6 h. ago Flawed system leaves millions paying too much for energy bills, says GABRIEL MCKEOWN

Prices for essential goods and services remain higher than historical norms. One of the most notable contributors to these high costs has been the energy sector.

Economics

32 h. ago The UK Government is working relentlessly to bring down energy bills for Scots households

Writing for the Record, the Energy Secretary says the UK Government is already standing up for Scottish consumers.

Politics

32 h. ago Energy bill drop a welcome boost for families but still unaffordable for too many Scots

Record View says Labour has endured a rocky start to its first year back in power at Westminster but on energy costs at least, the party is delivering.

Science

41 h. ago Trump says Samsung and other smartphone manufacturers will also be subject to 25% Apple tariff – business live

US president says 50% tariff on EU goods to come in 1 June; Apple iPhones and those of other manufacturers made overseas to face 25% tariffTrump says he is hitting EU with 50% tariff as trade talks are ‘going nowhere’As well as cutting UK energy costs (see earlier), Donald Trump can also take credit for growing the German economy!New GDP data this morning shows that Germany’s GDP rose by 0.4% in January-March, twice as fast as the first estimate of 0.2% growth in the quarter.“The reason for the slightly higher growth compared to the initial estimate was the surprisingly positive economic development in March.”“In particular, production in the manufacturing sector and exports performed better than initially expected.The German economy had its best quarterly performance since the third quarter of 2022, and the reason for it seems to be Donald Trump. As a result of the announced tariffs and in anticipation of ‘Liberation Day,’ German industrial production and exports surged in March.Ne...

Economics

42 h. ago European markets suffer losses after Trump ‘recommends’ 50% tariff on EU, and threatens Apple with 25% tariff – business live

US president Donald Trump reignites trade war with threat to impose high tariffs on European goods, and Apple iPhones made overseasTrump says he is hitting EU with 50% tariff as trade talks are ‘going nowhere’As well as cutting UK energy costs (see earlier), Donald Trump can also take credit for growing the German economy!New GDP data this morning shows that Germany’s GDP rose by 0.4% in January-March, twice as fast as the first estimate of 0.2% growth in the quarter.“The reason for the slightly higher growth compared to the initial estimate was the surprisingly positive economic development in March.”“In particular, production in the manufacturing sector and exports performed better than initially expected.The German economy had its best quarterly performance since the third quarter of 2022, and the reason for it seems to be Donald Trump. As a result of the announced tariffs and in anticipation of ‘Liberation Day,’ German industrial production and exports surged in March.Net export...

Economics

44 h. ago Mirror Daily Digest: Top stories from shop's high street return to Olly Murs' cancelled gigs

In this Fridays's Mirror Daily Digest, we've pulled together the biggest stories of the day from Olly Murs cancelling his tour dates to the new energy bill price cap

Politics

45 h. ago Scots urged to shop around for cheaper energy deals to save up to £200 a year

Household bills will drop from July when a new price cap kicks-in.

Economics

47 h. ago Trump ‘recommending’ 50% tariff on EU, and threatens Apple with 25% tariff – business live

US president Donald Trump reignites trade war with threat to impose high tariffs on European goods, and Apple iPhones made overseasTypical energy bill in Great Britain to fall 7% to £1,720 a year from JulyAs well as cutting UK energy costs (see earlier), Donald Trump can also take credit for growing the German economy!New GDP data this morning shows that Germany’s GDP rose by 0.4% in January-March, twice as fast as the first estimate of 0.2% growth in the quarter.“The reason for the slightly higher growth compared to the initial estimate was the surprisingly positive economic development in March.”“In particular, production in the manufacturing sector and exports performed better than initially expected.The German economy had its best quarterly performance since the third quarter of 2022, and the reason for it seems to be Donald Trump. As a result of the announced tariffs and in anticipation of ‘Liberation Day,’ German industrial production and exports surged in March.Net exports an...

Politics

48 h. ago Martin Lewis says new price cap 'nothing to shout home about' as he urges people to take action

While Martin Lewis says the update is 'welcome' he urges consumers to do one thing to increase their savings

Politics

49 h. ago Martin Lewis reveals real energy bill savings in withering OFGEM price cap assessment

Martin Lewis has dismissed OFGEM’s claim of average annual household savings of £129 following a 7% price cap drop as ‘totally misleading’.

Economics

50 h. ago Good Morning Britain halts live broadcast for major breaking news update

Good Morning Britain halted Friday's show for breaking news regarding household energy bills, as viewers voiced their frustration online

Politics

50 h. ago How to save money on power as Ofgem confirms energy price cap

If you’re struggling to pay the electricity bill, you’re not alone

Economics

50 h. ago Martin Lewis warns new Ofgem energy price cap 'nothing to shout home about' and people need to be weary of one thing

Money saving expert Martin Lewis has given his verdict on the new energy price cap - and it's not good.

Events

50 h. ago Martin Lewis warns new Ofgem energy price cap 'nothing to shout home about' and people need to be wary of one thing

Money saving expert Martin Lewis has given his verdict on the new energy price cap - and it's not good.

Events

50 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 23 May: Sterling higher after retail surprise, energy bills fall

Household energy bills will fall by 7% from July after the latest energy price cap was revealed by Ofgem today.

Science

50 h. ago Energy bills calculator: See how much you will now pay as new price cap announced

Ofgem has confirmed a new price cap

Economics

51 h. ago Energy bills set to DROP in Britain in a matter of weeks as Ofgem reveals latest price cap

The typical bill will drop by £129 to £1,720 per year when the regulator's new price cap - which sets the limit on how much firms can charge customers per unit of energy - comes into force.

Economics

51 h. ago Martin Lewis urges people to get off energy price cap before July

The consumer champion warns Ofgem’s new price cap is still a ‘Pants Cap’.

Politics

51 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 23 May: Food sales drive retail surprise, energy bills fall

Household energy bills will fall by 7% from July after the latest energy price cap was revealed by Ofgem today.

Society

52 h. ago How much will YOUR energy bill drop this summer? Interactive calculator reveals how gas and electricity bills will fall from July

Ofgem confirmed today that energy bills will drop by 7 per cent from July - impacting the bills of 35million households on a variable rate for their gas and electricity.

Science