10 h. ago Kemi Badenoch confirms Tories would scrap ban on sale of petrol and diesel cars as she warns Labour's Net Zero drive is 'economic self

Leader of the opposition. Kemi Badenoch, vowed to bring an end to Labour's push for electric vehicles, lambasting it as an 'economic act of self-harm'.

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22 h. ago Octopus Energy and British Gas customers to see £134 savings next year

Octopus Energy and British Gas have confirmed they will pass on government savings to customers from April 2026, with the typical household saving up to £134 on energy bills through new policies removing legacy costs and green levies.

Economics

3 d. ago £500 a YEAR: That is how much rushing to Net Zero by 2050 could cost you

The National Energy System Operator (Neso) said it would cost the UK the equivalent of 0.4 per cent of GDP to meet clean energy goals.

Economics

3 d. ago UK energy costs likely to halve by 2050, says system operator

Modelling by independent body Neso forecasts sharp fall in expenditure from 10% of GDP as shift to renewables continues

Politics

3 d. ago Small businesses need lower taxes and energy costs, UK survey finds

New research shows 77% of adults believe small businesses deserve greater backing from government, with calls to cut business rates and slash energy costs

Economics

6 d. ago Reeves’ £150 cut in energy bills will be nuked by Sizewell costs, ex

Dale Vince’s claims over the impact of paying for Sizewell C on energy bills is one of a number of hidden costs which could see consumers pay higher bills - instead of £150 less

Economics

9 d. ago Martin Lewis says his '1C rule' takes money off heating bills and it's 'so easy'

Millions of Brits are battling soaring energy bills as the cost of living continues to bite

Economics

1 week ago Energy suppliers slash fixed tariffs on hopes of peace in Ukraine: Should you switch YOUR deal?

Several energy suppliers have cut their fixed tariffs over the last week, with the wholesale cost of energy falling - meaning customers could save money.

Economics

1 week ago There are those on the left and right who offer only grievance: Labour is getting on with the job of economic renewal | Keir Starmer

Judge last week’s budget in the light of our bold plans to sweep away red tape, tackle inactivity among young people and pursue a closer trading relationship with the EUKeir Starmer is the prime minister of the United KingdomReport: Labour’s economic plan will take years to deliver, Starmer saysAt the budget last week, we made the right choices for Britain, cutting the cost of energy with £150 off bills, protecting the NHS and tackling the scourge of child poverty by removing the two-child limit. We also ensured that the revenue we raised through taxes was done fairly, with everyone contributing but those with the broadest shoulders contributing their fair share. As a result of the choices we made, the budget created a more stable economic environment, driving down inflation and government bond yields. This is vital for protecting our public services, when £1 in every £10 spent by government goes on debt interest.The budget builds on the action we have already taken to improve the e...

Economics

2 w. ago Octopus Energy boiler switch tip could save you up to '£65 a year'

The energy supplier has shared boiler advice online to help customers reduce heating bills

Economics

2 w. ago Ed Miliband tells energy companies 'every single penny' of Budget savings must go to consumers

The Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has written to energy companies warning all households must benefit from the Budget’s action on energy costs, saving households £150 a year

Economics

2 w. ago DWP four reasons you might have to pay back Winter Fuel Payment

Millions of people will be automatically paid up to £300 to help with energy costs over the colder weather however some will have to send the money back

Politics

2 w. ago UK government issues £150 energy bill cut update with some households set to save even more

The Chancellor said she is keeping her promise to get energy bills down and cut the cost of living

Economics

2 w. ago ITV's Lynsey Crombie shares 'super cheap' alternative to drying clothes on radiators

ITV cleaning expert warns that drying clothes on radiators could be costing you more on energy bills, but there's a simple coat hanger hack that works wonders

Politics

2 w. ago Rachel Reeves announces UK households to save £150 on energy bills next year

The Chancellor said she is keeping her promise to get energy bills down and cut the cost of living

Economics

2 w. ago Energy bills to be cut by £150 a year in cost of living boost for households

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced the removal of certain green levies from energy boost in a boost to cash strapped households

Economics

2 w. ago Budget 2025: Energy bills cut by £150 in bid to ease cost of living crisis

Fuel bills have soared in recent years in the wake of Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine.

Economics

2 w. ago Republicans want to cut funding designed to help expand the nation’s energy grid

The cuts come as Republicans are facing pressure to lower household costs like energy bills

Politics

2 w. ago Energy bill update for UK households who are overcharged for gas and electricity

Ofgem recently announced another price cap increase

Science

2 w. ago Britain is 'most expensive place in world' to develop nuclear energy as experts demand Labour cut red tape in 'radical reset'

Independent investigators said overly complex regulation had led to a 'relative decline' in the country's leadership position and higher energy costs for consumers.

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