217 results for "UK households"

Thousands of Shropshire residents are to receive a £400 payment to help ease the current cost of living crisis. The council has secured an extra £2.1 million as part of...

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...

Thousands of households can receive up to £550 in cost of living payments through the Government's Household Support Fund (HSF) in the coming months. Cost of Living Payments: Government's Household...

Households facing hardship will receive £200 worth of cost of living payments in the coming weeks, with applications now open. This financial assistance comes from the Government's Household Support Fund,...

UK households' gas bills could be hit by a £1,000 increase if further proposals to transfer eco-taxes from electricity bills to gas bills are implemented. Claire Coutinho, the Energy Secretary,...

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...

Thousands of financially strapped households are urged to apply for free money worth up to £375 in cost of living payments. These payments aim to assist with various living expenses....

Households are continuing to turn to cheaper products after two and a half years of steep price rises, despite the fact that UK grocery price inflation has slowed to its...

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...

Starting today, families will be able to claim free childcare for children as young as nine months via a new aid support scheme, saving an average of almost £3,500 a...

The UK emerged from recession at the beginning of the year thanks to stronger-than-expected growth. According to official statistics, the GDP expanded by 0.6% between January and March—the quickest pace...

The next government will be required to hit voters with post-election tax increases and delay net-zero investment unless it is willing to scrap Treasury guidelines for managing public finances, according...

Thanks to substantial government grants, thousands of households in Somerset are now eligible to install heat pumps. Offered by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero as part of...

The Bank of England is likely to hold interest rates at 5.25% for the sixth time in a row on Thursday. The move comes as inflation, which tracks price increases...

Households could benefit financially under the current cost of living crisis from a boost from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to ease the burden of energy bills. Coventry...

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...

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...

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...

Average private rent prices have surged again in the UK, reaching record heights, with yearly rental growth in hotspot areas including Reading and Coventry running at nearly 20%. UK Rents...

Nearly 300,000 households are missing out on £1.2 billion in rental support. According to a new Policy in Practice study, hundreds of thousands of senior citizens are entitled for about...

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...

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...

A large number of households are being notified about big changes to their benefits. People who receive income-related Employment Support Allowance (ESA) will be transferred to Universal Credit by April...

The RAC issued a warning that UK petrol prices might soar far above 150p per litre, after rising by roughly 8p this year. Rising UK Petrol Prices Spark Concerns Since...

Scottish Power will pay £1.5 million in reimbursements and penalties after overcharging nearly 1,700 families during the energy crisis and in earlier years, resulting in an average of £294 per...

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...

Thousands of households are expected to receive their portion of a £421 million UK bank boost intended to assist with basic expenses. UK Bank Boost: Government Expands Household Support Fund...

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...

Britain's retail sales sector is showing promising signs of recovery after a period of weak growth and economic uncertainty. Since hitting a two-year low in February, UK retail sales picked...

The UK is struggling with the aftermath of Storm Kathleen, which caused havoc to transport and electricity services across the country. Storm Kathleen slammed into the UK, causing gusts of...

Leading UK Affordable Housing Associations issued warnings recently, pointing to a growing shortage of housing supply and the increasing financial difficulty of building new affordable homes. As public funding falls,...

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...

The UK is taking steps to keep up with the rising cost of living by significantly increasing the legal minimum wage. However, the question remains: will it be enough? 9.8%...

Starting in April, the employment sector will be subject to a new legislation that will impact workers' pay and leave entitlements. Additionally, working parents will receive certain childcare benefits as...

Britain's households are set to be hit by a wave of rising bills for essential services, as a number of companies implement their annual price hikes from 1 April. The...

Millions of UK homes risk overpaying their energy bills if they don't submit their meter readings to their energy suppliers this weekend. Ofgem's April Price Cap Cut: UK Home Energy...

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...

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...

Britain is currently facing its most significant and sustained rise in the number of working-age adults unable to work due to illness since the 1990s. This highlights the urgent need...

The British public's estimates for the rate of inflation over the next year have declined in the previous three months, according to a Bank of England survey released on Friday,...

Building societies are raising alarm bells over the unintended consequences of mortgage reforms implemented in the wake of the 2008 banking crisis. They argue that these reforms, initially aimed at...

In February, the combination of wet weather and persistent cost of living challenges significantly dampened retail sales, leading to a meagre growth rate of just 1%. Many households opted to...

UK food price inflation reached its lowest rate in two years due to declining energy costs and intensified competition among supermarkets, providing relief for households amidst stretched budgets. Moderate Food...

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....

As local authority funding faces an acute crisis, fresh analysis reveals an alarming trend: the overwhelming majority of councils across the UK are gearing up to enact maximum council tax...

The Bank of England faces the peril of exacerbating the UK's recession unless it promptly reduces interest rates to alleviate the strain on households grappling with the relentless cost of...

Last week, the UK Home Office made headlines by announcing an 18-month extension to expiring Ukrainian visas, a decision which comes roughly a year after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. UK...

Official data shows that UK inflation held steady at 4% in January, defying all the previous forecasts of a higher rise, as household goods' and food prices drop counteracting the...

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...

Rising energy and grocery bills are placing significant financial strain on pensioners, emphasizing the urgency of bolstering retirement savings. Amidst escalating living costs, pensioners find themselves grappling with the necessity...