3 h. ago DWP to change PIP support for people with muscle and joint conditions

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a new support scheme for people certain health conditions

Politics

6 h. ago Households not on benefits qualify for £147 DWP payment for one reason

One council in the UK is offering a payment worth £147 – and you don't have to be on benefits to qualify for the funding from the Department of Work and Pensions

Economics

6 h. ago Thousands can get up £300 to help with bills through DWP scheme – all the support available

Some councils are even using funds to ‘replace’ lost winter fuel payments

Economics

7 h. ago Households struggling with energy costs can get free £147 payment from DWP scheme

The help is from the government's Household Support Fund scheme which gives local councils pots of cash, which they then use to provide support to those struggling with the cost of living

Economics

10 h. ago Markets climb as defence stocks, euro and pound rally on Europe’s Ukraine peace push – business live

German stock market records biggest gains after Starmer announces ‘coalition of the willing,’ as investors expect big splurge in defence spending Eurozone inflation has dipped, moving closer to the European Central Bank’s 2% target, ahead of a widely expected drop in interest rates at the central bank’s meeting on Thursday.Headline inflation fell from 2.5% to 2.4% in January, while core inflation, which strips out volatile energy and food costs, dropped from 2.7 to 2.6%, Eurostat said this morning.After quite a strong January reading, February eurozone inflation came in soft. Core inflation ticked down after having been stable at 2.7% since September.The weak economic environment seems to trump an increase in reported input costs for the moment. For the European Central Bank, this is a dovish sign as the governing council mulls over how low it should bring rates. Continue reading...

Economics

39 h. ago If wind energy is six times cheaper than gas, then 'show me the money'

The public needs to see hard evidence that renewable energy is driving down the cost of electricity

Politics

3 d. 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

3 d. ago 'Quiet' dehumidifier that 'helps dry clothes by morning' now on sale with 64% off

If you're looking to reduce energy costs by drying your clothes on a heated airer, issues of mould and mildew may arise due to condensation - that's where a dehumidifier comes in

Politics

3 d. 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

4 d. ago DWP gives update on thousands of benefit claimants set for compensation after court battle

Not everyone will get compensation at the same time, universal credit boss reveals

Events

4 d. ago Expert reveals simple boiler trick to save £120 on heating costs amid rising energy prices

The average heating bill in the UK is currently £106 a month, but thanks to these simple tips from a boiler expert at GreenMatch, you can offset some of the increase in energy bills

Economics

5 d. ago Martin Lewis challenges Ofgem boss: Would peace in Ukraine bring down energy costs?

Martin Lewis challenged the Ofgem CEO to confirm whether peace in Ukraine would bring down the cost of energy.

Economics

5 d. ago Warning as energy bill payers targeted by fraudsters claiming they can reduce costs

The fraudsters are posing as well-known brands and trusted retailers on social media

Events

5 d. ago How much Ed Miliband's Net Zero drive will cost YOU: Heat pump installation bills of £15,000, flights £150 more... but at least you'll save £2 a week on food

The Net Zero drive will cost Britons more on heat pumps and flights but they will save on energy bills and fuel costs, the Government's climate advisers claim.

Economics

5 d. ago Attendance Allowance payment day could change for nearly 147,000 pensioners

Attendance Allowance claimants will start transferring in stages to a new devolved payment this week.

Economics

5 d. ago Ed Miliband is accused of breaking his election promise to slash energy bills as utility costs soar for a THIRD time by average of £111 a year

The Energy Secretary pledged during the election campaign that his controversial plan to decarbonise the electricity system by 2030 would reduce household bills by £300.

Economics

6 d. 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

6 d. ago Are solar panels worth it? The Independent’s guide to getting started

The price of panels has dropped in recent years, just as electricity prices have shot up.

Politics

6 d. ago Bitcoin slides below $90,000 amid crypto selloff; Tesla sales almost halve across Europe – business live

Bitcoin has tumbled below $90,000 to hit the lowest since mid-November, as rising volatility hits crypto marketFull story: Tesla sales almost halve in Europe as Musk faces criticism over Trump tiesSeveral UK charities are warning that this morning’s rise in the energy price cap (which covers England, Wales and Scotland) will hurt struggling householdssThe Centre for Ageing Better is concerned that millions of older people already struggling on low incomes will be put into even greater difficulty with increasing energy costs, having already lost their winter fuel payments last year.“It is so dispiriting to learn that bill payers must brace for another substantial increase to energy prices from April. For those living on the breadline, desperately struggling to meet the basic costs of everyday living, this will be heartbreaking news.There are millions of older people who no longer qualify for winter fuel payments who live on paltry incomes that do not even cover the basics of a dignif...

Economics

6 d. ago How much will YOUR energy bills go up? Use our interactive calculator to discover how Ofgem's 6.4% price hike will affect gas and electric costs in April

MailOnline's new online calculator reveals how much your energy bill will rise in April as Ofgem increases its price cap for a third consecutive quarter.

Economics