3 d. ago Conclave viewership rose 283% on day of Pope Francis’s death

Ralph Fiennes was Oscar-nominated for his role in the thriller which follows cardinals wrangling to replace a fictional pontiff after his deathThe death of Pope Francis on 21 April led to an abrupt uptick in viewership of Conclave, Edward Berger’s thriller which depicts the events following the death of a fictional pope, and the cardinals wrangling to replace him.The film, which won best picture at the Baftas earlier this year and was nominated for eight Oscars, is available on assorted streaming platforms worldwide. According to Luminate, which tracks streaming viewership, Conclave was viewed for about 1.8m minutes on 20 April, and 6.9m minutes the next day – an increase of 283%. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Asian shares sell off as US curbs on Nvidia chip sales to China fuel trade fears; UK inflation slows to 2.6% – business live

Gold surges nearly 2% to new record high; UK food inflation slows and fuel prices fall while clothes prices riseFinancial markets are betting on an interest rate cut from the Bank of England meeting at its May meeting, estimating an 86% probability.They have fully priced in three quarter-point rate reductions this year.A sharp pickup in inflation from April is all but guaranteed. Ofgem’s 6.4% increase to its price cap, after a large fall last year, means we expect the energy component will add 0.7ppts to CPI inflation in April. A significant increase in water bills means the contribution from the core goods category is also set to rise. In addition, we expect businesses to pass on some of the increase in labour costs caused by the recent rises in employers’ National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and the National Living Wage onto consumers. Inflation is likely to peak in the autumn, before starting to cool as the contribution from the energy category fades.The MPC has lowered Bank R...

Economics

1 week ago State Pension payment update for people waiting for DWP annual uprating letter

The New and Basic State Pension weekly payment rates increased by 4.1 per cent on April 7.

Economics

2 w. ago Cheapest way to get UK passport after April 2025 price increase

People heading on holiday this summer will want to act now or risk facing issues when they try to travel

Politics

2 w. ago DWP £921 Easter payment due to pensioners if they have this two

The State Pension has increased by 4.1% from April 7, meaning more than 12 million pensioners will benefit from the new rates over the coming months

Economics

2 w. ago Unpaid carers can earn more money from this week without impacting benefit payments

The earnings limit for Carer Support Payment increased from £151 to £196 a week on April 7.

Economics

2 w. ago Specific group of people on State Pension due new payment rates of up to £230 next week

The New and Basic State Pension payment rates increased by 4.1 per cent on April 7.

Economics

2 w. ago Rise in national insurance to hit jobs and investment, high street bosses warn

The rate of employer national insurance contributions increases from 13.8% to 15% on Sunday April 6.

Events

3 w. ago Avoid April bill increases with Sky's 50p per day TV and Netflix package

There have been many price hikes this month, however households can save on their TV bill with Sky's Essential TV bundle

Politics

3 w. ago DWP exact date pensioners will receive '£472' and how it will be paid

Eligible Brits are slated for a hefty cash boost following changes to the state pension, which is increasing by 4.1 per cent this April - in line with rising wage growth

Economics

3 w. ago Households can get up to 90% off water bills after £123 hike

On April 1, water bills for households in England and Wales increased by an average of £123 a year - or £10 a month - bringing the average household bill to £603 a year

Economics

3 w. ago Sky's 50p per day TV and Netflix pack can help Brits avoid April bill increases

Household bills including water, council tax, broadband and TV are on the up this month, but we found a way to beat the hikes with Sky's new TV and Netflix package

Politics

3 w. ago DWP rules means Universal Credit claimants will see delays to benefit rises

Universal Credit and other benefits, including Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Carer's Allowance, are set to increase by 1.7% from April 7 - with state pension payments rising by 4.1%

Politics

3 w. ago HMRC benefit increases happening in April 2025 including child benefit and minimum wage

Different HMRC benefits, along with the National Minimum Wage, are increasing this month - full list of new rates

Politics

3 w. ago ITV Emmerdale icon's return 'sealed' after 14 years to 'sort out' April Windsor

Emmerdale viewers have been left fearing for April Windsor, as the teen's antics have become increasingly dangerous - and fans have now predicted the return of a familiar face to take her under their wing.

Politics

3 w. ago DWP benefit payments increasing in April 2025 including PIP and Universal Credit

Benefit payments increase every year in April in line with inflation rates - here's a full list of how much they are going up by from this month

Politics

3 w. ago How much does the average water bill cost from each company and which regions do they represent?

Southern Water customers are set to see a large increase in their bills from April on

Economics

3 w. ago Ten benefits and free or discounted services available to pensioners

As a range of bills go up in April, older people can soften the pain of the increases by making sure they are getting everything they are entitled to

Politics

3 w. ago Thousands in some Council Tax bands could save up to £400 on their energy bills

Energy bills are set to increase by 6.4% from April 1 as the energy price cap is set to rise

Economics

3 w. ago Is 'April Bills Day' just the start? Brits are hit with hikes to council tax, energy, water, NICs and vehicle duty... amid fears burden will have to rise AGAIN due to Trump tariffs

Brits face an 'Awful April' of domestic tax rises and bill increases hammering family finances starting today - with fears Donald Trump 's tariffs will soon push the burden even higher.

Economics