4 h. ago Falling stock markets and high shop prices push US consumer confidence down; bitcoin hits nine

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsShares are falling faster than wickets in Perth at the start of trading in London, as fears of an AI bubble rip through markets again.Following losses on Wall Street last night, the FTSE 100 share index has dropped by 104 points, or just over 1%, at the start of trading to 9423 points. That’s a one-month low.it’s been a truly remarkable 24 hours, with a sequence of moves that were almost impossible to predict .After the world’s largest company reported spectacular results, the stock was up around +5% by 3pm London time. It closed down -3.15%. The broader market followed a similar pattern: the S&P 500 initially climbed +1.93%, only to fade and close down -1.56% as doubts about AI valuations crept back in. That marked the biggest intra-day swing for the S&P since the six days of extreme market turmoil that followed the Liberation Day tariffs in early April. Adding to the negative backdrop for crypto were lingering quest...

Economics

6 h. ago Markets on track for worst week since April, and bitcoin hits nine

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsShares are falling faster than wickets in Perth at the start of trading in London, as fears of an AI bubble rip through markets again.Following losses on Wall Street last night, the FTSE 100 share index has dropped by 104 points, or just over 1%, at the start of trading to 9423 points. That’s a one-month low.it’s been a truly remarkable 24 hours, with a sequence of moves that were almost impossible to predict .After the world’s largest company reported spectacular results, the stock was up around +5% by 3pm London time. It closed down -3.15%. The broader market followed a similar pattern: the S&P 500 initially climbed +1.93%, only to fade and close down -1.56% as doubts about AI valuations crept back in. That marked the biggest intra-day swing for the S&P since the six days of extreme market turmoil that followed the Liberation Day tariffs in early April. Adding to the negative backdrop for crypto were lingering quest...

Events

7 h. ago Price cap: Why energy bills are going up when wholesale prices are down

Experts say the price cap increase adds to pressure on the Government

Economics

7 h. ago Why are energy bills going up when wholesale prices are down?

Here, the PA news agency looks at why the price cap is rising and what government measures experts think could be on the way.

Economics

8 h. ago Markets on track for worst week since April as AI bubble fears mount; UK borrowing exceeds forecasts in October – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsShares are falling faster than wickets in Perth at the start of trading in London, as fears of an AI bubble rip through markets again.Following losses on Wall Street last night, the FTSE 100 share index has dropped by 104 points, or just over 1%, at the start of trading to 9423 points. That’s a one-month low.it’s been a truly remarkable 24 hours, with a sequence of moves that were almost impossible to predict .After the world’s largest company reported spectacular results, the stock was up around +5% by 3pm London time. It closed down -3.15%. The broader market followed a similar pattern: the S&P 500 initially climbed +1.93%, only to fade and close down -1.56% as doubts about AI valuations crept back in. That marked the biggest intra-day swing for the S&P since the six days of extreme market turmoil that followed the Liberation Day tariffs in early April. Adding to the negative backdrop for crypto were lingering quest...

Economics

9 h. ago Martin Lewis warns Ofgem energy price cap rise is higher for these households

Martin Lewis has revealed why the 0.2 per cent energy price cap rise is a "red herring", suggesting that the true figure is actually much higher.

Events

10 h. ago Martin Lewis energy standing charges warning ahead of New Year price cap

The consumer champion warns electricity costs are rising, while gas falls, but the ‘hated’ standing charges are going up.

Events

10 h. ago Use our budget calculator to see how much your energy bills will go up by in January

Ofgem said that conditions remained “volatile” as it announced its new energy price cap

Economics

10 h. ago Household energy bills to edge up next year despite falling wholesale prices

Funding nuclear power projects and discounts to some households’ winter bills were driving the price cap change, the regulator said.

Economics

11 h. ago Energy price cap: Ofgem confirms January 2026 UK bill rise despite predictions of a fall

Households are bracing for higher winter costs as government schemes and market volatility push up energy spending 🔌

Economics

12 h. ago Levies push up energy price cap despite fall in wholesale costs

Ofgem nudges up price cap after Labour election pledge to bring down household bills

Economics

13 h. ago Ofgem confirms household energy bills set to rise slightly from New Year’s Day

The slight increase will see monthly energy bills go up by around 28 pence from January 1.

Economics

14 h. ago Energy bills set to rise over winter as Ofgem raises price cap

Ofgem today announced an unexpected 0.2 per cent rise of the energy price cap for the period covering January to March 2026.

Economics

14 h. ago Energy bills for millions to rise in January after surprise price cap. increase

The unexpected increase comes after experts at Cornwall Insight said they expected prices to fall by 1%

Economics

14 h. ago All the ways to cut your energy bill as Ofgem announces new price cap

The Mirror rounds up all the ways you can cut your energy costs, plus how to get help if you're struggling with your bills

Economics

21 h. ago Households set to learn of slight energy bill drop from January

Experts at Cornwall Insight have said they expect Ofgem’s price cap to drop by 1% because of lower wholesale energy prices.

Science

3 d. ago Energy prices: Ofgem price cap may fall by 1% in January 2026

A tiny January fall offers little relief as experts warn network costs could push bills back up ⚡

Politics

4 d. ago Six DIY hacks to slash £915 from YOUR energy bills including £3.99 B&Q must

GOT a quiet weekend? Some DIY jobs will fix your finances as well as your home. Taking these simple steps will protect you from bigger energy bills. It comes as the energy price cap is expected to rise by around £100 next spring. Bills already rose by 2% – or £35 – for the typical...

Economics

2 w. ago How to keep the heat in this winter and save money on your energy bills

The prospect of rising energy costs prompts a search for solutions around the home

Economics

2 w. ago The easy household trick that could reduce your energy bill by 10%

Leaving electronic devices plugged into sockets can account for a significant portion of household energy consumption

Science