1 hour ago Ofgem increases price cap as winter fuel payments are withdrawn for millions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

3 hours ago Ofgem increases price cap as the winter fuel payments are withdrawn for millions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

5 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...

Economics

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

The energy price cap rose on Friday

Science

8 hours ago Don’t wait: Martin Lewis says Black Friday is the best time to find discounts pre

The money-saving expert says that waiting for pre-Christmas sales to buy gifts is unlikely to pay off

Politics

9 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

9 hours ago Martin Lewis issues 'huge cost' verdict on leaving heating on low all day long

The cold weather isn't going anywhere anytime soon as the Met Office issued a five-day cold weather alert

Politics

9 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

10 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