Labour Party Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s recent announcement of a £45 VAT reduction on electricity bills is set to be effectively nullified by a significant rise in the Energy Price Cap later this year. The VAT cut, …
Andy Burnham, the new Labour Prime Minister, has launched his time in office with a flurry of policies, including a controversial VAT cut on domestic electricity bills. However, BBC Money Box’s personal finance expert Paul …
In a bold first policy move since taking office, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced the removal of VAT on electricity bills starting October 1. This decision aims to ease the financial burden on households by cutting …
Andy Burnham, newly appointed Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party, has confirmed plans to reduce energy bills to provide relief for families struggling with the cost of living. Speaking outside Number 10 Downing …
Andy Burnham is set to address the nation on Monday as he assumes the role of Prime Minister, succeeding Sir Keir Starmer. Having taken the helm of the Labour Party last Friday after Starmer’s resignation, Burnham is stepping …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has officially confirmed a one-off payment of £150 for recipients of key benefits, including Universal Credit, income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), and income-based …
Andy Burnham, the new MP for Makerfield and anticipated successor to Sir Keir Starmer, is being urged to take bold action on the country’s escalating cost of living crisis. A recent Persuasion UK study, shared with The …
The Scottish government has announced a significant expansion of the Warm Home Discount scheme, with 200,000 additional households set to receive a £150 energy rebate on their electricity bills this winter. This decision …
Octopus Energy has sparked widespread backlash after announcing a substantial price increase for its Intelligent Octopus Go and Octopus Go customers with under two weeks' notice. In a recent email, the energy provider cited …
The Government has announced new cost of living payments aimed at easing financial pressure for households, even if they are not currently receiving benefits. This initiative introduces the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF), …
Customers of British Gas, EON, Ovo, Octopus, and EDF are advised to submit their meter readings by Tuesday to benefit from upcoming energy price reductions. Ofgem has announced that the energy price cap will drop by 7% …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is ending its Household Support Fund payments worth up to £500 as of tomorrow, March 31, 2026. This vital scheme has provided financial relief to struggling households, but the …
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 …
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 …
British Gas customers are being encouraged to take advantage of significant savings on their energy bills, with deals offering up to £300 in annual reductions. Money Saving Expert (MSE), founded by consumer finance expert …