5 h. ago Over 500,000 households to be shielded from ‘unfair’ energy bill price hikes after Brits hit with 450% increases

OVER 500,000 households will be shielded from unfair energy bill price hikes after Brits were hit with price increases of up to 450%. Ofgem is introducing heat network regulation for the first time after customers experienced a significant hike in prices. As of tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, the regulations will come into force. The previously...

Society

13 h. ago Nearly 1million households face mortgage payment spike in 2026: Here's how to lower yours

Rate rises mean a potential £282 per month increase on the average mortgage bill - but there are still ways you can cut your costs.

Economics

39 h. ago 'Shocking' true crime series featuring chilling Scots case streaming free

The true crime series features 10 episodes examining complex cases where bodies have been dumped in water, including a chilling Scottish investigation

Events

3 d. ago Scottish Water bills to increase by 8.67% in April amid more extreme weather

Scotland had its driest start to the year in six decades in 2025 with rainfall at just 59% of normal levels and daily demand spiked by 100 million litres.

Politics

3 d. ago Queen Elizabeth University Hospital water supply questions need answering

The public has a right to know who applied pressure on NHS Glasgow to open the hospital early, says Record View.

Politics

6 d. ago Nearly 400 millionaires and billionaires call for higher taxes on super

Mark Ruffalo, Brian Eno and Abigail Disney sign letter timed for WEF in Davos saying wealthy are buying political influenceNearly 400 millionaires and billionaires from 24 countries are calling on global leaders to increase taxes on the super-rich, amid growing concern that the wealthiest in society are buying political influence.An open letter, released to coincide with the World Economic Forum in Davos, calls on global leaders attending this week’s conference to close the widening gap between the super-rich and everyone else. Continue reading...

Economics

6 d. ago Treasury responds to pleas for tax relief confirming ‘half will see no bill increases’

People affected by the Chancellor’s tax changes announced in the Autumn Budget are pleading for relief offered to some to be extended

Economics

7 d. ago MPs question regulators’ capacity to meet cyber security demands

Government’s bill increases scope of service providers and platforms which would come under scrutiny, says Stuart Davey

Events

8 d. ago Avoid January energy bill price rises with simple change through online service

Price cap increase leaves households facing higher bills until April 2026 when £150 government support arrives.

Economics

9 d. ago Glasgow superhospital water system issues 'probably' infected patients, health board admits

The health board had repeatedly rejected bacteria in the water at the country's flagship hospital was the cause for some infections which led to patients' deaths.

Science

9 d. ago How Trump’s promise to slash energy bills in half has failed across the US

Guardian analysis shows electricity bills were up 6.7% last year, and much higher in some states, and gas bills up 5.2%Trump’s failed energy bill pledge leaves US households struggling: ‘It’s obscene’Donald Trump has comprehensively failed to meet a key election promise to slash Americans’ energy bills in half within the first year of his presidency, with power prices instead surging across the US.The average household electricity bill in the US was 6.7% more expensive in 2025 compared with the previous year, according to a Guardian analysis of data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), the Department of Energy’s statistical arm. The increases meant that, on average, US households paid nearly $116 more across 2025 than they did in 2024. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago There could be even more bad news for your council tax bill if you live in Trafford

It would be the second year in a row the town hall has increased the bill by more than the typical referendum limit

Economics

1 week ago Hiker 'swung ice axe' at Scottish walker halfway up mountain after 'pouring water over her dog'

The man then allegedly struck the woman over the head with a bag.

Politics

2 w. ago ALEXANDRA SHULMAN: The five terrible words that sparked a cold war between my partner and I

If my own experience is anything to go by, the cold snap will be leaving more than increased heating bills in its wake. There is nothing like disagreeing over the cold to cause ruptures in a relationship.

Events

2 w. ago Broadband and mobile price rises 2026 including O2, Vodafone, Sky, Three and more

Telecom firms are banned by Ofcom from linking mid-contract price rises to inflation - instead, customers must be told in 'pounds and pence' how much their bill will increase by

Politics

2 w. ago Wales' richest man quitting 'hostile' UK for another European country

Cardiff-born tech investment billionaire Michael Moritz says that the UK is an increasingly hostile place for British Jerws, and he's applying for German citizenship

Politics

2 w. ago Scottish Water reminding Lanarkshire customers to take simple steps to prevent frozen pipes

The utility, which is also asking customers to be alert for leaks and bursts, discourages people from leaving taps running because doing so wastes significant amounts of water.

Economics

2 w. ago Martin Lewis MSE shares radiator mistake and it could be increasing your energy bills

Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert has shared a common radiator mistake we're all making - and it could be costing you more than you think.

Science

3 w. ago Four smart switches you can make now to cut the costs of your energy bills

YOUR energy bills are set to increase this month as the price cap rises. But if you’re feeling the heat, don’t just sit back and take it. Make smart switches and cut the cost of your utilities now. SMART HABITS: Boiling a full kettle for a brew could mean you waste up to £35 a...

Economics

3 w. ago Urgent warning as bottles of premium Scottish water brand recalled as customers told ‘do not drink’

SHOPPERS have been warned to ditch their drinks after bottles of premium Scottish water were urgently recalled over a potential safety risk. Waitrose issued the alert through the Food Standards Agency on Tuesday this week, telling customers not to drink certain bottles of its upmarket No1 Deeside Mineral Water. The scare affects 750ml bottles of...

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