7 h. ago Households face higher bills due to row over gas storage hub

There are fears that the clash between the company and ministers could leave Britain without sufficient gas reserves for this winter.

Society

2 d. ago Martin Lewis issues £3bn energy warning with UK households owed '£100s back'

Money-saving guru Martin Lewis says now is the 'perfect time' for households to check their energy bill - as many Brits across the nation could be entitled to claim back £100s

Events

3 d. ago 'Restaurant made mistake with my order then things got worse when I saw my bill'

One man was left annoyed when a restaurant made a mistake with his order. However, things got even worse when he checked the bill and saw what they had done

Politics

3 d. ago UK inflation falls to 2.6%, increasing pressure on Bank to cut interest rates

March annual rate comes before expected rise because of household bills going up this monthBusiness live – latest updatesUK inflation dropped to 2.6% in March, increasing the pressure on Bank of England policymakers to cut interest rates next month.Prices growth was weak ahead of an expected rise in April as households begin to pay higher council tax and utility bills, as well as an uncertain outlook posed by Donald Trump’s tariff war. Continue reading...

Economics

4 d. ago Motherwell and Wishaw MSP highlights Scottish Government action to keep household bills as low as possible

Clare Adamson highlighted free university tuition, free prescriptions, free eye tests, free bus passes for the under 22s and over 60s, among many other additional services.

Politics

4 d. ago HMRC sends letter 'out of blue' asking UK household pays £56,000 bill 'at once'

A woman has spoken out after being "harassed" by HMRC for two years after the taxman wrongly claimed she owed more than £50,000 in inheritance tax - despite her paying the bill

Economics

5 d. ago HMRC makes £3,000 change to tax rules as households hit with £600 bill

The tax office will tweak the rules to allow you to earn £3,000 before you need to register to pay tax through the self-assessment system - but it doesn't mean you owe any less

Economics

5 d. ago Octopus postcode electricity plan could lead to higher bills in key part of UK

The energy giant is urging the government to introduce regional tariffs based on local supply and demand - a move that could see electricity costs rise in the South East

Science

9 d. ago Cut your energy bills £237 in 10 minutes with a bowl of hot water

Expert Robert Andrews says a common mistake means a lot of us are paying more than we should

Economics

1 week ago Zonal electricity pricing 'would give Scots living close to windfarms cheaper bills'

Major supplier Octopus Energy says a pricing shake-up could end Scotland's rural fuel poverty crisis with 44% of households in remote areas struggling with bills.

Science

1 week ago Martin Lewis warns 'Sky isn't telling you this' in urgent message to customers

Martin Lewis has issued a warning to anyone with a broadband or mobile phone contract, as a new law change could see you hit with a higher rise than ever before

Events

1 week ago State Pension warning as bills and benefit cuts could 'wipe out' triple lock

The basic state pension rose by £361.40 this month under the triple lock formula - but this could be almost entirely eaten up by rising household bills

Events

1 week ago Household bills are rising but there are 8 ways you can save money

So many household bills are rising this month that it's been dubbed 'Awful April' but experts say there are some things you can do to save money and counteract the price rises

Economics

2 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

2 w. ago UK Government urged to speed up replacing RTS meters as 150k Scots homes face energy crisis

EXCLUSIVE: Delays to the roll-out of smart meters means thousands of Scottish households face disruption to heating and higher bills.

Politics

2 w. ago The households that can claim up to 70% discount on water bills

Water bills in Wales have had a huge hike after the start of 'Awful April', but there may be a way for customers to slash their water bills by hundreds of thousands of pound

Politics

2 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

2 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

2 w. ago Martin Lewis' 'bedroom rule' could save you up to £700 on your water bill

The personal finance expert was speaking on ITV's This Morning as households face a rise in their water bills. But he has a simple tip that could help consumers save money

Economics

2 w. ago 'Triple hit' of higher bills, tax and benefits set to hit household budgets by £400

The Resolution Foundation said 'higher taxes, even larger bill increases, and benefits that aren’t keeping pace with the rising cost of living' will hit household budgets

Economics