57 results for "British households"

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's government recently made an announcement that should bring much-needed relief to thousands of struggling households across the UK. A £421 million support programme, Household Support Fund, is...

Over two million British households have been warned they may be missing out on council tax benefits worth more than £1,500 each year. Many People Could be Missing out on...

British Gas is introducing what it claims is the UK's most competitive heat pump tariff to encourage the mainstream adoption of this low-carbon technology across the country. The move reflects...

Energy customers of British Gas, OVO, EDF, EON Next and Octopus have been told they can avoid a £146 price hike from October. By contacting their energy provider and making...

British Gas, EDF, OVO and Octopus Energy can get up to £368 a year to make one simple change. The UK Government is encouraging households to replace their fossil fuel...

BBC TV licence holders have been told that they might be entitled to a free licence or a 50% reduction if they meet certain requirements This adjustment can help many...

The 2024 rise in the amount of households wanting to fix their mortgage rate for just a couple of years is an indication of the fact that homeowners are hopeful...

British Gas customers are being urged to claim a £156 discount on their gas and electricity bills before USwitch's offer vanishes. British Gas Offers £156 Savings on Fixed Tariff Amid...

Thousands of low-income households can receive a £250 free cash gift to help with the cost of living. The government's Household Support Fund provides monetary assistance that can be used...

A leading think tank is warning that ‘hidden in plain sight’ tax rises could cost British households £800 a year, regardless of who wins the election. Frozen Tax Thresholds Push...

Millions of people are finding it increasingly difficult to pay their bills, buy essentials or even maintain a secure home unless they rely on state benefits, as the cost of...

Customers of major energy suppliers such as British Gas, E.ON, EDF and Octopus Energy are in for a pleasant surprise today, with a £360 increase announced for their bills. Energy...

Energy bills are set to fall for millions of households this summer. Energy regulator Ofgem is expected to announce a new price cap later this week. Consultancy Cornwall Insight predicts...

Summer is just around the corner and there's good news on the horizon for British households. According to leading industry analysts at Cornwall Insights, a further fall in the price...

UK energy company British Gas has announced an "innovative" new scheme under which it will match payments made by customers to clear energy bill arrears. This scheme aims to help...

The UK Government has announced the Great British Insulation Scheme at a time when winters are getting colder and energy costs are soaring. This innovative initiative aims to ease the...

UK households will soon receive four Cost of Living payments as part of a major Cost of Living boost dedicated to the most impoverished families amid the critical financial period...

This summer season brings more than just sunshine and holidays for energy consumers in the UK. A significant financial boost could be on the horizon for customers of major suppliers...

More than half of the main energy firms' customers may be eligible to claim refunds on their bills, as it is revealed that millions of individuals are sitting on rising...

Whether it is the food in your fridge or your monthly mortgage payments, inflation has seen costs rise sharply for UK households over the last two years. Just two years...

British households are being reminded of an important cost of living payment, which could see thousands of people receive a free £500 payment directly into their accounts, but who is...

The British population is currently grappling with a plethora of tax obligations, to an extent that event HMRC finds it hard to keep up. With allowances frozen or slashed, taxpayers...

More than a million British households are missing an opportunity to claim the £65 weekly payment, reveals the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Older pensioners may be under the...

Middle and high-income households in the UK are heading towards the worst ever era of declining living standards since the 1960s, the Institute of Fiscal Studies has warned. Middle and...

A recent report highlights the struggle of poverty-stricken households in the UK to establish financial resilience amidst the ongoing cost of living crisis. It reveals that over 11 million working...

Starting next month, millions of UK households will begin receiving letters confirming their eligibility for a £150 discount on energy bills under the Warm Home Discount scheme. This initiative, run...

This September, state pensioners could receive a cash boost, with households that include a member on the state pension possibly qualified to receive freebies and discounts worth up to £3,262....

A continuing cost-of-living crisis has gripped the people of the UK, ringing in difficulties in day to day life expenses for millions of families. Whether it's shopping or even making...

There’s been a persisting inflation over the last couple of years such that many people in the UK are struggling with payments, afford basic requirements and have a roof over...

Labour’s changes to Winter Fuel Payments are being challenged by over 260,000 people. Initially, the scheme was available for almost every British citizen born before 25 September 1957, and it...

The Met Office has extended its hot weather forecast, advising households across England to keep windows closed until at least Saturday. Originally, it was expected that the heatwave currently gripping...

Since 1997, British elderly citizens have been given heat allowances that are not taxed. This Winter Fuel Payment was initiated years ago by the Labour Government and used to give...

The heatwave advises households in the UK to tie down their curtains and blinds. To keep houses from overheating, UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has provided vital information on how...

Inflation has been on the rise in recent years, with cost of living crisis that has made prices to go up, which have burdened millions of households from payment of bills...

Energy customers will be able to save up to £300 annually as the new Labour Government implements one of its key manifesto pledges, Great British Energy (GB Energy). GB Energy...

UK shop prices fell slightly between May and June. Yes, they fell, but not by much compared to last year. This trend seems to indicate that the next government may...

The Bank of England is not very optimistic about the French elections. The Bank reckons that the French elections are likely to shake up the world's financial scene and even...

Citizens Advice recently published its latest assessment of the customer experience of UK energy suppliers, information that shows which suppliers offer the best or worst customer experience. The independent advisory...

The UK's general election is right around the corner, with all the major parties unveiling their plans to manage the persistent cost of living crisis. Cost of Living Payments and...

At a time when rising council tax, broadband and mobile phone prices, as well as pressures on family finances, have put a strain on customer spending growth, a report suggests...

This June is set to bring an avalanche of financial updates that could affect your personal finances. From new cost of living payments to Universal Credit updates, here's a look...

Retail data recently showed that non-food prices in UK stores fell annually for the first time since 2021, bringing overall shop inflation below 1%, easing the burden of rising living...

Car insurance experts are pushing for big reforms to be made in order to assist drivers who are faced with overwhelming costs, amid concerns that disadvantaged motorists are paying the...

The cost of living crisis that has plagued millions of households since the end of 2021 appears to be easing, as data shows that UK grocery price inflation fell to...

The start of the new tax year has brought a financial boost to millions of UK workers. National insurance schemes have been in place since 6 April 2024, and British...

April 6 represented an important turning point for 29 million British citizens, as a record reduction in National Insurance Tax Cut came into effect. This transformational event is the result...

From this Monday, energy bills across the UK are set to hit their lowest level for two years. However, the complex dynamics of the energy market point to a continuing...

British food inflation has reached its lowest level since February 2022, prior to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, says industry data. The data suggests that rising food costs are finally beginning...

Ofgem, the energy watchdog, is considering establishing a new “dynamic” pricing cap based on when British consumers use their energy. Ofgem Considers Dynamic Price Cap Options for the UK Energy...

The UK housing market offers poor value for money compared with other developed countries. Typically, UK households spend much more money for much less living space. This means that the...