4 h. ago UK house prices seen rising slower than expected, helping first

UK house prices seen rising slower than expected, helping first-time buyers  Reuters

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41 h. ago UK house prices fall while rents rise by least in 4 years, surveys show

UK house prices fall while rents rise by least in 4 years, surveys show  Reuters

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6 d. ago Rise in energy prices leaves 1m UK households behind on bills

Energy debts have more than doubled in last 12 years, finds report, as Ofgem signals it will raise cap on billsAbout 1m households are behind on their gas and electricity bills with no repayment plan amid a rise in energy debt over the past decade, according to a new report.The Resolution Foundation thinktank found that the number of customers in energy debt has increased and the size of their debts has risen. It found that between 2012 and 2024 the average gas and electricity debts more than doubled to £1,400 and £1,600, respectively, from an average of approximately £500. Continue reading...

Economics

1 week ago House prices rise for third month in a row to reach new record high, says Halifax

The report bucks the gloom surrounding the housing market at the moment, which has focussed on falling prices in expensive areas.

Politics

1 week ago FTSE 100 Live 05 September: Retail sales and house prices rise, Berkeley reassures

The mood around the UK economy was today lifted by figures showing retail sales and house price growth.

Society

1 week ago Average UK house price hits new record high of £299,331 in August, says Halifax

The bank said house prices recorded the third month-on-month rise in a row.

Economics

1 week ago FTSE 100 Live 05 September: Retail sales and house prices rise, Berkeley posts update

The mood around the UK economy was today lifted by figures showing retail sales and house price growth.

Society

1 week ago Martin Lewis warns households to fix energy bills now before October price rise

Ofgem has confirmed another price hike in October, and Martin Lewis is urging households to act quickly to lock in cheaper fixed tariffs.

Events

2 w. ago As house prices continue to rise, should you buy property using a modern auction?

It’s becoming more popular - but you must be aware of the risks and pitfalls before you start

Economics

2 w. ago Tough winter in store for Lanarkshire households after Ofgem confirms energy price cap is due to rise again

Advice Direct Scotland, which runs the national energy advice service energyadvice.scot, said people’s budgets were being stretched “to the limit”.

Economics

2 w. ago Wind farms are driving YOUR electricity bills up, admits Ofgem as prices go up by DOUBLE expected amount amid Ed Miliband's green drive

Energy regulator Ofgem revealed this morning that the price cap will rise from October 1 by 2 per cent - double what was expected - for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales.

Economics

2 w. ago Household energy bills to rise by 2% despite falling wholesale prices

The energy bill for the average household paying by direct debit for gas and electricity will rise to £1,755 per year from October 1.

Economics

2 w. ago Household energy bills will rise by £35 a year to £1,755 as 2 per cent price cap increase is announced

The energy price cap will rise by 2 per cent from October for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales, regulator Ofgem revealed today.

Economics

2 w. ago Household energy bills to RISE in weeks after Ofgem price cap announcement

The energy price cap will rise higher than expected in October

Economics

2 w. ago Household energy bills will rise by £35 a year to £1,766 as 2 per cent price cap increase is announced

The energy price cap will rise by 2 per cent from October 1 for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales, Ofgem revealed today.

Economics

2 w. ago Ofgem confirms household bills set to rise this Autumn under new price cap

The increase of two per cent will see annual energy bills go up by £35 from £1,720 to £1,755 on October 1.

Economics

3 w. ago House price rises accelerated in June as stamp duty disruption eased

The average UK house price increased by 3.7% to £269,000 in the 12 months to June.

Politics

4 w. ago Mounjaro price rise, The Real Housewives of London, Nail bars

Mounjaro price rise, The Real Housewives of London, Nail bars  BBC

Politics

4 w. ago Soho House agrees to be taken private in $2.7bn deal; European shares dip ahead of Ukraine peace talks – as it happened

Ashton Kutcher to join private members’ club’s boardThe bosses of Britain’s largest listed companies took home record high pay packets for the third successive year, according to a report.Analysis found that the record set in the last financial year means the average FTSE 100 chief executive is now paid 122 times the salary of the average full-time UK worker.What would be the justification for jacking up fares above inflation? There isn’t any.It’s ripping off the customer, driving people off the trains and onto our congested road network, which is in no-one’s interest. Continue reading...

Economics

4 w. ago Soho House agrees to be taken private in $2.7bn deal; European shares dip ahead of Ukraine peace talks – business live

Ashton Kutcher to join private members’ club’s boardThe bosses of Britain’s largest listed companies took home record high pay packets for the third successive year, according to a report.Analysis found that the record set in the last financial year means the average FTSE 100 chief executive is now paid 122 times the salary of the average full-time UK worker.What would be the justification for jacking up fares above inflation? There isn’t any.It’s ripping off the customer, driving people off the trains and onto our congested road network, which is in no-one’s interest. Continue reading...

Economics