11 h. ago Octopus Energy promises 90% off electricity bills for certain customers

It is offering customers the chance to save a huge amount on their electricity bills

Economics

11 h. ago Octopus Energy promises 90 per cent off electricity bills for certain customers

It is offering customers the chance to save a huge amount on their electricity bills

Economics

12 h. ago Octopus offering 90 per cent off electricity bills if customers use device at home

The energy supplier is widely recognised as one of the 'best' in the UK

Economics

29 h. ago Check your energy bill now for crucial 12 digit code to make sure you’re not overpaying

HOUSEHOLDS are being encouraged to check their energy bill now for a crucial 12-digit code to ensure they are not overpaying. Your Meter Point Administration Number (MPAN) is a 12-digit code that should appear on your electricity meter and electric bill. It is an important detail and acts as a reference point for energy suppliers and...

Economics

3 d. ago King's racehorse trainer warns there has 'never been a bigger threat to the industry' than proposed gambling tax

Nicky Henderson and William Haggas have urged the Chancellor to protect horse racing from punishing tax hikes as they argue that 'racing isn't just a sport' but an historic part of British life.

Events

3 d. ago Chancellor urged to prioritise lowering electricity bills in Budget

Rachel Reeves should sacrifice planned VAT cuts if necessary, say energy companies and consumer groups

Economics

4 d. ago Jet2 boss urges Chancellor against raising travel tax ahead of Budget

Exclusive: ‘People want to be looked after, forget about daily life, and just relax,’ says CEO Steve Heapy

Economics

5 d. ago Rachel Reeves warned gambling tax hikes will 'hammer punters' and 'shut 3,400 bookies'

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is being urged by the IPPR think tank to more than double the tax rate on gaming machines in her Budget on November 26

Events

6 d. ago Scottish social justice secretary urges Chancellor not to slash Motability car scheme

SNP’s Shirley-Anne Somerville writes to UK ministers warning them not to balance the books at the expense of disabled people.

Society

7 d. ago Scottish Finance Secretary requests urgent meeting with Chancellor before Budget

Shona Robison has asked to meet Rachel Reeves where she will set out her three tests for the upcoming Budget.

Economics

7 d. ago Households urged to avoid using the washing machine between two times to save money

Alice Beer, a consumer expert on This Morning, shared some useful tips to lower energy bills - and it's important to note the advice to avoid high electricity bills

Politics

7 d. ago Cutting home insulation funding will imperil UK’s climate goals, Reeves told

Energy firms and charities urge chancellor to avoid short-term fix that could also harm low-income householdsRachel Reeves has been told that cutting funding for home insulation at the budget would risk the UK’s climate goals and hurt low-income households in a joint intervention by energy firms, fuel poverty charities and environmental groups.In a letter to the chancellor, more than 60 groups and companies urged Reeves not to take such a damaging “short-term fix” to slash funding for more energy-efficient homes to pay for a reduction in energy bills. Continue reading...

Society

1 week ago Dunelm's flame effect heater not only looks 'attractive' but heats a room 'quickly and cheaply'

'Hardly makes a difference to my electricity bill too. Perfect for winter'

Politics

1 week ago British leftwingers elated by Zohran Mamdani’s victory in New York, with some saying election has lessons for Labour – UK politics live

Sadiq Khan, Zack Polanski and Zarah Sultana among figures on the left praising the mayor-elect as they look at potential blueprint for elections in UKLibby Brooks is the Guardian’s Scotland correspondent.Scotland’s finance secretary Shona Robison has called for “urgent engagement” with the UK chancellor after Rachel Reeves flagged up the prospect of tax rises yesterday.We are calling on the UK government’s autumn budget to deliver more funding for those public services, infrastructure, and cost of living support – including by abolishing the two-child limit in universal credit.Scotland has been short-changed in the past, and we must not be left as an afterthought in the UK government’s budget. Under the current arrangements Scotland has to wait and see what impact the chancellor’s decisions will have for us.Recently the chancellor admitted that Brexit has damaged the economy. Brexit has had a hugely negative impact on public spending, reducing the available investment for public ser...

Politics

1 week ago Raise HMRC personal income tax allowance from £12,570 to £20,000 update as key milestone hit

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is being urged to adjust the personal tax allowance limit for the lowest earners in the November Budget

Economics

1 week ago Australian households to get three hours of free solar energy every day: ‘There is so much power’

Solar sharer scheme will cover homes with smart meters across New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia

Politics

1 week ago Rachel Reeves’s 5% VAT cut on electricity bills will backfire, experts say

Critics believe cut would mostly benefit better-off people with larger homes and increase carbon emissionsProposals being considered by Rachel Reeves to cut tax on electricity bills will backfire, experts have warned, resulting in a giveaway to richer homeowners and undermining the UK’s climate commitments.The chancellor is understood to be looking at plans to eliminate the 5% VAT charge on electricity bills as a fast and simple way to reduce bills for consumers and ease the cost of living pressures that have aided the rise of Reform UK. Continue reading...

Science

2 w. ago Ninja's kettle that 'helps cut electricity bill' is already on sale for Black Friday

The Black Perfect Temperature Kettle, Rapid Boil, is currently on sale for £79.99, down from £99.99, and it's said to be a cost-saving piece of equipment

Economics

2 w. ago Solar panel efficiency explained: how much power do panels really produce?

Solar panel efficiency determines how much sunlight your panels can turn into electricity and how much you’ll save on bills

Politics

2 w. ago ‘Patients will suffer’: tales from the frontline of the UK pharma crisis

The pricing standoff between government and industry has stalled research and put thousands of jobs at risk‘We want to see more investment flow to Britain,” the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, urged of big pharmaceutical companies this month, as she indicated that the government was willing to increase the price it pays for NHS drugs. Ministers are likely to announce a rethink on pricing soon, potentially by the end of this week.But the size of that rise remains uncertain. The big question is whether it will be generous enough to convince pharmaceutical companies, which account for a near-£100bn slice of the UK economy, to resume the investments they had paused in a strong-arm campaign to secure concessions from government. Continue reading...

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