55 h. ago British Gas launches new member scheme giving personalised discounts on energy costs

According to the supplier, the scheme gives households across the UK a series of "personalised" promotions and rewards, such as discounts on annual services or emergency repairs

Politics

2 d. ago UK must tackle energy bills as firms face £24bn in extra costs – CBI

CBI boss Rain Newton-Smith is calling on the Government to draw up a ‘serious plan’ to cut power bills and invest in energy security.

Economics

4 d. ago SARAH JONES: 'Free advice will help pubs and venues save cash on energy bills'

Minister Sarah Jones says the move will help pubs and venues which 'faced soaring energy costs as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – leaving us at the whim of global oil and gas prices'

Economics

4 d. ago Pubs, cafes and hotels across UK to get lower energy bills thanks to free advice

More than 600 small and medium sized hospitality businesses will receive energy and carbon reduction assessments, which will help them make cost effective changes

Science

4 d. ago What does a comfortable retirement cost? New figures reveal how much YOU need

Lower energy prices have dampened the annual increase in what it costs to retire, comfortably or otherwise, according to a industry study of living standards.

Politics

4 d. ago Cost of ‘minimum retirement lifestyle’ has fallen amid lower energy prices

The changes are mainly due to reduced energy costs and some small spending adjustments by research participants, the PLSA said.

Economics

5 d. ago King of Fish dethroned by costs: Turbot vanishes from seafood restaurants after labour, energy and shipping price hikes

Among those raising the alert is Tommy Banks, chef patron of two Michelin-starred venues in Yorkshire - the Black Swan, in OIdstead, and Roots, in York.

Society

5 d. ago UK industrial strategy must deal with high energy costs, business warns

Lobby groups call on Starmer to ensure imminent plan tackles power bills for wide range of companies

Economics

1 week ago Scottish Power, EDF, E.ON and more to make £1,000 payments to 40,000 UK households

Thousands of households are due compensation from their energy supplier

Economics

1 week ago Major energy company offering 80 hours of free electricity from next month

The firm is offering free electricity in exchange for customers reducing energy consumption at peak times

Science

1 week ago Older people worry about rising energy bills, rent and food costs

Older people worry about rising energy bills, rent and food costs  BBC

Society

1 week ago British Gas, EDF, EON, Ovo, Octopus customers urged to press switch for £100 saving

As the cost-of-living crisis continues to squeeze household budgets, energy experts are urging UK households to take action now to minimise their energy bills ahead of the colder months

Economics

1 week ago Universal Credit households can get cost of living boost worth over £60 in weeks

Middlesbrough Council has started dishing out help to residents to help with energy bills, food and other essential costs and will be "releasing" it in phases over the coming few months

Economics

1 week ago Flawed system leaves millions paying too much for energy bills, says GABRIEL MCKEOWN

Prices for essential goods and services remain higher than historical norms. One of the most notable contributors to these high costs has been the energy sector.

Economics

2 w. ago Trump’s calls for North Sea drilling not a ‘surprise’, says Swinney

The First Minister was speaking after the US President claimed incentivising drilling rather than ‘unsightly windmills’ would reduce energy costs.

Politics

2 w. ago Energy bill drop a welcome boost for families but still unaffordable for too many Scots

Record View says Labour has endured a rocky start to its first year back in power at Westminster but on energy costs at least, the party is delivering.

Science

2 w. ago Trump says Samsung and other smartphone manufacturers will also be subject to 25% Apple tariff – business live

US president says 50% tariff on EU goods to come in 1 June; Apple iPhones and those of other manufacturers made overseas to face 25% tariffTrump says he is hitting EU with 50% tariff as trade talks are ‘going nowhere’As well as cutting UK energy costs (see earlier), Donald Trump can also take credit for growing the German economy!New GDP data this morning shows that Germany’s GDP rose by 0.4% in January-March, twice as fast as the first estimate of 0.2% growth in the quarter.“The reason for the slightly higher growth compared to the initial estimate was the surprisingly positive economic development in March.”“In particular, production in the manufacturing sector and exports performed better than initially expected.The German economy had its best quarterly performance since the third quarter of 2022, and the reason for it seems to be Donald Trump. As a result of the announced tariffs and in anticipation of ‘Liberation Day,’ German industrial production and exports surged in March.Ne...

Economics

2 w. ago European markets suffer losses after Trump ‘recommends’ 50% tariff on EU, and threatens Apple with 25% tariff – business live

US president Donald Trump reignites trade war with threat to impose high tariffs on European goods, and Apple iPhones made overseasTrump says he is hitting EU with 50% tariff as trade talks are ‘going nowhere’As well as cutting UK energy costs (see earlier), Donald Trump can also take credit for growing the German economy!New GDP data this morning shows that Germany’s GDP rose by 0.4% in January-March, twice as fast as the first estimate of 0.2% growth in the quarter.“The reason for the slightly higher growth compared to the initial estimate was the surprisingly positive economic development in March.”“In particular, production in the manufacturing sector and exports performed better than initially expected.The German economy had its best quarterly performance since the third quarter of 2022, and the reason for it seems to be Donald Trump. As a result of the announced tariffs and in anticipation of ‘Liberation Day,’ German industrial production and exports surged in March.Net export...

Economics

2 w. ago Trump ‘recommending’ 50% tariff on EU, and threatens Apple with 25% tariff – business live

US president Donald Trump reignites trade war with threat to impose high tariffs on European goods, and Apple iPhones made overseasTypical energy bill in Great Britain to fall 7% to £1,720 a year from JulyAs well as cutting UK energy costs (see earlier), Donald Trump can also take credit for growing the German economy!New GDP data this morning shows that Germany’s GDP rose by 0.4% in January-March, twice as fast as the first estimate of 0.2% growth in the quarter.“The reason for the slightly higher growth compared to the initial estimate was the surprisingly positive economic development in March.”“In particular, production in the manufacturing sector and exports performed better than initially expected.The German economy had its best quarterly performance since the third quarter of 2022, and the reason for it seems to be Donald Trump. As a result of the announced tariffs and in anticipation of ‘Liberation Day,’ German industrial production and exports surged in March.Net exports an...

Politics

2 w. ago Donald Trump calls for more oil drilling in Scottish waters and an end to 'unsightly' windfarms

The US President argued more oil drilling would reduce energy costs for Scots.

Politics