4 h. ago Tariffs on Canada and Mexico to take effect but may not be at 25% Trump threatened – US politics live

Commerce secretary says president would determine whether to stick with the planned level in first indication it could changeDonald Trump’s plan to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China could force American consumers to pay an average of $1,200 more per year, a prominent economic thinktank warns.An analysis from the Peterson Institute for International Economics found that the tariffs would prompt retaliation from foreign governments, harming economic growth and leading to higher import costs that would be passed on to American households. Here’s more:This past weekend, President Donald Trump announced the largest tax increase in at least a generation (since 1993 or before), with the imposition of 25 percent tariffs on most goods from Canada and Mexico (aside from Canadian energy, which faces a 10 percent tariff), alongside a 10 percent increase in tariffs on goods from China. The direct cost of these actions to the typical, or median, US household would be a tax increase of mo...

Politics

6 h. ago Check for unclaimed cash or bill discounts before household costs increase next month

Energy bills, Council Tax, streaming services and the TV licence are set to rise in April.

Economics

3 d. ago House prices rise for sixth month running ahead of stamp duty increase

Nationwide Building Society predicted a house sales jump in March, followed by a period of weakness following stamp duty changes.

Politics

3 d. ago Average UK house price rises again as buyers take advantage of lower stamp duty

The average UK house price has increased month-on-month for the sixth month in a row, but looming stamp duty changes could dampen the market, according to an index

Economics

4 d. ago Household Support Fund 2025: £200 DWP cost of living payment for 1000s of UK families

Households are set to receive support to cover essential costs - don’t miss out 💰

Economics

5 d. ago Half a million more London families in line for £150 energy bill discounts

Cost of scheme could add £15 to average household bills next winter

Economics

5 d. ago Third of Scots households have no savings and are 'losing sleep' over finances

Many Scots continue to struggle with the cost of living according to a respected tracker of household finances.

Economics

7 d. 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

9 d. ago How to cut Netflix bill by £170 with easy trick as prices rise again

If you have a 'Premium' plan, then you're able to watch Netflix from four different devices at the same time - this means you can split the cost of Netflix with people in your household

Economics

1 week ago Energy network owners have made £3.9bn ‘excess profit’ from higher bills, says report

Citizens Advice believes Ofgem made flawed interest rate calculation for companies in Great Britain The companies behind Great Britain’s gas pipes and power lines have pocketed a windfall of nearly £4bn from household bills during the energy and cost crisis, according to a report.The analysis, by Citizens Advice, argued that energy network owners were able to make the “excess profits” over the past four years after the industry regulator misjudged their costs. Continue reading...

Economics

1 week ago Energy network owners have made £3.9bn from higher bills, says report

Citizens Advice believes Ofgem made flawed interest rate calculation for companies in Great Britain The companies behind Great Britain’s gas pipes and power lines have pocketed a windfall of nearly £4bn from household bills during the energy and cost crisis, according to a report.The analysis, by Citizens Advice, argued that energy network owners were able to make the “excess profits” over the past four years after the industry regulator misjudged their costs. Continue reading...

Economics

2 w. ago People on Attendance Allowance may be able to increase payments by £143 each month

More than 1.6 million State Pensioners are now receiving either £72.65 or £108.55 each week to help with a long-term health condition.

Economics