Scots motorists hit as diesel tops £2 a litre
Diesel prices have surpassed £2 a litre in Scotland, with Highland areas seeing £2.06, prompting calls for energy policy reform and fuel tax cuts.
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Liverpool woman saves £589 with Martin Lewis car insurance method
Kath from Liverpool saved £589 on car insurance after following Martin Lewis advice to search for quotes 23 days before renewal, despite loopholes in FCA rules.
Triple lock to stay until 2029, Streeting says
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has confirmed Labour's commitment to the pensions triple lock until the next general election, amid projections of a £500 state pension rise.
RBA set to raise cash rate to 4.6%, highest since 2011
The Reserve Bank board is poised to hike the cash rate from 4.35% to 4.6% on Tuesday, pushing typical home loan rates to 6.5% and adding over $100 to monthly repayments.
Simple radiator valve step now prevents winter heating problems
Turn radiator TRVs to maximum now to prevent seized valves and ensure efficient heating this winter, says The Radiator Company.
State pensioners set for £250.70 weekly payments
State pensioners could receive up to £250.70 per week from next April if the 3.9% average wage growth figure is used for the triple lock increase.
UK weather maps show temperatures plunging to 3C with 60 counties below 10C
Weather models suggest UK daytime temperatures could plunge below 10C in 60 counties next month, with lows of 3C in northern Scotland.
Bailey: High energy prices make rate hike harder to avoid
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said high energy prices will make it harder to avoid an interest rate increase, a day after a deputy governor suggested a hike is increasingly likely.
Bank warns rates may rise if energy prices stay high
Bank of England Deputy Governor Clare Lombardelli warns interest rates will likely rise if elevated energy prices persist, with markets pricing a 75% chance of a hike in November.
Bank deputy: rate rise likely if energy prices stay high
Bank of England deputy governor Clare Lombardelli says a rise in interest rates is 'increasingly likely' if high energy prices persist, as inflation hit 3.1%.
Andy Burnham faces end-of-year nightmare as Christmas costs rocket
Food inflation is forecast to hit 6.4% in July, with the Prime Minister warned of a potential voter backlash if Labour is blamed for rising costs.
Retiring abroad could cost Brits £3,200 a year in state pension
Brits retiring abroad face losing £3,200 a year if they move to countries like Australia, Canada or New Zealand, where UK State Pension increases are frozen. Standard Life warns of the long-term impact on retirement income.
Five wedding insurance checks couples should make to avoid losing thousands
Couples are urged to make five wedding insurance checks to reduce the risk of losing thousands, as the Financial Ombudsman has investigated over 600 complaints in six years.
UK households face financial hit from Iran war and wage stagnation
UK households face a financial hit from the Iran war and wage stagnation, with inflation rising and pay growth slowing, according to a new report.
US CEOs at low-wage firms earn 614 times workers: report
CEOs at the 100 lowest-paying US corporations earned 614 times their average worker in 2025, with pay up 41.4% since 2019, per IPS.
Qantas profits hit four-year low as jet fuel costs soar
Qantas reported its lowest annual profit in four years, citing higher jet fuel costs and intense competition, with underlying profit before tax falling to A$1.25bn.
Australia inflation eases less than expected, RBA hike fears grow
Australian consumer prices rose 3.5% in July, down from 3.8% but above forecasts, raising fears of a fourth RBA rate hike this year.
Bessent 'will lose' bond battle, Druckenmiller warns
Billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller warns Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will lose his battle with bond markets, urging deficit cuts over yield suppression.
New Fed chair faces critical test at Jackson Hole amid inflation fears
Kevin Warsh faces a critical test at Jackson Hole as bond market anxiety over inflation and Trump's tax plans mounts. Investors seek signals on Fed's rate path.
UK inflation rises to 2.9% in July, adding pressure to budgets
UK inflation rose to 2.9% in July, up from 2.6% in June, exceeding the Bank of England's 2% target, with higher energy bills adding pressure to household finances.
Inflation rises to 2.9% in blow for new PM Andy Burnham
UK inflation rose to 2.9% in July, up from 2.6% in June, according to the ONS, driven by energy costs. The rise is a blow for new PM Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey.
UK inflation jumps to 2.9% as energy prices surge
UK inflation rose to 2.9% in July, the highest since March, driven by a 13% hike in the energy price cap, according to the ONS.
UK inflation jumps to 2.9% in July, highest since March
UK inflation rose to 2.9% in July, up from 2.6% in June, after energy prices surged due to the Iran war, according to the ONS.
UK inflation rises to 2.9% in July, highest since March
UK inflation rose to 2.9% in July, up from 2.6% in June, the highest rate since March, according to the Office for National Statistics.
Inflation rises to 2.9% after energy bill spike
Inflation rose to 2.9% in July, up from 2.6% in June, after a 13% hike in the energy price cap. The Government's VAT cut may be offset by another expected rise in October.
UK inflation set to rise to 2.9% as energy price cap hike hits
UK inflation is expected to rise to 2.9% in July, up from 2.6% in June, driven by a 13% energy price cap increase, with further rises feared.
Energy price cap hike set to send July inflation surging
Higher energy prices are expected to push UK inflation to 2.9% in July, up from 2.6% in June, as the Ofgem cap rise adds pressure.
UK rain maps: 44 areas hit by heavy rain this week
Rain is set to arrive in many parts of the UK this week, offering relief after five heatwaves. WXCharts and Met Office maps show showers across England, Scotland, and Wales from Saturday, August 22.
London rain forecast: Will it rain this week after drought?
Londoners may see rain this week after weeks of drought, with BBC Weather predicting a 41% chance on Monday night and AccuWeather forecasting a wet weekend.
UK inflation set to rise to 2.9% as energy bills soar
UK inflation is expected to hit 2.9% in July, driven by soaring energy bills, adding fresh pressure on households and complicating the outlook for interest rates.
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