58 h. ago Another UK energy supplier confirms households will save £150 next year

In her Budget last month, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced that households will see energy bills cut by £150 a year on average from April 2026

Economics

2 w. ago DAN HODGES: Rachel Reeves is bang to rights. And in his eagerness to find a scapegoat, Starmer has now made a fatal blunder

Finally. After the days of obfuscation, deflection and flat-out lying surrounding Rachel Reeves's Budget deceit, Kemi Badenoch has cut through to the heart of the issue. 

Events

2 w. ago Households ‘have been shoring up cash Isas amid uncertain economic backdrop’

The Government announced in the Budget that the annual adult cash Isa subscription limit will be reduced to £12,000 from April 2027.

Economics

2 w. ago QUENTIN LETTS: Lie, lie, lie, lie... the word kept echoing round the cavern of her brain

A bruised, stale, defensive Rachel Reeves cut a sad figure on Sunday-morning television. It was not easy to watch. A boxing referee might have stepped in to put the Chancellor out of her misery.

Politics

2 w. ago Petrol and diesel prices to increase for drivers and there's bad news for EV's

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the 5p per litre cut in fuel duty will continue until September 2026

Events

3 w. ago IFS responds to £150 cut to energy bills pledged in Rachel Reeves’ Budget – will it work?

Some climate campaigners have criticised the move by Rachel Reeves to cut green levies

Economics

3 w. ago Rachel Reeves kicked Sadiq Khan out of her office in major bust up over London funding

Rachel Reeves cut a scheduled meeting with the Mayor of London short after they argued about cash for the capital

Politics

3 w. ago What you need to know as Rachel Reeves announces energy bills to be cut by £150 next year

The Chancellor made the announcement during the Autumn Budget on Wednesday (November 26)

Economics

3 w. ago Will the Budget slash £150 off my energy bill? Reeves makes bold pledge with cut to green levies

Some climate campaigners have criticised the move by Rachel Reeves to cut green levies

Economics

3 w. ago Rachel Reeves says budget will cut living costs after shock OBR leak

Chancellor unveils action on energy bills, rail fares and two-child benefit cap as she reveals £26bn tax risesHow does freezing tax thresholds affect your tax bill?Budget 2025: key points at a glanceRachel Reeves has declared her budget will slash living costs for millions including ending the two-child benefit limit and cutting energy bills, but taxes are set to soar by £26bn to plug a gaping shortfall in the public finances.Major measures in the budget leaked early in a shock accidental release by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), triggering an instant bond market reaction an hour before the chancellor was on her feet in the House of Commons. After months of speculation, Reeves said her measures would put the public finances on a sustainable path while building “a fairer, a stronger, a more secure Britain” by tackling inflation and investing in large infrastructure projects. Continue reading...

Economics

3 w. ago Protect your savings with these expert tips as Cash ISA cut confirmed in Budget

The Chancellor's plan to reduce the annual tax-free Cash ISA allowance from £20,000 to £12,000 for those under 65 has prompted experts to share their top tips for protecting your savings

Economics

3 w. ago ‘Sucker punch’ for savers as annual cash Isa limit to be cut to £12,000

Savers over the age of 65 will continue to be able to save up to £20,000 in a cash Isa each year.

Economics

3 w. ago What Rachel Reeves’ cut to vehicle excise duty will cost EV owners with new pay

What the Chancellor’s 3p-a-mile plan means for EV drivers – plus Electric Car Grant and Expensive Car Supplement changes explained

Economics

3 w. ago Your cash ISA options after Rachel Reeves’s Budget cut – and the exemption you need to know about

A cut to the cash ISA limit doesn’t have to have a negative impact on your savings or your future

Economics

3 w. ago Your cash ISA options after Rachel Reeves’ Budget cut – and the exemption you need to know about

A cut to the cash ISA limit doesn’t have to have a negative impact on your savings or your future

Economics

3 w. ago Cash ISA cut confirmed in Rachel Reeves' Budget in major blow for savers

You can currently save up to £20,000 across any ISA accounts you may have - but Rachel Reeves today used her Autumn Budget to confirm big changes

Economics

3 w. ago Budget 2025: What you can do with your cash ISA ahead of Rachel Reeves’ tax

A cut to the cash ISA limit doesn’t have to have a negative impact on your savings or your future

Economics

3 w. ago Rachel Reeves urged to cut fuel bills for Scots in 'crucial' cost of living Budget

EXCLUSIVE: Civic Scotland groups want Rachel Reeves to help families heat their homes.

Economics

3 w. ago Cash Isa limit cut may not encourage people to invest, finance expert says

Reports suggest that the annual cash Isa limit could be reduced to £12,000 in the Budget.

Economics

3 w. ago Motability scheme explained: What it means for drivers ahead of Budget Day

Chancellor Rachel Reeves aims to cut £1 billion from the Motability scheme in the upcoming Autumn Budget.

Politics