The Pound’s Slump Adds to Inflation Headache at Bank of England
The Bank of England faces an extra dilemma ahead of next week’s interest-rate decision, with the slump in the value of the ...
Ineos Energy chairman blasts UK’s Net Zero dash and warns of power cuts and inflation
THE chairman of Ineos Energy has attacked the UK’s Net Zero dash, saying it risks inflation and inevitable “power cuts and strain on the grid”. The chemicals group has been investing in oil and ...
Money blog: Much-loved chocolate bar returning to shelves; KFC rival expanding in UK; British bosses admit spying
While booking in advance can prove to be cost-effective, there is a sweet spot - and that is 13 to 21 days before you want to ...
Netflix and Disney+ users ‘could have to pay BBC licence fee under new funding options’
The government is reportedly looking into asking Netflix and Disney + viewers to contribute to a licence fee to secure the ...
Exact amount your favourite alcoholic drink will increase by this week after change to tipple tax rules
DRINKERS face paying more for their favourite drinks when new tax rates come in this week. The price of some drinks will ...
£2,695 warning issued to thousands of people who rent in England
The typical advertised rent outside London dipped £3 to £1,341 a month in the final quarter of 2024, says Rightmove, the ...
FTSE 100 Live: UK Stocks Join Europe Rally as Pound Weakens
FTSE 100 futures are down 0.8%, although they are falling less than their European and US peers. The pound is down 0.2% ...
February 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions as DWP cuts rumoured
Thousands of pensioners are also still waiting for their £200-300 winter fuel payment after Labour’s choice to cut back the cold weather benefit. In December, The Independent revealed that increased ...