55 m. ago 'Versatile' 9L air fryer worth 'saves time and money' cut by over £65 in Amazon deal

With the April price cap said to increase household bills by 6.4 percent, save money in the kitchen with this popular air fryer.

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2 h. ago Simple hacks to help beat the April household energy bill increases

The average heating bill in the UK is currently around £106 a month.

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2 h. ago Ofgem energy price cap rise of £111 'worrying news for many families'

The energy price cap will increase by £111 a year for the average household from April

Economics

6 h. ago Will energy prices keep rising? Latest forecast for this year after Ofgem price cap update

Ofgem has confirmed the typical dual fuel household paying by direct debit will see their annual energy bill increase from £1,738 a year to £1,849 from April

Science

7 h. ago Simple but creative ways you can save on energy bills before April's price cap rise

Annual energy bill for an average household will increase by £111, so any savings can help

Economics

9 h. ago Household energy bills to rise by 6.4% from April 1, Ofgem says

It is the third time in a row that the regulator has increased the price cap for households on a standard tariff.

Science

17 h. ago Business leaders across Aberdeen urged to take part in city’s first charity sleepout as homeless households increases by 24%

Business leaders across Aberdeen are urged to teamed up with leading homelessness charity CEO Sleepout to participate in its first annual Aberdeen fundraiser next month, which will help people across the city who don’t have a place to call home.

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18 h. ago Aberdeen urged to emulate Celtic success with Jimmy Thelin determined to come out on top in European race

The Dons will be looking to cause a big upset at Parkhead on Tuesday night

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23 h. ago Cost of living hell for households battling under the strain of a 23% surge in bills

A snapshot survey of people's finances provides further evidence that the cost of living crisis remains for very many people, and household bills have increased by 23% over the past two years

Economics

6 d. ago Why has inflation increased and what does it mean for households?

Inflation struck its highest level since March last year in January, according to official data.

Economics

6 d. ago Scottish biofilm prevention leader Remora announces international business expert as new Chair

Remora, an award-winning leader in sustainable biofilm prevention technology, has announced the appointment of international business expert Martin Laudenbach as independent director and its next Chair.

Politics

6 d. ago Golden Charter expands leadership team with five senior appointments

Golden Charter, one of the UK’s leading funeral plan providers, has strengthened its leadership team with five key senior appointments in a move that signifies the company’s continued growth strategy and commitment to transformation.

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7 d. ago Millions of household energy bills predicted to increase by £85 a year from April

Ofgem will confirm the new price cap on February 25.

Economics

7 d. ago The Science of Storytelling for Business and Persuasion with Will Storr

Learn how storytelling can dramatically enhance your business life, from leadership, branding to crisis management, in this class with multi-award-winning writer Will Storr

Politics

7 d. ago European defence stocks rise by €18bn to record high ahead of Ukraine peace talks – business live

Shares in BAE Systems, Rheinmetall and Saab soar, as Keir Starmer offers to put British ‘boots on the ground’ in UkraineUK firms mull biggest layoffs in a decade as business confidence slumpsHere’s Bloomberg on the jump in Rheinmetall’s share price this morning:Rheinmetall AG’s shares surged the most in more than two years as European officials contemplate a major new package to increase defense spending and support for Ukraine.The German manufacturer’s stock rose as much as 11% in Frankfurt. The shares have more than doubled over the past year as military orders increased, especially from Germany. If Europe moves to increase spending further, it could push Rheinmetall to accelerate plans to increase its production capacity. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago European defence stocks soar by £10bn ahead of Ukraine peace talks – business live

Shares in BAE Systems, Rheinmetall and Saab soar, as Keir Starmer offers to put British ‘boots on the ground’ in UkraineUK firms mull biggest layoffs in a decade as business confidence slumpsHere’s Bloomberg on the jump in Rheinmetall’s share price this morning:Rheinmetall AG’s shares surged the most in more than two years as European officials contemplate a major new package to increase defense spending and support for Ukraine.The German manufacturer’s stock rose as much as 11% in Frankfurt. The shares have more than doubled over the past year as military orders increased, especially from Germany. If Europe moves to increase spending further, it could push Rheinmetall to accelerate plans to increase its production capacity. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Xi Jinping tells Alibaba’s Jack Ma and Chinese tech chiefs to ‘show their talent’

Analysts say address to symposium suggests crackdown on sector may be ending in effort to tackle economic slumpBusiness live – latest updatesRevealed: Google facilitated ensorship requestsChina’s president, Xi Jinping, has told businesses to “show their talent” at a meeting of Chinese industry leaders including the Alibaba founder, Jack Ma, as he attempts to halt an economic slump in the world’s second-largest economy.Xi met Ma, who was at the centre of a crackdown on the tech industry in recent years, as well as the bosses of the electric carmaker BYD, the battery manufacturer CATL, Tencent, Xiaomi, and the founder of Huawei, Ren Zhengfei Continue reading...

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8 d. ago European defence stocks surge to record high; UK economy ‘quite static’, says Bank of England’s Bailey – business live

Shares in BAE Systems, Rheinmetall and Saab soar, as Keir Starmer offers to put British ‘boots on the ground’ in UkraineUK firms mull biggest layoffs in a decade as business confidence slumpsHere’s Bloomberg on the jump in Rheinmetall’s share price this morning:Rheinmetall AG’s shares surged the most in more than two years as European officials contemplate a major new package to increase defense spending and support for Ukraine.The German manufacturer’s stock rose as much as 11% in Frankfurt. The shares have more than doubled over the past year as military orders increased, especially from Germany. If Europe moves to increase spending further, it could push Rheinmetall to accelerate plans to increase its production capacity. Continue reading...

Economics

8 d. ago China's Xi promises policy stability at meeting with business leaders, including Alibaba's Jack Ma

China’s President Xi Jinping has met with private sector business leaders, offering them assurances that policies regarding the private sector would not change, state media reported

Politics

8 d. ago Xi Jinping meets Alibaba’s Jack Ma and Chinese tech chiefs amid economic slump

Analysts say symposium may be end of president’s crackdown on sector as he tries to tackle economic stagnationBusiness live – latest updatesRevealed: Google facilitated ensorship requestsChina’s president, Xi Jinping, has met some of the country’s top business leaders, including the Alibaba founder, Jack Ma, as he attempts to halt an economic slump in the world’s second-largest economy.Xi met Ma, who was at the centre of a crackdown on the tech industry in recent years, as well as the bosses of the electric carmaker BYD, the battery manufacturer CATL, Tencent, Xiaomi, and the founder of Huawei, Ren Zhengfei Continue reading...

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