Rachel Reeves to Deliver a Straightforward Spring Statement Sunday, March 1, 2026 springstatement rachelreeves chancellor economy inflation costofliving budget obr fiscalpolicy government Rachel Reeves is set to deliver the Spring Statement to Parliament on Tuesday afternoon, expected to be a straightforward and focused economic update. The Chancellor will present the latest forecasts from the Office for … Read More
Ofgem Urges UK Households to Adopt 10 Energy-Saving Habits to Cut Bills Sunday, March 1, 2026 ofgem energysaving ukhouseholds costofliving smartmeter insulation energyefficiency heating appliances draughtproofing Ofgem, the UK’s energy regulator, has issued a practical guide featuring 10 simple yet effective habits to help households reduce their energy consumption and save money on bills. Sharing this advice on X (formerly Twitter), … Read More
Thousands Rally to Raise DWP Christmas Bonus from £10 to £171 Saturday, February 28, 2026 dwp christmas bonus petition inflation pensioners benefits ukgovernment costofliving campaign A growing petition is calling for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Christmas Bonus to be increased from its longstanding £10 amount to approximately £171, adjusting the payment to account for inflation over the past … Read More
UK households must act by February 27 to secure £150 energy bill discount Saturday, February 28, 2026 warmhomediscount energybills ukgovernment desnz martinlewis energysupport costofliving scams householdfinance energysuppliers UK households eligible for the Warm Home Discount risk missing out on a £150 energy bill rebate if they do not take action by February 27. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has issued a clear deadline … Read More
Major UK Supermarket Announces Store Closures Across England – Full List Tuesday, February 24, 2026 iceland supermarket storeclosures ukretail costofliving frozenfood richardwalker businessrates retailchallenges customerexperience Iceland, one of the UK’s leading supermarket chains with over 900 stores, has announced further store closures across the country, leaving many shoppers disappointed. The frozen food specialist recently confirmed that its … Read More
Keir Starmer Pledges £150 Annual Cost-of-Living Payments Until 2031 Saturday, February 21, 2026 warmhomediscount energysupport costofliving keirstarmer labourparty universalcredit fuelpoverty energybills governmentsupport ukpolitics Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed that the vital cost-of-living support fund will continue for at least the next five years, providing much-needed relief for millions of low-income households. Known as the Warm Home … Read More