Day: February 25, 2025

Ofgem’s bigger than expected £111 rise is third consecutive increase in energy price cap

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The average energy bill for households in Great Britain will rise by £111 from April to £1,849 a year for a typical household, after the energy regulator announced the third consecutive increase in the cap on gas and electricity charges.

The 6.4% rise from April largely reflects an increase in wholesale prices, and was bigger than forecasters had expected. Continue reading…
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Poverty charity urges Keir Starmer to focus on living standards instead of culture wars and immigration

Labour is losing support fastest among voters who feel economically insecure, according to a report urging Keir Starmer to focus on boosting living standards, rather than on culture wars and immigration.

The prime minister has faced calls from some backbench Labour MPs to take a tougher stance on migration and crime amid growing concern over the rise of Reform UK, Nigel Farage’s rightwing populist party, in the opinion polls. Continue reading…
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