53 h. ago Martin Lewis issues urgent energy bill warning to millions of households

Energy bills will rise by two per cent from October 1 for seven million homes on the price cap.

Events

9 d. ago Tottenham purchase made as stake bought in club after Daniel Levy exit and takeover approaches

Tottenham have confirmed that Andrew Ashcroft, the son of billionaire Lord Michael Ashcroft, has acquired a 3.4 per cent stake in the Premier League club

Politics

9 d. ago 21 schemes for homes in UK to get up to 90 per cent off water bills

Help is available for those on low incomes - here's how to check if you're eligible for a discount

Politics

1 week ago Water bills could be reduced by almost 90 per cent with special 'tariff'

Thousands of households across the UK could receive a special tariff on their water bills

Economics

1 week ago Save money on energy bills before the new price cap starts next week

Energy bills are set to rise by two per cent October 1.

Economics

2 w. ago Common thermostat mistake that is ramping up your annual heating bill

Most people are guilty of this action, but experts say it's increasing your annual bill by 10 per cent

Politics

2 w. ago AI will make the rich unfathomably richer. Is this really what we want? | Dustin Guastella

The ‘knowledge economy’ promised cultural and social growth. Instead, we got worsening inequality and division. Artificial intelligence will supercharge itRecently, Palantir – a tech corporation that boasts no fewer than five billionaire executives – announced its Q2 earnings: over a billion dollars generated in a single quarter. Forty-eight per cent growth in its business compared with the same quarter last year, including 93% growth in its US commercial business. These elephantine numbers are maddening – and, in large part, a result of the company fully embracing AI.The AI revolution is here and, as its proponents remind us daily, it will remake our world, making every company and government agency more efficient and less error-prone while helping us unlock hitherto unheard of advances in science and technology. Not only this, but if we play our cards right, big tech’s latest explosion could yield unprecedented economic growth.Dustin Guastella is director of operations for Teamste...

Politics

2 w. ago MPs' expenses claims soar after law change allows local councils to charge punitive rates on second homes

From 1 April, local authorities in England have been able to charge a council tax premium of up to 100 per cent on second homes, which effectively doubles bills.

Society

2 w. ago A third Brits struggle with energy bills, yet many avoid seeking help

A poll of 2,000 adults found 35 per cent of people at least sometimes struggle to pay their energy bills, but many are doing so in silence

Science

2 w. ago Stigma stops Brits from seeking help with energy bills, British Gas study reveals

A poll of 2,000 adults found 35 per cent at least sometimes struggle to pay their energy bills, but many are doing so in silence

Science

3 w. ago Expert names exact time to do laundry to slash 40 per cent off your bills

A washing machine uses around 10 per cent of a typical household's energy bill - but the time of day you run your machine can drastically change the cost, experts say

Science

3 w. ago West Lothian locals struggling with council tax payments urged to seek help

The Council Tax Reduction (CTR) scheme supports people on low incomes, potentially saving them hundreds of pounds a year. In some cases, it can reduce bills by up to 100 per cent.

Economics

3 w. ago Lanarkshire locals struggling with council tax payments urged to seek help

The Council Tax Reduction (CTR) scheme supports people on low incomes, potentially saving them hundreds of pounds a year. In some cases, it can reduce bills by up to 100 per cent.

Economics