49 minutes ago UK private sector is contracting as firms give ‘thumbs down’ to the budget, hitting pound – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsAverage annual energy bill to rise to £1,738 in Great Britain from JanuaryWhat is the energy price cap and can I cut my bill?The pound has dropped to a six-month low against the US dollar, after this morning’s weaker-than-expected retail sales report.Sterling fell as low as $1.255, its weakest level since 14 May, extending recent losses as economic worries have risen. Continue reading...

Economics

1 hour ago Martin Lewis 'simple' tip gives 'immediate' savings on energy bills after price cap rise

Energy regulator Ofgem has announced that the energy price cap will rise by 1.2 per cent from 1 January 2025 - increasing electricity and gas bills for people across the UK

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2 hours ago The 'extremely concerning' energy bill reality for Scotland that is a 'hard pill to swallow'

The energy price cap rose on Friday

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4 hours ago Energy price cap: Martin Lewis reveals the 'one thing' you should do right now as bills rise

Ofgem's energy price cap will increase by 1.2% from £1,717 to £1,738 from January 1 for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales

Economics

4 hours ago 'Devastating' energy price cap hike sparks calls for urgent bills support and return of winter fuel payment

Labour government urged to slash energy costs for Scots and reinstate the Winter Fuel Payment for all pensioners with bills to rise again on New Year's Day.

Economics

5 hours ago FTSE 100 Live 22 November: Games Workshop surges on strong update, retail sales disappoint

Household budgets are in focus after October’s retail sales figures showed a sharp fall and Ofgem increased the energy price cap.

Economics

5 hours ago UK private sector contracting as firms give ‘thumbs down’ to the budget – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsAverage annual energy bill to rise to £1,738 in Great Britain from JanuaryWhat is the energy price cap and can I cut my bill?The pound has dropped to a six-month low against the US dollar, after this morning’s weaker-than-expected retail sales report.Sterling fell as low as $1.255, its weakest level since 14 May, extending recent losses as economic worries have risen. Continue reading...

Economics

5 hours ago What is the Ofgem energy price cap? Households to face higher energy bills

Billpayers are bracing themselves for a colder season that could strain their budgets

Economics

6 hours ago How much will YOUR energy bill go up? Use our interactive calculator to find out how the 1.2% hike in Ofgem price cap will affect gas and electric costs in January

MailOnline has teamed up with money-saving service Nous to bring you an exclusive calculator that can show exactly what the new cap means to you in seconds.

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7 hours ago FTSE 100 Live 22 November: Budget jitters hit retail sales, Games Workshop shares surge

Household budgets are in focus after October’s retail sales figures showed a sharp fall and Ofgem increased the energy price cap.

Economics