34 h. ago £500 a YEAR: That is how much rushing to Net Zero by 2050 could cost you

The National Energy System Operator (Neso) said it would cost the UK the equivalent of 0.4 per cent of GDP to meet clean energy goals.

Economics

34 h. ago UK energy costs likely to halve by 2050, says system operator

Modelling by independent body Neso forecasts sharp fall in expenditure from 10% of GDP as shift to renewables continues

Politics

39 h. ago Labour MPs banned from pubs and restaurants for 'taxing hospitality into extinction'

Pubs and restaurants are facing huge tax hikes of 76% over three years after Covid-era business rates relief ends in April, according to industry body UKHospitality

Events

41 h. ago Brits say high streets have declined as calls grow for more support for businesses

LOW business rates, slashing energy bills and reducing corporation tax are the key measures Brits want to see implemented to help small businesses. Some 77% of adults agree small businesses deserve more support from government and local authorities. A poll of 2,000 adults found reducing red tape (41%), simplifying the tax code (35%) and lowering...

Politics

42 h. ago Small businesses need lower taxes and energy costs, UK survey finds

New research shows 77% of adults believe small businesses deserve greater backing from government, with calls to cut business rates and slash energy costs

Economics

49 h. ago Lower taxes, cheaper energy and rate cuts urged for small businesses

Brits share what they think should be implemented to help small businesses.

Economics

53 h. ago Meloni’s party seeks to double limit for cash payments in Italy

Opponents of proposal to increase cap to €10,000 say it would reward tax evaders and illegal business

Economics

59 h. ago Get out of my pub! Landlords ban Labour MPs after business rates bombshell

Businesses were left seething after discovering their property tax bills will increase steeply next year - making a mockery of the Chancellor's claim to have helped the hospitality industry.

Events

69 h. ago New York City braces for new casinos as gambling surge in US worries experts

Three proposed casinos approved as researchers say they take money from businesses and increase addictionNew York City will probably soon see three new casinos, whose owners could rake in profits because of a recent surge in gambling in the United States that has some campaigners worried.The New York gaming facility location board this week approved three proposed casinos in the US’s largest city – two in Queens and one in the Bronx – after determining the businesses would create new jobs and generate billions in tax revenue, according to the group’s report. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Reeves’ £150 cut in energy bills will be nuked by Sizewell costs, ex

Dale Vince’s claims over the impact of paying for Sizewell C on energy bills is one of a number of hidden costs which could see consumers pay higher bills - instead of £150 less

Economics

7 d. ago Martin Lewis says his '1C rule' takes money off heating bills and it's 'so easy'

Millions of Brits are battling soaring energy bills as the cost of living continues to bite

Economics

9 d. ago Energy suppliers slash fixed tariffs on hopes of peace in Ukraine: Should you switch YOUR deal?

Several energy suppliers have cut their fixed tariffs over the last week, with the wholesale cost of energy falling - meaning customers could save money.

Economics

9 d. ago Big Yellow warns annual business rates bill to jump by £1.8m post Budget

The business said it will be affected by an upcoming tax shake-up which will see properties worth more than £500,000 taxed at higher rates.

Economics

1 week ago Top mortgage lender plays down impact of mansion tax on property market

Average annual house price rises slowed from 2.4% to just 1.8% - half the rate of inflation - in November

Economics

1 week ago Pint of beer price to rise in London pubs clobbered by Reeves on tax, business rates and staff pay hike

London MPs criticised the growing burden being placed on the hospitality sector by the Chancellor

Economics

1 week ago Blow for Reeves as business confidence at near record low after Budget

Labour chancellor under pressure to do more to improve the prospects for economic growth

Economics

1 week ago There are those on the left and right who offer only grievance: Labour is getting on with the job of economic renewal | Keir Starmer

Judge last week’s budget in the light of our bold plans to sweep away red tape, tackle inactivity among young people and pursue a closer trading relationship with the EUKeir Starmer is the prime minister of the United KingdomReport: Labour’s economic plan will take years to deliver, Starmer saysAt the budget last week, we made the right choices for Britain, cutting the cost of energy with £150 off bills, protecting the NHS and tackling the scourge of child poverty by removing the two-child limit. We also ensured that the revenue we raised through taxes was done fairly, with everyone contributing but those with the broadest shoulders contributing their fair share. As a result of the choices we made, the budget created a more stable economic environment, driving down inflation and government bond yields. This is vital for protecting our public services, when £1 in every £10 spent by government goes on debt interest.The budget builds on the action we have already taken to improve the e...

Economics

1 week ago Octopus Energy boiler switch tip could save you up to '£65 a year'

The energy supplier has shared boiler advice online to help customers reduce heating bills

Economics

1 week ago Ed Miliband tells energy companies 'every single penny' of Budget savings must go to consumers

The Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has written to energy companies warning all households must benefit from the Budget’s action on energy costs, saving households £150 a year

Economics

1 week ago DWP four reasons you might have to pay back Winter Fuel Payment

Millions of people will be automatically paid up to £300 to help with energy costs over the colder weather however some will have to send the money back

Politics