2 hours ago Ofgem increases price cap as winter fuel payments are withdrawn for millions

Charities have reacted angrily to the rise while the boss of Octopus has suggested pensioners struggling to heat their homes should consider using electric blankets to keep warm

Economics

4 hours ago Ofgem increases price cap as the winter fuel payments are withdrawn for millions

Charities have reacted angrily to the rise while the boss of Octopus has suggested pensioners struggling to heat their homes should consider using electric blankets to keep warm

Economics

6 hours 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...

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7 hours 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

Economics

7 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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10 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

11 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

11 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

11 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