6 d. ago Energy bill update for UK households who are overcharged for gas and electricity

Ofgem recently announced another price cap increase

Science

6 d. ago Unimetals collapses putting 650 jobs at risk as major recycling firm winds down

Unimetals has filed for compulsory liquidation, putting about 650 jobs at risk - the company is expected to begin winding down as soon as Tuesday

Events

6 d. ago Ministers' criminal records can stay secret as disclosing convictions 'breaches their privacy', Government's watchdog rules

The ruling comes after former Labour Transport Secretary Louise Haigh was forced to step down once it emerged she has an historic fraud conviction.

Politics

8 d. ago Rachel Reeves needs to put cutting household energy bills at forefront of budget

Record View says if the government doesn't bring gas and electricity bills down, voters will wonder if Labour are serious about the cost-of-living crisis.

Economics

9 d. ago Martin Lewis energy standing charges warning ahead of New Year price cap

The consumer champion warns electricity costs are rising, while gas falls, but the ‘hated’ standing charges are going up.

Events

9 d. ago Energy bills for millions to rise in January after surprise price cap. increase

The unexpected increase comes after experts at Cornwall Insight said they expected prices to fall by 1%

Economics

9 d. ago Energy bills to rise for millions in January as Ofgem announces new price cap

The Ofgem price cap sets the maximum you can be charged for unit rates of gas and electricity, plus the standing charges you pay to be connected to the grid

Economics

1 week ago Examples of where inflation jumped in October – and where it eased

The biggest downward pressure on prices came from household gas and electricity.

Economics

1 week 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

1 week ago ITV This Morning host forced to step in as loud bang interrupts live show

Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley were hosting This Morning on Tuesday (November 18) when a loud noise interrupted the show

Culture

2 w. ago Fears SNP's ScotWind at risk of collapse without Chinese firm MingYang's Highlands factory approval

SNP ministers have been accused of having “left Scotland dangerously dependent on foreign powers like China”.

Events

2 w. ago AD FEATURE: ‘We don’t like to waste energy,’ – how one Port Talbot couple are using their smart meter to save money

Neil Jones and partner Andrew have found they can save by tracking their gas and electricity consumption

Politics

2 w. ago Mining firm BHP found liable in UK for disastrous Brazilian dam collapse

About 600,000 people seeking compensation a decade on from disaster that killed 19 and devastated villagesThe global mining company BHP Group has been found liable for the deadly 2015 collapse of a Brazilian dam, in a landmark ruling that could pave the way for a multibillion-dollar payout.The high court in London on Friday, Mrs Justice O’Farrell ruled that BHP was responsible for the collapse of the Fundão dam in Mariana despite not owning the dam at the time. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago AD FEATURE: ‘It’s so simple, I wish I’d done it sooner’ – learn how one Stockport resident saves money on energy bills

Nicola Brett shares how she’s taking control of her gas and electricity consumption thanks to a smart meter

Economics

2 w. ago Ofgem issues update after UK energy firm collapses affecting thousands

The Basingstoke-based company is the second energy firm to collapse this year

Politics

3 w. ago ‘Never lose hope’: how a new Afghanistan women’s team helps refugees cope with trauma

Afghan Women United is comprised of players forced to flee their homeland and is another step in overcoming major barriers“When I step on to the pitch everything else is automatically erased from my mind,” says the captain of Afghan Women United, Fatima Haidari, when asked how football helps her cope with the traumas she has suffered.“I train, I play, and a fire inside me is lit, not just because of the power that I feel at that moment as a player, but because I feel I have many other girls with me. It’s like I’m taking their hands. Like I’m playing with them. It’s not just for me, and I feel powerful.” Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Strictly star sparks concern on live show as Tess Daly forced to step in to help

Strictly Come Dancing host Tess Daly was forced to step in and check on one of the stars on the BBC One show

Politics

3 w. ago BBC Strictly interrupted as tearful Alex Kingston supported after sad admission

Strictly Come Dancing host Claudia Winkleman was forced to step in and comfort Alex Kingston on Saturday night as the actress broke down in tears

Events

3 w. ago BBC Strictly interrupted as tearful Alex Kingston opens up on hidden condition

Strictly Come Dancing host Claudia Winkleman was forced to step in and comfort Alex Kingston on Saturday night as the actress broke down in tears

Politics

3 w. ago Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway forced to step in as guest swears live on air

Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway issued a warning to Shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick after he swore live on air during his appearance on the ITV breakfast show

Society