Alliance & Leicester - Bill Pay

If you don't have time to go to the bank, you can pay most bills online at this site, and you don't have to be an Alliance & Leicester customer.

 

Association of British Insurers

Check for facts on insurance and how the industry works

 

BERR - Sale and supply of goods and services

Visit the Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform site to get all the nitty gritty on the rules surrounding goods and services that you pay for.

 

BERR - Working time regulations

Find out from the Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform what the legal limit is on working hours each day and each week.

 

Channel 4 - Money

This site from Channel 4 has pretty much everything you need to know about the stuff that makes the world go round

 

Citizen's Advice Bureau - Saving money

This site from the Citizens' Advice Bureau tells you how you can keep your bills low and your home energy efficient.

 

Department for Work and Pensions - National Insurance

When you get a new job, you'll probably need to start paying National Insurance. Find out what it is with this helpful web site.

 

Directgov - Saving energy

This government site tells you how to save money on bills by being more energy efficient.

 

FSA budget calculator

This fantastic and very easy to use site from the Financial Services Authority can calculate your outgoings for you online and help you with your budget.

 

How Stuff Works

This site does what it says on the tin. Visit this for detailed information on how things in the fields of science, electronics, health and money work.

 

Money Money Money - Banks, building societies & plastic cards

This site will help you understand the basics about having an account, how plastic cards and cheque books work, and how to get the most from your bank or building society.

 

My Home

This site is run by a non-profit organisation that provides free impartial advice tailored to suit you. Their advice can help you save money and fight climate change by reducing carbon dioxide emissions from your home.

 

National Savings

The government runs savings schemes that are easy to manage. Find out how you could win a prize by simply putting your money in a savings account.

 

Phonebrain

Love ordering ringtones and wallpapers on your mobile and phoning TV competitions? This new site aims to make sure that you know exactly what you're paying for.

 

Trading Standards Central

This site provides a wealth of information for consumers and businesses, schools, advice and information centres, community organisations, local councils, business support agencies and trade associations.

 

uSwitch

Compare the different suppliers of electricity, gas and telephone and try to find a cheaper deal.