Discounts for cutting peak-time electricity use too low, energy firms say
LATEST WORLDNEWS - lun, 12/09/2022 - 18:28
Two UK energy firms say a plan to offer discounts on bills could fail if people are not offered more.
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Fixed energy deals could be more expensive than variable
LATEST WORLDNEWS - lun, 12/09/2022 - 18:09
Customers on fixed deals will receive a discount, but not every tariff will end up the same.
Aldi and John Lewis among shops closing for Queen's funeral
LATEST WORLDNEWS - lun, 12/09/2022 - 17:48
John Lewis, Waitrose, Homebase and Primark have all said they will shut on Monday 19 September.
Mini Budget still planned for this month, No 10 says
LATEST WORLDNEWS - lun, 12/09/2022 - 16:57
A "fiscal event" to outline funding to tackle the cost-of-living crisis is still due to take place.
Mourners set to create 'unprecedented' demand for travel in London
LATEST WORLDNEWS - lun, 12/09/2022 - 15:25
Transport bosses say they expect "unprecedented" numbers on railways and roads in London.
What the new Liz Truss energy plan means for you
LATEST WORLDNEWS - lun, 12/09/2022 - 13:13
The government will borrow tens of billions of pounds to limit energy bill rises. What does it mean for you?
UK economy grew more slowly than expected in July
LATEST WORLDNEWS - lun, 12/09/2022 - 11:03
The Women's Euro Championship helped boost growth though expansion was weaker than expected.
Japan could lift cap on foreign tourists to lift economy
LATEST WORLDNEWS - lun, 12/09/2022 - 06:05
Officials are concerned at the yen's slide to its lowest level against the US dollar in 24 years.
Tom Scholar: Former top civil servants hit out at Treasury boss sacking
LATEST WORLDNEWS - dim, 11/09/2022 - 20:36
Sir Tom Scholar's sacking compromises the civil service's independence, a former cabinet secretary says.
Energy price cap: Questions firms need answers to
LATEST WORLDNEWS - ven, 09/09/2022 - 23:32
Firms will get energy price support for six months, but they say many questions remain unanswered.
Smart motorways: Lack of hard shoulder contributed to death - coroner
LATEST WORLDNEWS - ven, 09/09/2022 - 20:19
Nargis Begum, from Sheffield, died after her car broke down on the M1 and was hit by another vehicle.
Fixed energy bills to get automatic discount
LATEST WORLDNEWS - ven, 09/09/2022 - 17:13
Energy suppliers will adjust fixed tariffs under the government's plan to cap customers' bills.
Bank of England delays interest rate decision after Queen's death
LATEST WORLDNEWS - ven, 09/09/2022 - 16:18
The UK's central bank postpones its meeting by a week "in light of the period of national mourning".
Strike action cancelled after the Queen's death
LATEST WORLDNEWS - ven, 09/09/2022 - 15:32
Postal workers and train staff have postponed walkouts, while some shops have said they will close.
Royal rebranding: What will happen to stamps, coins, banknotes and passports?
LATEST WORLDNEWS - ven, 09/09/2022 - 10:04
We're used to seeing Queen Elizabeth II's portrait and coat of arms in our change and on cereal boxes.
Warning millions will still need extra help with energy bills
LATEST WORLDNEWS - ven, 09/09/2022 - 01:17
Government support with rising energy costs is welcome but may not be enough, say campaigners.
Apple founder's daughter mocks new iPhone
LATEST WORLDNEWS - jeu, 08/09/2022 - 19:29
Model and equestrian Eve Jobs appears unimpressed by the tech giant's new features on its latest iPhone.
Energy bills to be capped at £2,500 for typical household
LATEST WORLDNEWS - jeu, 08/09/2022 - 18:13
The new prime minister unveils a multi-billion pound plan to limit energy bill rises from October.
Energy bills: 'The government help is no use to me'
LATEST WORLDNEWS - jeu, 08/09/2022 - 17:29
Households and businesses remain nervous over rising energy costs as the PM announces new measures.
Eurozone interest rates in record rise to fight inflation
LATEST WORLDNEWS - jeu, 08/09/2022 - 16:53
The European Central Bank takes strong action as it tries to cool rapid price growth in the eurozone.