4 h. ago Business energy bills are changing: here’s how you can prepare

The business energy market is set to see one of its biggest changes in over a decade.

Economics

7 d. ago Autumn Budget could 'signal energy bill relief' for UK businesses owners

As many as 4 million UK business owners are grappling with soaring energy bills, with experts predicting the Autumn Budget could bring VAT cuts and levy changes to ease the burden

Economics

9 d. ago Pension scheme used by 5 million 'to be hit with new threshold' in Budget tax raid

The Treasury is reportedly preparing a tax change on a scheme used by millions that Rachel Reeves is said to view as 'unfair' to some people

Economics

1 week ago Energy price cap: Ofgem confirms January 2026 UK bill rise despite predictions of a fall

Households are bracing for higher winter costs as government schemes and market volatility push up energy spending 🔌

Economics

1 week ago The Guardian view on Germany under Merz: Europe’s powerhouse is still struggling | Editorial

Donald Trump’s trade wars and Chinese competition constitute formidable headwinds. But old economic orthodoxies are not the answerLast March, following angst-ridden months as Europe came to terms with Donald Trump’s return to the White House, financial markets in Paris, Milan and Berlin were gripped by a surge of optimism. The cause was a historic deal brokered by Friedrich Merz, then Germany’s chancellor-elect, which loosened constitutional spending constraints in the EU’s powerhouse nation. Here at last, it was hoped, was the fiscal kickstart required to end a prolonged period of economic stagnation, and mitigate geopolitical headwinds blowing from the US and China.Six months into Mr Merz’s premiership, the angst is back and there are the first murmurings of rebellion. The chancellor’s plan included “whatever it takes” levels of defence spending, designed to prepare Germany for a changed era in which the US was no longer a dependable ally, and a huge €500bn investment in infr...

Politics

3 w. ago Ryanair passengers to see major change to boarding passes on November 12

The airline has announced it will make the change next week and passengers will need to be prepared

Politics

3 w. ago Police prepare for six per cent surge in crime because of rule change

A Government spokesman said 'Public safety will always be our top priority'

Events

3 w. ago 11 major school changes that parents need to know in curriculum shake

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has promised that her major shake-up of the school curriculum will prepare kids for a world that is 'changing more rapidly than ever'

Politics

4 w. ago Energy bills: I claimed back the £70 hiding in my energy account from my supplier

My energy company had been quietly hoarding my cash 💸 — I decided to do something about it

Economics