Household energy prices fell by 7 per cent on Wednesday, but are forecast to increase by 18 per cent from July. Holly Williams, Press Association Business Editor and Linda Howard Money and Consumer Writer 12:16, 01 Apr 2026 Household energy prices fell by 7 per cent on Wednesday, but are forecast to increase by 18
Energy shocks don’t just raise our energy bills – they can be turning points in how our economy runs. The UK responded to the energy crises of the 1970s by reshaping its energy system and doubling down on extracting its own fossil fuels from the North Sea. Investment poured in and the UK became a
“Markets are now grappling with a scenario long discussed in theory but rarely thought of as a legitimate possibility — the effective shutdown of the world’s most critical energy chokepoint,” said Ana Maria Jaller-Makarewicz, lead energy analyst for the Europe team at the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis. While the 1970s crises knocked
Connect with Property is set to bring together investors, developers, landlords, trades, and property professionals for monthly in-person meetups. Led by four women from different areas of the property sector, the group aims to create a supportive community in an industry traditionally dominated by men. The network, which already has 165 people subscribed to its
A zero-carbon, emissions-driven electric system with wind as its backbone, partnered by solar, is the government’s vision for 2050. Clean, green energy keeping industry powered, transport running, and homes heated and lit. Experts predict a different reality though – more mixed and diverse; blended with wind and solar is low-carbon nuclear as baseload energy, natural
Chohan said: “The impact this is having on people who are going through difficult periods is transformational.” The Pengarth Day Centre, in Penzance, is one of the health hubs where staff are encouraged to keep an eye on residents and intervene before they need front-line services. Chohan said: “This centre helps deal with social isolation,
Product, recruiting, and client strategy roles dominate latest senior appointments at firms including Franklin, Edwards, Bernstein, Ellevest. Wealth and asset management firms are reshaping their leadership teams, with the most consequential recent hires centered on product delivery, advisor recruiting, and high-growth client segments. At Franklin Templeton, a trio of senior appointments signals a push to
Energy bills are expected to increase by £288 this July for dual fuel households as a result of the Middle East conflict. That’s according to latest forecast from Cornwall Insight, which reveals an 18% rise on the April 2026 level of £1,641. Wholesale gas prices surged after the Middle East conflict disrupted tankers moving through
But the chancellor refused to commit to cutting fuel duty or VAT on petrol, saying she had to be “careful” with promises to lower prices for everyone because it risked pushing up inflation, interest rates and taxes in the future. She added that the best way to bring prices down for people was for the
Smyth said she believed many people who really need extra help will not get it. “We did some research in the Eden area a couple of years ago, and most of the people we spoke to who were entitled to benefits were just not applying for them,” she said. “It’s just how it is in