Royal Mail driver jailed for stealing parcels

May 23, 2013

As a Royal Mail driver is jailed for stealing parcels, we look at other cases where postmen have taken advantage, and your rights if they do

Ofcom clampdown on nuisance calls

May 17, 2013

A fresh clampdown on claims management firms has been launched by Ofcom after it found evidence of people being plagued with "annoying" and "distressing" nuisance phone calls.

NHS demands compensation is repaid

May 16, 2013

Deborah Mackay has been told she must repay half her compensation payment from the NHS after her son died unexpectedly

'Bedroom tax' challenge in court

May 15, 2013

Disabled adults and families with disabled children are challenging the legality of the Government's so-called "bedroom tax", arguing that it unlawfully discriminates against them

Gay couple prevented from renting flat

May 14, 2013

A lesbian couple from the Isle of Man are leading calls for legislative change after being refused rental accommodation because of their sexuality

Marquee collapses in £85,000 wedding disaster

May 10, 2013

One couple's wedding day dream came crashing down around them when their marquee collapsed during dinner with 150 guests

Vaccines fans quizzed on trivia to gain gig entry

May 10, 2013

Venue quizzed concertgoers to tackle crime. Some who failed the test were banned, but was it fair?

New consumer rights Bill welcomed

May 09, 2013

​Consumer groups have broadly welcomed a draft Bill to simplify customers' rights in a move to promote competition and growth.

£18.95 lordship title ads banned

May 08, 2013

An advert offering a lord or lady title with land for £18.95 has been banned for potentially misleading consumers into thinking it was genuine

'Nothing to gain' with new benefit

May 07, 2013

Most families will gain nothing from the Government's new Universal Credit , with ministers overstating the generosity of the benefit, a new report has claimed.

Reforms 'boost help for carers'

May 07, 2013

Carers will get stronger rights to seek financial and practical help to relieve the burden of looking after loved ones as part of reforms to be set out in the Queen's Speech

Childcare grants scheme opened

May 01, 2013

A Government scheme worth £2 million aimed at boosting childcare has started taking applications.

'Bogus' DWP tests slammed

May 01, 2013

Some unemployed are being asked to take psychometric tests - tests of doubtful reliability - by the DWP. If they refuse, benefits could be lost some claim.

Audi wrecks home: what are your rights?

Apr 30, 2013

As one woman recovers from the ordeal of a car smashing through the wall of her home, we look at your rights if this sort of thing happens to you.

Union to stage benefits protest

Apr 29, 2013

The Government will face a protest as it launches a new benefit as part of a "fundamental cultural shift" of the welfare system.