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A research group says Britain's black and ethnic minority staff are paid less than white counterparts.

Analysts say footfall has dropped for the third year, although London appears to have bucked the trend.

Heavy discounting has not been enough to get shoppers to High Streets for last-minute Christmas gifts.

The way childcare is funded under Universal Credit prevents parents working and leads to debt, MPs say.

Centrica objects to how regulators calculate the energy price cap, saying it is unfair to suppliers.

Who covers the extra costs as flights are disrupted - and other practical questions answered.

Government changes to benefits keep making the headlines, but are they proving a help or a hindrance?

Runners who did the Great North Run using charity places but did not raise any money have been described as "fraudulent" by the race organisers.

Retailers seem to be offering permanent sales to lure in shoppers. Is that true? And is it legal?

The FCA has fined Santander UK for failing to effectively process the accounts of deceased customers.

Claims loyal customers are losing on average £877 a year prompt action by the consumer watchdog.

The UK risks "sleepwalking" into becoming a cashless society, a report on the future of money concludes.

Fishing enthusiasts helped Angling Direct to bumper takings on Black Friday.

Proposals by the regulator would lead to lower returns for investors, but save customers money.

A mother tells of her financial struggle as the City regulator outlines plans to simplify overdraft fees.

A change in how student loans appear in the public finances will add pressure to cut tuition fees.

SSE says the new energy price cap was one factor behind the decision to scrap the deal.

"Gig economy" workers will be better protected by a package of reforms, the government says.

A group representing small firms says there is no oversight of a scheme for fraud victims.

New rules will target directors of companies who make unsolicited calls to consumers.