Scientists in the UK have found “disturbing” problems in more than a third of foods sampled in lab tests, it was reported today.

Some airlines are still charging hefty fees to change names — or even to correct minor spelling mistakes — on tickets, a consumer group has said.

So-called “free” web and app-based games for children are under investigation in the UK following concerns that users can run up substantial costs.

British Gas firm Centrica sought to deflect flak over another jump in annual profits today by flagging up its importance to the UK economy.

Tesco has been voted the worst supermarket and Waitrose the best in an annual poll of 11,000 consumers by UK watchdog Which?

So-called low-fat foods can contain a similar number of calories as the standard versions — and might have more sugar, according to a study.

The RBS banking group tonight reported its operations had returned to normal after thousands of customers had problems with online banking and debit cards.

Measures to give savers extra security if a bank fails will be announced by the British government today as part of major reforms for Britain's banking system.

A PARENTS’ group says children’s pre-packed lunch box favourites must have clearer nutritional labelling showing levels of salt and sugar in them.

The son of the couple whose house was destroyed in Sunday’s plane crash said their parents were “thankful” to be alive.

Investigators will today remove the bodies of five people killed in a jet crash as they sift through wreckage to find out what caused the tragedy.

The anti-landmine campaign group backed by the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund today criticised Tony Blair’s refusal to call for an end to the use of cluster bombs in Afghanistan.