Wholesale gas prices have roughly doubled in three weeks amid instability in the Middle East, and Greg Jackson, co-founder and Chief Executive of Octopus Energy, the UK’s biggest household energy supplier, says it is “very likely” that energy bills will rise from July. The energy price cap is set to fall in April due to
The Tories said removing VAT from energy bills – which is currently set at 5% – would save the average household £94 a year based on forecasts for energy costs from July. The party said the move would provide the immediate security of lower bills while domestic oil and gas production was ramped up, and
Rachel Reeves will warn G7 nations they must move faster on clean energy to insulate economies against global price shocks from oil and gas as she and the energy secretary Ed Miliband meet G7 finance and energy ministers on Monday. Keir Starmer will also gather major energy industry and insurance figures to thrash out what
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There is currently no statutory council tax exemptions for residents with a terminal illness, but councils can use discretionary powers to reduce tax liability, the authority said. John Clarke, leader of the council, said: “No family should face financial crisis at the same time as dealing with a terminal illness. “This new support is a
Credgenics has launched CredInsure, an artificial intelligence-based platform aimed at supporting insurance companies in managing policyholder engagement and related operations. The move comes as insurers deal with growing customer bases and product offerings, which have increased the complexity of handling renewals, servicing, and premium collections. Market participants indicate that fragmented systems and manual processes continue
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You thought your mortgage should stay the same yearly, but property taxes can drive up your monthly payment on your home beyond what you thought you signed up for. Luckily, there are smart homeowner moves you can make, or even as a homebuyer, to maximize savings. Often, these opportunities to lower property taxes fly under
Some drivers may not need to pay certain bills, while others could see a rise Sophie Buchan Money and Lifestyle Writer 15:12, 28 Mar 2026 Some people may not need to pay certain bills(Image: Feifei Cui-Paoluzzo via Getty Images) Certain types of vehicles are exempt from vehicle tax. And while this means you do not
The Ofgem energy price cap is falling from £1,758 to £1,641 for the typical dual fuel household from April Energy bills are set to fall in spring and then rise again in summer(Image: Getty Images) Energy bills are set to fall for millions of households this spring – but a big shock could be on