Starmer's plea to business leaders as Iran war impacts UK households

Bosses from energy, shipping and banking firms were called in to Downing Street for talks on Monday. | ITV National News ...

UK food inflation could hit 'double digits' due to war in Iran

Cucumbers and tomatoes could be among the first foods to experience price rises, followed by crisps, chocolate and coffee.

How does the government plan to help with your energy bills?

The chancellor set out measures the government intends to take to help combat rising energy prices as a result of the Iran ...

Household energy bill drop ‘short-lived respite’ amid fears of July hike

Ofgem’s price cap has dropped from £1,758 to £1,641 – a reduction of £117 or around £10 a month for the average household. | ...

Starmer pledges cost-of-living support for households hit by energy price spike

Sir Keir on Sunday did not answer calls from Mr Trump to deploy warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil trade ...

Government to make 'plug-in' solar panels available within months

The government has unveiled plans to make plug in solar panels available in shops, as well as a commitment for all new homes ...

Interest rate cuts more likely than hikes, says Bank of England's former chief economist

Andy Haldane told ITV News he believed the conflict in Iran was a "setback" for the UK economy just as it was about to pick ...
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Swinney to push for powers over energy if SNP wins election

The First Minister will visit the north-east of Scotland on Monday.

Why is the Strait of Hormuz so important and how could disruption affect UK bills?

The war in Iran has sent shockwaves through the global economy, with Tehran using the Strait of Hormuz as a way of causing ...
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UK Energy Bills to Drop to Nearly Two-Year Low

The average UK energy bill is set to drop by about 7% from April, to the lowest in almost two years, as the government has shifted part of the costs for supporting renewables from the household bills ...