Cancelling vital insurance to save money could prove a tragic false economy, consumers are being warned.

People who receive PPI payouts will have to pay tax on the interest element, the BBC has learned.

While the Greek debt crisis occupies world leaders at the G20 summit of the biggest economic powers, should we fear the potential fallout here?

Italy's lower house of parliament is to vote on austerity measures demanded by the European Union, which should pave the way for PM Silvio Berlusconi to resign.

The government suggests public sector workers planning to strike over pension changes stage a "token" walkout lasting just 15 minutes.

The government is using the eurozone crisis as a smokescreen to hide inaction on the economy, Ed Miliband tells a Labour Party conference.