Energy group Powergen launched new products to undercut rival British Gas today, but is yet to pass on the savings to its wider customer base.

Consumer groups in the UK today welcomed the first British Gas domestic price cuts in seven years and called on other energy firms to follow suit.

Millions of British Gas customers will find themselves paying substantially more from today.

British Government plans to switch off the analogue television signal within five to 10 years has been criticised by the Consumers' Association.