Budget 2025: Energy Bills and Tax Rise Speculation
As the November budget approaches, we examine if the government will cut energy bills and how potential tax rises could pay for it. Follow our live coverage.
As the November budget approaches, we examine if the government will cut energy bills and how potential tax rises could pay for it. Follow our live coverage.
Science Secretary Liz Kendall emphasises national security is 'non-negotiable' amid new Chinese embassy reports. Plus, October borrowing hits £17.4bn and energy bills rise. Read the latest UK political developments.
Ofgem announces a 0.2% rise in the energy price cap for January, as the minister admits 'no shortcut' to cutting bills. Discover why costs remain high and what's being done.
Ofgem confirms a 0.2% energy price cap increase from January 1st. Discover how your electricity and gas bills will be affected and what you can do next.
Households face higher energy bills as Ofgem increases price cap by 0.2% in January. Energy minister admits no shortcut to cutting costs despite election pledges.
Ukraine's leader supports a US-Russia peace initiative. UK energy bills set to fall but remain 35% above pre-war levels. Plus, England's Ashes hopes and a warning on drugs funding Russia.
Ofgem announces a surprise energy price cap increase for January, pushing bills to £1,758. Campaigners warn this offers 'no help to struggling families' amid a £4.4bn energy debt crisis.
Final UK economic health check before the budget reveals £15bn October borrowing, stagnant retail sales, and a slight energy price cap fall from January. Stay informed on the key data.
Energy bills remain 35% above pre-war levels despite falling wholesale prices. Minister Michael Shanks insists there's 'no shortcut' to reducing costs as green transition continues. Read the latest.
Lagavulin's award-winning 16-year-old single malt whisky drops to £59.98 on Amazon during Black Friday, saving £25 on Waitrose's £85 price. Limited time offer until December 1.
New Zoopla research identifies Britain's most affordable towns for homebuyers, with Scotland and County Durham dominating the list. Discover where property remains within reach.
Facing a £10m deficit, Brent Council proposes AI service redesign and selling empty buildings. Council tax to rise 4.99%. Have your say on the draft budget by January 30.
Amazon's Black Friday sale sees the powerful Kärcher K4 Power Control pressure washer drop to its lowest price ever. Save 43% on this smart cleaning tool with app guidance.
Valve reveals Steam Machine won't be subsidised, pricing it closer to gaming PCs than consoles. Expected spring 2026 release faces component cost challenges.
Katie Price reignites feud with ex Danny Cipriani, making intimate claims about rugby star's physique on her podcast. Get the full story behind their tumultuous 2011 relationship.
New study reveals thousands of hazardous US facilities handling waste, sewage and oil could flood due to rising seas. Urgent action needed to protect vulnerable communities.
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New laws in Victoria will require estate agents to publish a property's reserve price a week before auction, in a major crackdown on illegal underquoting practices.
Massive early Black Friday savings on EA games! Grab Battlefield 6 and EA Sports FC 26 for up to 54% off on Amazon UK. Don't miss these incredible pre-holiday deals.
Kieran Hayler, former husband of Katie Price, appears at Crawley Magistrates' Court charged with raping a 13-year-old girl. He strongly denies all allegations.
UK inflation is forecast to have cooled to 3.6% in October, down from 3.8%. This could ease pressure on households and influence the Chancellor's upcoming budget. Read the latest analysis.
The ASA has banned ads from Booking.com, Accor, Travelodge, and Hilton for misleading consumers about room availability at advertised 'from' prices. Discover the full story and what it means for your travel bookings.
Ocado's share price returns to its 15-year listing price after Kroger closes three automated US warehouses. Discover the challenges facing the UK delivery firm's expansion.
Nearly 400 hospital cleaners and porters in South London have won improved pay and conditions after threatening strike action over unequal contracts.
Vancouver Rise triumph 2-1 over AFC Toronto in the Northern Super League's historic first final, marking a successful debut season for Canada's professional women's football league.
Ofgem's energy price cap is predicted to fall by just £22 annually in January 2026 before a £75 rise in April. Discover why bills remain high despite wholesale price drops.
Bitcoin price hits lowest since April as $1tn wiped off crypto market. Google boss warns of AI 'irrationality' and global stock markets fall. Read the full analysis.
Great Britain's energy price cap is forecast to drop to £1,733 in January before rising by £75 in April due to network costs. Discover what this means for your bills.
Christmas shoppers are racing to Marks and Spencer for the Apothecary Heroes Gift Set, reduced from £60 to £30. The wellbeing collection includes seven bath and body favourites.
A woman in her 50s has died after being hit by a lorry in Islington. The fatal collision occurred on Hornsey Rise, prompting a major emergency response.