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In the sweltering heat of 2024, another term has entered the lexicon of societal responses: 'climate lockdown'. Unlike the containment measures of 2020, which were aimed at stopping the spread...

The Bank of England has been called to intensify efforts to bring the finance industry into line with the UK's climate targets. Prominent Economists and Advocacy Organizations Urge Bank of...

The UK Budget's tax hikes, particularly the rise in employer national insurance contributions, are set to hit consumer confidence and wage growth in 2025, warn analysts. Reports from Goldman Sachs…

Millions of households in high Council Tax bands could save up to £400 a year on their energy bills thanks to the government's new insulation scheme. Designed to tackle the…

UK independent energy generators are urging the government to break through regulatory red tape that’s stalling critical renewable projects.

The UK and EU aim to deepen cooperation on economy and security, with Sir Keir Starmer promising to “make Brexit work” through pragmatic leadership.

From October 1, UK households will face an increase in energy bills, with the price cap rise adding £144 annually to customers' costs. 

The new Labour Party government may introduce a pay-per-mile car tax, potentially replacing vehicle excise duty (VED), which could result in higher costs for families, who are expected to "pay...

Many petrol and diesel drivers could be forced to ditch their vehicles and switch to other modes of transport as new pay-per-mile tax changes are set to be introduced. New...

Insects, which were previously found only in warm areas such as Mediterranean, are now finding their way to the UK. Government scientists attribute this phenomenon to global warming, which not...

New vehicle tax changes scheduled for next spring have been heavily criticized and described as unfair by many drivers. New Vehicle Tax Set to Affect Electric Car Owners Starting in...

The UK may soon be hit by a hot weather moving across Europe. Meteorologists are eyeing for an influx of a possible 37 °C from France, increasing the stakes in...

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...

In the UK, it is common for people to use fans as a solution to summer heat. Nonetheless, Government advice suggests that running a fan throughout a heatwave can actually...

The month of July has started on a relatively cooler weather, with temperatures averaging about 2 °C below normal for the first half of the month. On Wednesday, Wisley in...

The weather in the UK is unpredictable, especially towards the end of June. Later in the year the weather will be hot, over 30 C. But it will be hot...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been urged to increase the support it provides to carers following criticism that current payments are insufficient to cover costs. DWP's Carer's...

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...

With a 4.9 percent rise from the year prior, the UK's green taxes revenue in 2023 was £52.5 billion, nearly returning to the pre-pandemic state. The rate of corporation tax...

Diesel drivers are being slammed with hundreds of pounds in extra costs to park near their properties under Labour Council's regulations. Diesel Drivers Hit with £250 Yearly Parking Surcharge in...

Taxes and high interest rates are set to make the UK economy the slowest growing in the G7 next year, according to forecasts by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and...

British people could potentially gain an additional £1,000 in real terms on their savings, says the analysis, as providers offer competitive interest rates that exceed inflation levels. The current financial...

Hundreds of motorists have revealed that they were aware that significant changes had been made to car tax fees, which will affect practically all petrol and diesel owners. Car Tax...

Law firms have warned that private schools are being "forced" to anticipate redundancies in advance of Labour's planned 20% VAT on tuition fees. Following Sir Keir Starmer's proposal to tax...

The UK is set to face food shortages and price increases as severe weather associated with climate change causes low yields on farms both locally and internationally. Rain-Hit Farms Struggle,...

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...

WXCharts' UK weather maps warn of two Arctic air masses set to impact the country across the week, which could lead to snowfalls of around one centimetre per hour. A...

The UK remains stuck in a moisture-laden weather pattern, with persistent rainfall. However, the Easter weekend is showing some signs of easing, with a mixture of sunny spells and scattered...

UK households face paying an additional £200 on their energy bills as plans to maintain Britain's lights through the construction of extra gas-powered fire plants will soon take effect. Experts...

UK new car sales have surged to their highest level in twenty years this February, marking a significant milestone in the automotive sector. Corporate entities have played a pivotal role...

As anticipation grows among Conservative Members of Parliament, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is expected to unveil a substantial £5 billion pre-election tax break for motorists in the forthcoming Budget. Speculation is...

Commuters in England and Wales brace themselves for a notable change in their daily expenses, with rail fares set to increase by 4.9% starting this Sunday. This rise in train...

A report reveals that the UK's net zero economy experienced a notable surge of 9% in 2023, in stark contrast to the marginal 0.1% growth observed in the overall economy....

Following global climate alarmism and the need to reduce carbon emissions, the UK is undertaking a monumental shift to renewable energy. However, in this laudable transition, concerns have arisen about...

In a digital age where cryptocurrencies continue to stir debate, the reception to a recent European Central Bank (ECB) blog post critiquing Bitcoin has been notably contentious. As of today,...

Sir Keir Starmer and shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves are facing internal criticism within the Labour Party due to their growing reservations about the party's key environmental policy during an election...

Since the onset of the 2020 global health crisis, the wealth of the richest individuals has reportedly doubled, creating a stark contrast to the widespread impoverishment and hunger faced by...

As of 2022, the United States grapples with a staggering student loan debt exceeding 1.76 trillion U.S. dollars, a figure swiftly approaching the 2 trillion mark. This debt, accrued by...

Unstable oil prices marked a tough start on Tuesday, amid a backdrop of previous session losses. The fluctuation in prices is attributable to a multitude of factors, including global economic...

El Salvador has taken a groundbreaking step in intertwining cryptocurrency with immigration policy. On December 21, 2023, the country's Congress passed a law offering expedited citizenship to foreigners who contribute...

Christine McDaniel, a senior strategist at Wells Fargo Securities, recently shared her favourable outlook on value stocks in an interview with Yahoo Finance. Despite the recent market volatility, McDaniel outlined...