20 h. ago Bond market strains intensify for Reeves as investors await OBR’s verdict

Fiscal watchdog’s preliminary forecasts based on UK borrowing costs exclude recent rise in gilt yields

Economics

45 h. ago NHS dental costs will rise in April leaving patients facing higher bills

Health Minister Stephen Kinnock unveiled plans to increase dental charges by 2.3% to fund provision of care - but dentists accused the Government of 'reheated austerity'

Science

49 h. ago NHS dental prices set to rise with lowest level of care up to £27.40

The price hikes have been labelled 'reheated austerity' as costs rise by 2.3%

Economics

3 d. ago Firms hold back on hiring amid ‘significant cost rises’, surveys say

KPMG/REC report shows decline in people being placed in roles continues, while unemployment is rising, says BDOCompanies are putting the brakes on hiring new staff amid a “subdued” economic outlook and rising wage bills, according to the latest business surveys.In signs of a weakening UK labour market, the consultancy KPMG and the trade body the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) said a marked decline in the number of people being placed in permanent and temporary roles continued in February, although hiring declined at a slower pace than in January. Continue reading...

Economics

5 d. ago Handouts offered through sickness and disability benefits bill will swallow up a quarter of income tax intake by 2030, report warns

The cost of disability and incapacity handouts has risen by 40 per cent in real terms since 2013 and is forecast to reach £100billion by 2029/30.

Events

6 d. ago Homebuyers hit with huge blow as little known fee on top of mortgage costs rises

According to the latest data from the financial comparison website Moneyfacts, the average fee charged on a fixed-rate mortgage deal has risen by £89 since 2020, going from £1,040 to £1,129

Economics

6 d. ago How to beat the April energy price hike and simplify your spending

Energy bills rise by 6.4% in April—save with Utility Warehouse by bundling energy, broadband & more. Switch today.

Economics

8 d. ago Service sector job cuts speed up as firms brace for tax rises

Companies face growing costs when the minimum wage and employer taxes rise at the start of the new financial year in April.

Economics

9 d. ago Stirling Council launches 2025/26 garden waste permits as residents face price rise

Stirling Council announced the launch of its annual garden waste recycling permits for the coming year, with residents seeing the permit cost rise.

Politics

1 week ago Railcards increase in price for first time in more than a decade

Rail fares will also increase by almost 5 per cent in England and Wales

Politics

1 week ago Slash your energy bills with this 'quiet' dehumidifier that has 64% off and 'dries clothes by morning'

With the recent rise in energy costs, a dehumidifier can be an economically savvy product to purchase to stop mould and mildew as you dry your clothes - and this one has 64% off

Science

1 week ago Energy price cap: how much does it cost to charge an electric car

Electric car drivers are facing higher costs this April as energy prices rise ⚡

Economics

1 week ago Carpenters Estate in London's Olympic Park: Refurbishment costs rise

Carpenters Estate in London's Olympic Park: Refurbishment costs rise  BBC.com

Politics

2 w. ago Flight costs must rise to curb aviation emissions, climate advisers warn

But the Climate Change Committee is being ‘less prescriptive’ on airport capacity than in previous advice to Government.

Events

2 w. ago Scotland 'should have lowest fuel bills in Europe' says boss amid £111 price cap hike

Scots billpayers face the highest energy costs on the continent amid a fresh 6.4 per cent rise in bills for the average household.

Economics

2 w. ago Full list of cars set to 'double' as VED costs rise in April

Cars with higher emissions are amongst those being targeted.

Politics

2 w. ago Energy bills set to rise by average of £111 to £1,849 a year from April

Latest hike in prices blamed on higher wholesale energy prices by regulator Ofgem

Economics

2 w. ago Ofgem energy price cap rise will see bills increase by £111 within weeks

There has been a higher than expected rise in energy prices from April which will see everyone's bills rise unless they can reduce the amount of gas or electricity they consume

Economics

2 w. ago Energy bills set to rise by average of £111 a year from April

Latest hike in prices blamed on higher wholesale prices

Economics

2 w. ago Huge Manchester Therme water resort update issued as costs rise to £400million

Bosses have an issued an update to explain where they're up to on creating the massive 28-acre wellness resort next to the Trafford Centre

Economics