141 results for "energy costs"

British Gas is providing vouchers on energy-saving technology together with coupons worth up to £210 to UK citizens who possess a Blue Light Card. British Gas Offers Exclusive Discounts and Rewards for...

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...

Millions of Universal Credit claimants are set to benefit from a major change to their payments this week. Eligible claimants can now access extra financial help through the Household Support...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has provided a full overview of the eligibility criteria for the recently extended Household Support Fund. The extension, which runs until the end...

The Department for Work and Pensions recently disclosed details on who will be eligible for the latest batch of summer cost of living payments. Cost of Living Payments: Household Fund Extension...

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...

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,...

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...

UK inflation fell to 2.3% in April, marking the lowest percentage for almost three years, but the fall was less than expected, dashing expectations of an interest rate cut much...

Supermarkets and other gas dealers have been charged with inflating their profit margins and pushing up UK fuel price to new highs. UK Fuel Price Crisis: RAC Calls for Government...

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...

Borrowers expecting costs to come down will have to wait longer, as Bank of England governors are poised to wait for more compelling indications that the cost-of-living crisis has eased....

Following Labour MP Navendu Mishra's question about whether an assessment of the “average financial impact per claimant of the discontinuation of Disability Cost of Living Payments” had been made, the...

New regulations on diesel could improve vehicle performance and deliver substantial savings for drivers. A report published today suggests that customers of Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury's will soon benefit...

The UK government has decided to provide a major boost to households facing rising living costs in the face of mounting financial pressures. The Household Support Fund, a collaborative initiative...

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...

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...

By 2030, the UK government will require 10% of all aviation fuel used by aircraft departing from the country to be made up of ‘sustainable aviation fuels’ (SAF), the government...

The governor of the Bank of England has indicated that the UK is still on track for an interest rate cut, as official numbers show a further slowing in the...

The UK's Household Support Fund (HSF) is providing assistance of up to £500 for the most vulnerable households. First introduced in October 2021, it has provided a source of financial...

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...

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...

Official data showed that the UK economy displayed signs of growth in January after experiencing a mild recession in the second quarter of 2023, offering prime minister Rishi Sunak a...

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...

In the wake of the UK's confirmed recession and persistent cost of living challenges, low-income families are grappling with financial strain. Research from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation reveals alarming levels...

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,...

UK motorists have faced a significant £2 surge in petrol prices this month, attributed to escalating fuel costs amidst the ongoing Red Sea attacks. This sharp escalation underscores the susceptibility...

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...

The United Kingdom is poised to experience a second consecutive monthly increase in its inflation rate, dealing a setback to expectations of a potential interest rate cut by the Bank...

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...

Economists, including those at the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR), warn that the Bank of England's reluctance to share its plans for interest rate cuts may lead...

Central banks must ensure they have fully addressed inflation concerns before considering interest rate cuts this year, according to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Despite revising its...

Amidst the backdrop of escalating inflation and interest rates, UK businesses find themselves grappling with the second-highest level of financial distress across Europe. Insights into UK and European Business Sector...

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...

While the significant drop in forecasted inflation for 2024 may seem like good news for many households, experts are warning of potential deflationary risks in the United Kingdom. Anticipated Inflation...

Analysts are increasingly noting the Bank of England's likely recognition of the unexpected progress in curbing inflation. However, the central bank remains hesitant about initiating interest rate cuts. The Bank...

The European Central Bank's Chief Economist warned that ongoing inflation threats may prevent the ECB from implementing rate cuts this year, despite acknowledging the possibility of an economic downturn. Euro-zone...

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...

The price of oil has been on a steady decline, with US oil futures experiencing their seventh consecutive week of drops. This marks the longest losing streak in five years....