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Jump in energy bills drives UK inflation to highest rate for four months
The cost of things is now rising at a faster pace compared with last month.
August 19, 2026'I can't afford to turn the oven on': 7.4m households struggling to buy essentials
As Andy Burnham promises “breathing space” for households, millions are unable to buy items such as clothing, heating and food.
July 21, 2026Londoners face hidden poverty premium, study says
Low-income households in London are facing an additional burden of over £600 a year simply to access standard goods and services.
July 12, 2026What will the energy cap changes mean for my bills?
Typical annual household bills rose by 13% under Ofgem's new energy cap which took effect on 1 July.
July 1, 2026Fears energy bill rise mean people 'surviving rather than living'
People in a Lancashire town say they "don't know where the money will come from" if bills go up.
June 29, 2026How you can save money on your energy bill as debts rise
Experts say support is available as total debt and arrears to suppliers hit a new record.
June 25, 2026UK economy contracts as Iran war impact felt
The contraction in April comes after the economy saw stronger than expected growth in March.
June 12, 2026'I've given up eating hot meals to pay energy bills to keep my son alive'
More than half of parents of disabled children and young people are skipping meals to pay their bills.
May 27, 2026Energy bills in Britain to jump 13% on impact of Iran war - Reuters
Energy bills in Britain to jump 13% on impact of Iran war Reuters
May 27, 2026Energy bills to rise for millions as impact of Iran war hits
A household using a typical amount of energy will pay £221 a year more, under the regulator's new price cap.
May 27, 2026Iran war revives European rooftop solar demand to cut energy bills - Reuters
Iran war revives European rooftop solar demand to cut energy bills Reuters
April 23, 2026Four arrested over suspected home insulation scheme fraud
The Serious Fraud Office raided homes and businesses over alleged conspiracy to defraud public money.
April 22, 2026Energy bill help would be based on household income, Reeves says
The chancellor tells the BBC it is "too early" to say exactly who would get help but hinted any support would not arrive until the autumn.
April 1, 2026Warning UK borrowing rise makes energy bill help harder
Economists say UK government finances are in a worse position than before the government's last energy support package in 2022.
March 20, 2026Rural households feel the pinch of war in Iran
North Yorkshire residents using oil tanks to fuel their homes say bills are soaring.
March 9, 2026How the Iran war may affect your bills and finances
The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.
March 9, 2026Will petrol and diesel prices go up now?
If oil prices remain high for some time, the knock-on effects could affect the costs of fuel and food
March 3, 2026Energy bills to fall in April after charges shake-up
Changes announced in the Budget mean domestic energy prices should fall sharply in April.
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Jump in energy bills drives UK inflation to highest rate for four months
Higher energy bills drove UK inflation up to 2.9% in the 12 months to July, the latest figures show. Energy costs rose on 1 July after regulator Ofgem increased the price cap on household gas and ele
'I can't afford to turn the oven on': 7.4m households struggling to buy essentials
Elaine Yates, 77, says she can't remember the last time she used her oven to cook a hot meal Four years into the cost of living crisis, almost two-thirds of low-income families say they struggle to b
Londoners face hidden poverty premium, study says
Josiah Lahai says he often can not afford what he wants in the supermarket Low-income households in London are facing an additional burden of more than £600 a year to access standard goods and servic
What will the energy cap changes mean for my bills?
Typical annual energy bills rose by £221 to £1,862 from 1 July, under regulator Ofgem's latest energy price cap. The 13% increase in the cap affects millions of people in England, Scotland and Wales,
Fears energy bill rise mean people 'surviving rather than living'
Jules Pritchard said many pensioners were "surviving rather than living" People at a community centre in one of the most deprived parts of Lancashire said they are afraid they will not be able to aff
How you can save money on your energy bill as debts rise
The amount of money owed to energy suppliers by customers has risen again to a new record high of £4.79bn. Regulator Ofgem said that total debt and arrears in England, Wales and Scotland had risen by
UK economy shrunk in April as Iran war hits GDP growth
The size of the UK economy fell by 0.1% in April as global volatility holds back growth, official figures show. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’
Four arrested over suspected home insulation scheme fraud
Four people have been arrested during a dawn raid on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud following an investigation into the government's botched home insulation scheme. In the early hours of Wednesda
Energy bill help would be based on household income, Reeves says
Government support with energy bills pushed up by the Iran war would be based on household income, the chancellor has told the BBC, as she hinted help might not come until the autumn. Wholesale oil a
Warning UK borrowing rise makes energy bill help harder
An unexpected rise in UK borrowing and higher government debt costs means government help with energy bills, which are predicted to rise due to the Iran war, is less likely, economists have said. Bor
How the Iran war may affect your money and bills
From petrol prices to mortgage rates, the US-Israeli war with Iran has already had an impact on people's finances in the UK. How deep and sustained that turns out to be depends on the duration of the
What do rising oil prices mean for you?
As conflict in the Middle East sparks an increase in the price of oil, will you see petrol and energy bills go up? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. He
Household energy bills to fall in April after charges shake-up
Typical household energy bills will fall by 7% in April, regulator Ofgem has announced, following a shake-up in charges by the government. Nearly everyone in England, Wales and Scotland will benefit