7 h. ago Tony Blair’s think tank joins calls for £300 cut in energy prices ahead of Budget

A report by the Energy Crisis Commission has called for next week’s Budget to include details on how the government will reduce the gap between electricity and gas prices

Economics

7 h. ago Government must tackle high electricity prices in Budget, industry experts say

Electricity prices in the UK remain some of the highest in Europe after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 sparked the energy crisis.

Politics

14 h. ago Rachel 'The Grinch’ Reeves has stolen Christmas from one fifth of us, say Brits

A week before her budget fears over tax hikes and price rises have led to 21% of folk cancelling festivities because they fear what Reeves may have up her sleeve

Politics

20 h. ago UK Government responds to calls for £20,000 Personal Allowance tax threshold

More than 32,300 people have signed an online petition calling for the UK Government to unfreeze the income tax threshold.

Economics

20 h. 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

44 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 17 November: Asia tensions hit Burberry shares, Budget rumours warning

The FTSE 100 index is steady at the start of a big week of economic and corporate updates.

Events

45 h. ago Budget uncertainty blamed for 'bigger than usual' drop in November house prices

Speculation about the contents of the Autumn Budget is fuelling uncertainty across much of the market, particularly at the upper end

Economics

46 h. ago Average house prices fall £6,589 in 'bigger than usual' November drop

Speculation about the contents of the Autumn Budget is fuelling uncertainty across much of the market, particularly at the upper end

Economics

47 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 17 November: Buildings supplier cuts guidance, house prices lower

The FTSE 100 index is lower at the start of a big week of economic and corporate updates.

Society

55 h. ago A THIRD of home sellers have slashed their asking price ahead of dreaded Autumn Budget

Asking price reductions of homes already on the market reached their highest level since February 2024, the property portal said.

Economics

55 h. ago Our experts reveal eight simple and cheap ways to cut your energy bills by £908 this winter

THE winter months are tough, and with the energy cap increase, bills can be a real source of anxiety. But today, as part of our Beat Your Bills special, we have assembled a top team of experts to help you cope as temperatures drop. Our brilliant Bills Squad includes Phil Steele, future technologies evangelist at...

Economics

57 h. ago Rachel Reeves budget blamed for dip in housing market as asking prices drop

Average new seller asking price fell by 1.8% or £6,589 month-on-month in November and the average price tag on a home comes to market across Britain to £364,833

Economics

3 d. ago Scot suing housing association over claims mould ridden flat has destroyed his health

Tony Blair, who has been diagnosed pneumonia three times, says his bouts of ill health and worsening asthma have come after he moved into his Glasgow flat, owned by Queens Cross Housing Association, in 2017.

Politics

5 d. ago Starmer’s shambles in No 10 risks handing power to Farage, Alastair Campbell warns

Tony Blair’s former director of communications intervention comes as the PM comes under pressure to sack his chief of staff Morgan McSweeney

Events

7 d. ago Half of employers could raise prices if cost of hiring goes up in Budget

Many businesses have been hit by rising employment fees, packaging costs or rates relief ending this year

Economics

8 d. ago Full list of energy suppliers offering £150 rebate to help cut winter fuel bills

Eligible people in Scotland may need to claim this year’s £150 Warm Home Discount.

Economics

8 d. ago Families across Scotland urged to claim free support to cut winter energy bills by around £350

People can apply for funding for wall insulation, loft insulation, draught-proofing, renewables and central heating - including new air source heat pumps or gas boilers.

Economics

1 week ago Cut energy bills by ditching Miliband's renewables subsidies rather than dropping VAT, Green pressure group tells Reeves, as Tories launch new broadside against Ed's Net Zero drive

The Green Alliance think tank has told the Chancellor that measures including scrapping renewables subsidies could reduce the average household fuel bill by £178 a year by 2030.

Events

1 week ago Take some green levies, not VAT, off bills to cut energy costs, Treasury urged

A package of measures could take £178 a year off bills and more than three times that amount for households renting draughty homes, think tank says.

Economics

1 week ago Warning issued to UK households looking to cut energy bills this winter

Steps such as turning off your heating could leave households facing hefty repair bills

Events