8 h. ago After Ed Miliband's empty £300 pledge, Reeves says energy bills will fall £150

The Chancellor said she would scrap an 'eco scheme' and partially move green levies from bills on to general taxation.

Economics

14 h. ago 'Children should not suffer': Readers respond to Rachel Reeves scrapping two

Some have supported Rachel Reeves' change to the two-child benefit cap, while others claim it is "financial irresponsibility"

Politics

14 h. ago Rachel Reeves' claim that she is 'protecting and strengthening' the NHS with her Budget is overblown, health experts say

The Chancellor failed to allocate any additional funding for tackling waiting lists, dealing with the cost of doctors' strikes or covering a potential rise in drug prices.

Science

15 h. ago Martin Lewis issues extra details on £150 energy bill cut announced in Autumn Budget

The MoneySavingExpert founder gave more information on how the energy bill reduction could impact UK households

Economics

15 h. 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

16 h. 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

16 h. ago Budget 2025 live: Reeves claims freezing tax thresholds in budget does not breach manifesto pledge

Chancellor says she will not ‘get into semantics’ when questioned on issue after her statementAt a glance: the key points from the budgetHow does freezing income tax thresholds affect you?Paul Nowak, the TUC general secretary, has rejected the concerns raised by the Resolution Foundation (see 9.54am) about the rise in the minimum wage rates. Asked about the thinktank’s comments, Nowak told Times Radio:I don’t accept those concerns ...First of all, that recommendation is based on the Low Pay Commission, which brings together employers, unions, independent experts, they’re tasked with making a recommendation on the minimum wage, which balances getting money into people’s pockets and the impact on unemployment. Continue reading...

Economics

16 h. ago Trump administration says lower prices for 15 Medicare drugs will save taxpayers billions

The Trump administration says pharmaceutical companies have agreed to slash the Medicare prices for 15 prescription drugs after months of negotiations and that it's expected to produce billions in savings for older adults

Economics

16 h. ago Badenoch takes aim at Reeves over chancellor’s complaints of misogyny

Kemi Badenoch used her Bidget speech to launch an extraordinary attack on Ms Reeves, accusing her of ‘whining’ over sexism claims

Politics

17 h. ago Reeves claims to take £150 off energy bills...but taxpayers are set to shoulder some of the saving

The Chancellor said she would scrap an 'eco scheme' introduced by the Tories in government, which she claimed cost households £1.7billion-a-year.

Economics

19 h. ago Rachel Reeves announces UK households to save £150 on energy bills next year

The Chancellor said she is keeping her promise to get energy bills down and cut the cost of living

Economics

19 h. ago Green levies on energy bills scrapped in the Budget but Rachel Reeves opts against cutting VAT

Households could save up to £150 on their energy bills over the course of the year, under plans announced by the Chancellor in the Autumn Budget .

Economics

19 h. ago Energy bills to be cut by £150 a year in cost of living boost for households

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced the removal of certain green levies from energy boost in a boost to cash strapped households

Economics

20 h. ago Budget 2025: Energy bills cut by £150 in bid to ease cost of living crisis

Fuel bills have soared in recent years in the wake of Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine.

Economics

47 h. ago BMWs and Mercedes are removed from Motability scheme after Rachel Reeves said leasing luxury cars to disability claimants is 'unfair' to working families

Motability announced it will 'immediately' stop offering the luxury models, in addition to cars made by Audi, Alfa Romeo and Lexus.

Society

56 h. ago Household appliances may be adding '£150 and £300' to energy bills for one reason

One expert said it can post 'various challenges' for households

Economics

8 d. ago Foreign nationals should ‘bear the brunt’ of cuts, says Reform UK as it seeks to save £25bn

Rightwing populist party claims chancellor Rachel Reeves can avoid tax rises at next week’s Budget

Economics

8 d. ago DWP confirms every benefit eligible for £150 energy help if claimed on this date

UK households are in line for a £150 cut on their energy bills courtesy of the Warm Home Discount scheme but they must be claiming certain benefits on one key date

Economics

9 d. ago Reform UK targets EU citizens and overseas aid as it seeks to save £25bn

Populist party claims chancellor Rachel Reeves can avoid tax rises at the Budget

Economics

1 week ago Pressure is on PM to talk Donald Trump out of his $5billion legal threat to the BBC as looming bill 'will hit taxpayers'

Keir Starmer was due to hold a crunch phone call with the US President as the fallout intensifies over the corporation twice broadcasting doctored footage of his speech before the Capitol riots.

Economics