More than 11million households in Britain are at risk of overpaying £3.5billion on their energy bills this year, simply because the Big Six refuse to give them a better deal, new research claims.

The telecoms watchdog has fined BT £245,000, revealing the firm overcharged EE's mobile customers for making calls to 118 directory enquiries services.

Insurance giant LV stopped selling travel insurance  last night in a move described by one expert as 'alarming'.

Aviva and Direct Line followed LV, the Post Office and Admiral, who announced yesterday that they would stop the sale of travel policies to new customers.

As coronavirus spreads, people are increasingly being forced to stay inside, meaning many will be likely to watch hours of TV when they are not working. We look at the best streaming deals.

Bills are expected to increase for many over this time period but in light of this, some suppliers have announced they will be reviewing how they charge their customers in the next few weeks.

Britain's suppliers have joined with the Government to ensure that households across the UK will be able to keep the lights on whilst they are in self isolation.

The network said it will be offering unlimited minutes to landlines and other mobile numbers, plus a 10GB data boost, at no extra cost, for a month to those paying monthly as of Monday 23 March.

Energy bills will fall for around 15million households with Ofgem announcing a price cap reduction of £17 a year.

Despite losing customers, Eon said its total earnings before tax and interest increased to £2.9bn in 2019, and it expects earnings to increase again in 2020.

Last week the Ministry of Housing promised a 'complete ban on evictions' for those unable to work due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Customers buying a new insurance policy, or renewing an old one, are advised to purchase cover based on their normal behaviour and not base it on their current lives under coronavirus restrictions.

It is thought that 16.8million people will no longer be going into their normal workplace as a result of measures to delay the spread of the coronavirus.

Coronavirus is hitting our financial lives like nothing in modern history. Here, we answer some of the many questions you have raised - on everything from work to home, cars and lifestyle.

Trade body Energy UK says its members have stopped installing or repairing smart meters, except in emergencies, in line with G­overnment guidance.

At present you can claim back the value of one month's membership. How much this is will be depends on your package. The sum will be credited to your BT account within ten working days.

Everything from phone bills to NHS prescriptions are due to go up from today, but there are ways to save money. BT, EE, O2, Three and Vodafone are all hiking prices between now and May.

The rises will come as a large chunk of households are under strain thanks to the coronavirus outbreak impact on job security, mortgage payments and other personal finances.

Daisy, 22 (pictured) didn't get any of her deposit back from her landlord after one of her housemates accidentally broke the bathtub whilst they were living together.

Last week both Extra Energy and Spark Energy ceased trading. Seven energy minnows have collapsed so far this year, and more than half a million households have been left in the lurch.

Confinement to home may stretch some relationships, but it could also encourage you to become a little less reliant on the weekly shop. Here, Toby Walne looks at some do-it-yourself food and drink ideas.

It seems hardly anything is left untouched by coronavirus. Our panel help you get through these extraordinarily tough times.

They can simply ask Sky to suspend its sports offer until live action returns. BT Sport has a confusing approach - bamboozling viewers with a choice of a 'credit' or switching to another package.

Last year, 24 energy firms went bust according to an FOI request. It comes as the market becomes more competitive and the price cap bites the challenger brands.

The cheapest energy tariffs have fallen by an average of £32, thanks to falling wholesale costs, new data has revealed at a time when consumption is likely to be higher with people at home more.

Exclusive figures today reveal that the average family will be left with little more than £1 a week to spare if they don't adjust their spending habits after a 20 per cent pay cut.

One in ten customers could be due a rebate of more than £200, while almost half are owed £136, says Uswitch. Overpayments arise when bills are paid by direct debit.

If you're thinking of taking out insurance to protect yourself from financial troubles brought on by coronavirus, it's vital you make sure that your policy will actually pay out if you make a claim.

Households are using 17% more electricity since Britain went into coronavirus pandemic lockdown, new data from energy supplier Bulb suggests.

Some customers, including Chris (pictured), have reported receiving faulty items while others have not received online orders at all, according to Which?

The average annual cost of a combined gas and electricity bill is around £1,034, but due to increased usage whilst people are stuck inside, this could rise to £1,421.

A number of people have struggled to get refunds for faulty products or cancel expected deliveries with many failing to speak to anyone from the firms customer service team at all.

Once reserved for science fiction films, smart technology is now readily available with a host of connected devices that can bring your home to life. We find the best online for under £150.

There's no place like home and today, there's no place like Amazon to get great  deals on home and kitchen products like Le Creuset during the ecommerce giant's huge 48-hour Prime Day sale

Personal blenders are all the rage and the Breville Blend Active personal blender is certainly attracting plenty of positive attention on Amazon, with people praising its incredible value for money

The Gro-Clock from the Gro Company (£18.69) is a godsend for sleep-deprived parents.The sleep training product can teach young children when it's time to wake up and when it's time to sleep.

While top-of-the-range dehumidifiers can cost as much as £170, Amazon customers are currently raving about a simple-yet-effective one from UniBond called Aero 360 that costs just £7.99

As winter approaches and it's time to upgrade your bedding for the cold temperatures, Amazon customers have settled on which is the best pillow to buy: the Silentnight Deep Sleep pillow.

Paul and Samantha Harrison from Barnsley and their accomplice, former dental technician Graham Rought, defrauded Royal Mail out of more than £421,000.

Danielle Long from Carrickfergus in Northern Ireland ordered a £4.99 present which she needed in time for Christmas Day. But she was left stunned by the extortionate post and packaging fee.

EXCLUSIVE: There are more than 3,000 books listed under the search term 'cancer cures' on Amazon and a UK expert said it was 'unreasonable' for companies to make money from the untruths.

Amazon says many household items are out of stock due to increased demand as the coronavirus spreads across the US. The company is warning of slower shipping times.

Amazon will stop stocking and shipping all non-medical and non-essential supplies from its warehouses until April 5 in order to prioritize goods needed amid the coronavirus crisis.

Ring doorbell footage caught when an Amazon delivery man appears to spit on a package he has just delivered to a home in Los Angeles' Hancock Park neighborhood amid the coronavirus outbreak.

A French court has ordered Amazon to restrict all its deliveries in the country to essential goods during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as food, hygiene products, and medical supplies.

With just 13 days to go until Health Secretary Matt Hancock has promised the UK will test 100,000 people a day, but figures showed there has been no progress for a week.

The 22-year-old has a long-term contract until the summer of 2024 at the Portuguese side, but Portuguese outlet Record claim that Barcelona and Manchester City are keen on signing him.

Manchester City have struggled defensively this season since Vincent Kompany left the team and with Aymeric Laporte's injury problems. Pep Guardiola wants to strengthen in the summer.

Pep Guardiola has been confirmed to be a keen admirer of skilful 21-year-old Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar. The Manchester City manager could join a battle to sign the starlet.

Sergio Aguero has been making sure he's getting in plenty of time on the pitch during lockdown, albeit the virtual one in the video game FIFA 20. He also has a somewhat unusual gaming setup.