25 h. ago RACHEL REEVES: 'I will fight every day to put more money in working people’s pockets'

In an article for The Mirror, Chancellor Rachel Reeves says she recognises the 'cost of living crisis is still weighing down on families' - but promises to fight for working people

Economics

26 h. ago Charles Leclerc tops timesheets in Monaco despite crash with Lance Stroll

The Monegasque is looking to follow up last season’s victory in his home grand prix.

Events

28 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

29 h. ago One third of people back restoring winter fuel payments to all pensioners – poll

The Prime Minister said this week that he wanted to look at widening eligibility for the payments worth up to £300.

Economics

29 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

30 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.

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30 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.

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31 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

31 h. ago 'Rush' to buy Easter eggs fuels strongest jump in retail sales for four years in boost to Rachel Reeves

Overall retail sales volumes increased by 1.2% in April, says the ONS

Economics

32 h. ago Martin Lewis reveals reason worried people are 'flooding' his inbox

Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis warned ministers their decision to cut disability benefits will 'cause pain' for the thousands of people who will lose their payments

Events

32 h. ago Martin Lewis issues warning to households after Ofgem energy price cap update

Martin Lewis has explained what happens next after it was confirmed the Ofgem energy price cap will fall by 7% from this July, taking the typical household bill from £1,849 to £1,720 a year

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39 h. ago Angela Rayner 'urges Rachel Reeves to strip child benefits for middle

The Labour Deputy Prime Minister urged the treasury to 'claw back' the benefit from families where the top earner's annual salary was somewhere between £50,000 and £80,000, The Telegraph first reported.

Politics

50 h. ago Sky News forced to apologise as 'problem' makes Rachel Reeves sound like chipmunk

Sky News was hit with an awkward technical glitch this wee during the broadcast of the channel's daily news programme

Politics

52 h. ago Martin Lewis repeats call to pay Winter Fuel Payment to every pensioner on a low income

The consumer champion also suggested older people on Council Tax bands A to C should be eligible.

Economics

53 h. ago More blows for Rachel Reeves as government borrowing hit highest outside Covid in April despite huge NICs raid... with signs the economy is still stalling

Embattled Rachel Reeves saw the public sector rack up £20.2billion of borrowing last month, far more than the £17.6billion analysts had expected.

Politics

54 h. ago Martin Lewis says winter fuel payments now need to be fixed in two ways by Keir Starmer

It comes after the Labour leader announced in parliament that the Government will change the means testing system

Politics

55 h. ago UK government borrowing rises to £20.2 billion as pressure mounts on Rachel Reeves

The latest figure showed that the Chancellor had to borrow more money than expected over the month

Economics

56 h. ago Another hammer blow for Rachel Reeves as government borrowing soared to highest outside Covid in April despite huge NICs raid on firms

Embattled Rachel Reeves saw the public sector rack up £20.2billion of borrowing last month, far more than the £17.6billion analysts had expected.

Politics

57 h. ago UK borrowing rises to £20.2bn, putting pressure on Rachel Reeves

April figure more than expected and comes despite increase in employer national insurance contributionsBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK government borrowed more than expected in April, underscoring the challenge for Rachel Reeves to fix public services and grow the economy while meeting her fiscal rules.With the chancellor under pressure on Labour’s tax plans, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said public sector net borrowing rose to £20.2bn in April, £1bn more than the same month a year earlier. City economists had forecast borrowing of £17.9bn. Continue reading...

Economics

57 h. ago Social care leaders warn of tough times without ‘significant new funding’

A statement to the Chancellor is signed by dozens within the sector including the Local Government Association, representing councils providing care.

Events