Government’s claim to have lowered bills in jeopardy as households face £160 rise caused by soaring oil and gas pricesMinisters are discussing the possibility of intervening to protect the public against soaring...
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Read MoreCity minister Lucy Rigby acts after woman faced repossession of house burned down by controlling husbandA woman who was nearly killed by her abusive husband has been invited to advise the government on measures to support...
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Read MoreAlmost 1m UK households are hooked up to heat networks. None had protection from poor service or price hikes … until last month‘If I could move, I would – to a place without a heat network. But I can’t...
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Read MoreGovernment opts against phasing out new boilers by 2035 in effort to cut energy bills by as much as £1,000 a yearAnalysis: Labour’s warm homes plan is all carrot and no stick for UK householdsThere will be no...
Read MoreExclusive: Critics say removing battery installation requirement will reduce amount homebuyers save on energy billsMinisters are poised to allow homes in England to be built without carbon-cutting technology in what experts have...
Read MorePM to highlight energy bill and interest rate cuts, plus end to two-child benefit cap, and to invite his MPs to ChequersKeir Starmer will attempt to rescue his relationship with disillusioned voters and his own fractious MPs in...
Read MoreCombination of concern about economy and household cost pressures will continue to limit spending, report suggestsUK consumers are reluctant to spend going into 2026 despite feeling almost as secure about their personal finances...
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