this has le…

One in seven parents are faced not only with looking after their children – but also supporting their own mothers and fathers.

A study by…

Over half the UK public is worried abut debt – with some considering taking out payday loans.

A study of bankruptcy attitudes by insolvency profess…