242 results for "Energy"

The 1,742nd EuroMillions draw of the massive £52 Million jackpot took place tonight, Friday 31st May 2024 at approximately at 21:00 CET (20:00 GMT) and the winning numbers drawn were : Draw...

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,...

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The 1,741st EuroMillions draw of the massive £41 Million jackpot took place tonight, Tuesday 28th May 2024 at approximately at 21:00 CET (20:00 GMT) and the winning numbers drawn were : Draw Number:...

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...

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...

The 1,740th EuroMillions draw of the massive £33 Million jackpot took place tonight, Friday 24th May 2024 at approximately at 21:00 CET (20:00 GMT) and the winning numbers drawn were : Main...

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...

According to new estimates from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), UK inflation fell to its lowest level in nearly three years in April as energy prices fell further. Consumer...

The 1,739th EuroMillions draw of the massive £22 Million jackpot took place tonight, Tuesday 21st May 2024 at approximately at 21:00 CET (20:00 GMT) and the winning numbers drawn were : Main...

Poverty-striken households in the UK are set to receive a lifeline in the form of £80 cost of living payments starting next month, as part of the Government's Household Support...

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 Cornwall council has received an additional £4.5 million as part of the government's free initiative to support struggling UK households. Each council receives a varied amount of funds based...

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...

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...

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...

Between June and December this year, thousands of Carer's Allowance recipients will receive one-off payments totalling £288.60. The Scottish Government automatically pays the Carer's Allowance supplement twice a year to...

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...

Millions of non-benefit claimants are noticing an additional £57 in their account balances. This is due to reductions in National Insurance, the tax paid by working people, which allows households...

Amid the cost of living crisis, a substantial number of people in the UK may be eligible for a range of financial support schemes and discounts facilitated by the Department...

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...

Eight money and cost of living adjustments that will affect bank accounts. New changes go into effect this month, affecting Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) claimants, Universal Credit beneficiaries,...

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...

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 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...

Thames Water is considering raising bills by up to £627 per year to restore its leaking network after committing to invest up to £3 billion extra over the next five...

The government has reopened its multi-million pound Hardship Fund in response to the economic impact of the pandemic. If you are a low-income household or on benefits, you can apply...

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...

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...

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...

Analysts predict that oil prices will reach $100 per barrel by May as Saudi Arabia extends production restrictions. In fact, escalating geopolitical tensions and an extension of the Opec cartel's...

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...

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%...

Despite the UK government's recent implementation of the largest cash boost to the minimum wage in over a decade, a sobering reality persists as millions of UK workers across the...

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...

The Department for Work and Pensions has boosted its household support fund to provide an additional £500 million in the wake of the Budget. Department for Work and Pensions Extends...

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...

The Bank of England will soon cut interest rates to 3% in a move to support mortgage borrowers as inflation declines sharply, according to senior economists from KPMG. The Bank...

Policymakers at the Bank of England kept interest rates on hold at 5.25% for the fifth consecutive time, despite a fall in inflation. The Bank of England Keeps Interest Rates...

UK inflation dropped to 3.4% in February, the lowest rate for two and a half years, as the annual pace of price hikes started to slow after surging in January....

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...

According to a campaign group, more than 6.7 million people in the UK are in financial difficulty as the cost of living pushes more families into debt. Rising Insolvency Rates...

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...