The arrival of Andy Burnham as Prime Minister has sparked renewed hope for a “cost of living government,” with substantial benefits unveiled for state pensioners that collectively amount to thousands of pounds in savings. Mr …
Andy Burnham, poised to become Prime Minister, has vowed to protect households from soaring water bills by scrapping the average £658 charge for Thames Water customers. The company plans a modest £3 increase in 2026, marking …
Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester and Labour candidate for the Makerfield byelection, has proposed introducing a £2 bus fare cap across England if he becomes Prime Minister, succeeding Sir Keir Starmer. This …
EON and OVO customers have been informed about their energy supply following a major acquisition announcement. EON has agreed to purchase the struggling UK rival OVO in a deal that will combine their customer bases, making …
A Universal Credit claimant has opened up about the financial difficulties they face despite receiving over £1,000 in benefits each month. In a heartfelt Reddit post titled “Universal Credit is not enough at all, I can’t …
Police have issued a serious warning following a spate of distraction burglaries targeting elderly residents in the Black Country. Between February 12 and 18, three fraudsters gained entry to homes in Sandwell, particularly …
MoneySavingExpert founder Martin Lewis has issued an important warning to households about a widespread mistake regarding energy meter readings. With the new energy price cap due to take effect soon, many consumers risk being …
Octopus Energy has unveiled a landmark standalone investment round for its cutting-edge technology company, Kraken, now valued at an impressive $8.65 billion. The funding round, spearheaded by US-based investment firm D1 …
A power outage has left approximately 1,000 homes without electricity, with the National Grid identifying the issue as a high voltage incident. Officials are actively addressing the situation, but they warn that it could take …
UK households not receiving Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits or Universal Credit are now eligible for new £300 Cost of Living payments. Blackpool Council is among the local authorities distributing significant …
Residents of 16 tower blocks managed by Walsall Housing Group (WHG) are expressing anger and frustration after their energy bills suddenly increased up to four times overnight. The new charges, which took effect on October 1, …