All three of the biggest firms received overall scores of less than 60% as well as just two stars in the consumer group’s customer survey. Scottish Power received the lowest overall score of 56%, receiving fewer points than any other provider when it came to its handling of complaints. EDF came second to last with
For first-time car owners, insurance is more than a legal requirement. It is the foundation of safe and stress-free vehicle ownership. A well-chosen insurance plan helps protect the car, manage unexpected expenses, and avoid financial strain in the long run. This makes choosing the right insurer an important decision from the very start. While buying
Ingleton, founder of Witney-based social enterprise Synolos, said he wants to see greater “clarity and compassion” in national conversations about mental health. The launch of his campaign follows the government’s announcement of an independent review into growing demand for mental health, ADHD and autism services. The review, announced by Health Secretary Wes Streeting, will explore
Track your investments for FREE with Simply Wall St, the portfolio command center trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide. If you are wondering whether Micron Technology’s share price reflects its true worth, or if the market has run ahead of itself, you are not alone in asking that question right now. The stock
I am due to renew my health insurance soon, do you think it’s going to cost me more this year? In a word – yes. The companies have been on a seemingly relentless round of price hikes over the past year and have increased the cost of many of their plans repeatedly. And why are
The UK housing market is enjoying a new year bounce, with the average price of a home coming up for sale increasing by the largest monthly amount in a decade, data shows. The property website Rightmove said almost £10,000 was added to the average asking price of a British home in the space of five
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Climate change myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. Norway’s oil fund wants companies to be able to water down their climate goals, arguing the alternative was for a major net zero initiative to fall apart. The $2tn oil fund told the FT that
Ready to switch energy provider? Our new rankings of the best and worst energy companies, together with our analysis of the cheapest energy deals, could get you better service for a lower price. Many households have spent the last few years paying variable rates, but the market for fixed deals is now increasingly competitive. Customers
British hedge fund manager Chris Hohn’s investments in GE Aerospace, Airbus and Safran paid off handsomely in 2025. Getty Images Most of the world’s best hedge funds have advanced quantitative models and deep investing teams across several asset classes, but in another standout year for old-fashioned stock investing, none fared better than British billionaire Chris
Electricity and gas are essential services and we spend a fair chunk of our income on them. So you shouldn’t have to put up with poor service. Our annual energy satisfaction survey covers 17 suppliers in Great Britain. Our most recent results were published in January 2026, based on nearly 12,000 energy customers telling us