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What More Could Government Do To Help With Energy Bills?
What More Could Government Do To Help With Energy Bills?
Energy
Ofgem announced this week that the energy price cap would increase to the highest level in three years as the war in Iran continues to drive up energy prices in the UK.
PM Says Government Plans To Remove Standing Charges From Energy Bills
Energy
PM Says Government Plans To Remove Standing Charges From Energy Bills
New PM Andy Burnham Pledges Cost Of Living Action And An End To Rough Sleeping In First Speech
Political parties
New PM Andy Burnham Pledges Cost Of Living Action And An End To Rough Sleeping In First Speech
Rachel Reeves Announces Cost Of Living Package For Households
Social affairs
Rachel Reeves Announces Cost Of Living Package For Households
Cost Of Living Champion Lord Walker: Rejoining The Single Market “Would Be A Terrible Idea”
Economy
Cost Of Living Champion Lord Walker: Rejoining The Single Market “Would Be A Terrible Idea”
Private Sector Offered To Lend Government Experts To Help Design Energy Bill Support
Energy
Private Sector Offered To Lend Government Experts To Help Design Energy Bill Support
Rail And Bus Fares Should Be Cut To Protect Public From Iran Petrol Spike, Says Ed Davey
Economy
Rail And Bus Fares Should Be Cut To Protect Public From Iran Petrol Spike, Says Ed Davey
Opinion
Being cautious is the riskiest thing Andy Burnham could do
Political parties
By Veronica Hawking
Being cautious is the riskiest thing Andy Burnham could do
To lift families out of fuel poverty, Burnham must shift regressive levies off energy bills
Energy
By Toby Perkins MP
To lift families out of fuel poverty, Burnham must shift regressive levies off energy bills
For electoral success, Burnham must ensure more Labour voters feel comfortably off
Economy
By James Crouch
For electoral success, Burnham must ensure more Labour voters feel comfortably off
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Labour Surges To Eight-Point Lead In New Poll
Labour Surges To Eight-Point Lead In New Poll
Political parties
PM Says Government Plans To Remove Standing Charges From Energy Bills
PM Says Government Plans To Remove Standing Charges From Energy Bills
Energy
Green Party Explores Ways To Revisit Zionism Motion Ahead Of Spring Conference
Green Party Explores Ways To Revisit Zionism Motion Ahead Of Spring Conference
Political parties
Chris Bryant: Northern Ireland's Politicians Are Addicted To The Abnormal – They Need A Spell Of Cold Turkey
Chris Bryant: Northern Ireland's Politicians Are Addicted To The Abnormal – They Need A Spell Of Cold Turkey
Home affairs
Former Starmerite Ministers Push For Pro-Business Budget Policies
Former Starmerite Ministers Push For Pro-Business Budget Policies
Economy
Burnham must not seek to reverse Brexit – that won't fix Britain's problems
Burnham must not seek to reverse Brexit – that won't fix Britain's problems
By Jon Trickett MP
Brexit
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Inflation, Energy Bills, Mortgages: Cost Of Living Challenges Facing Britain In 2024
Social affairs
Inflation, Energy Bills, Mortgages: Cost Of Living Challenges Facing Britain In 2024
High interest rates, elevated energy bills, and above average inflation will see the cost of living crisis rumble on into 2024.
Government Warned Food Banks Are Now Ingrained In British Life
Social affairs
Government Warned Food Banks Are Now Ingrained In British Life
Chief executive of the Trussell Trust, Emma Revie, has told PoliticsHome the charity's food banks are at "breaking point" and expressed concern that they were becoming permanent fixtures in British society.
Soaring Mortgages Could “Define” Tory Election Defeat
Economy
Soaring Mortgages Could “Define” Tory Election Defeat
Spooked Conservative MPs fear soaring mortgage rates will "define" the rest of this parliament and represent the final nail in the coffin for their party's chances of retaining power at the next general election.
Cost of living news
Tory Focus On Immigration Has Little Appeal For Voters Moving To Labour
Economy
Tory Focus On Immigration Has Little Appeal For Voters Moving To Labour
New polling shows how little voters currently undecided or leaning towards Labour care less about immigration compared with the cost of living and the National Health Service.
Regulators need to start listening to consumers
Communities
By Ben Cooper
Regulators need to start listening to consumers
To rebuild trust in markets, government and regulators need to start listening to consumers.
Spring Budget's Cost Of Living Support 'Thin On The Ground'
Social affairs
Spring Budget's Cost Of Living Support "Thin On The Ground"
Campaigners have said the cost of living support measures announced in Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget fall short of what is needed to help households struggling with the cost of living.
Five Million People Can't Afford Basic Outgoings In 'Living Standards Catastrophe'
Social affairs
Five Million People Can't Afford Basic Outgoings In "Living Standards Catastrophe"
Exclusive: New research by Citizens Advice has found that five million people are living in a negative budget, meaning the amount of money they have coming in does not meet the cost of basic outgoings such as accommodation, food and fuel.
How EDF is helping keep homes warm this New Year Partner content
Energy
By EDF
How EDF is helping keep homes warm this New Year
As we all feel the force of the latest cold snap, some of our customers will have to make the awful choice between putting the heating on or paying for other essentials.
Inflation, Energy Bills, Mortgages: Cost Of Living Challenges Facing Britain In 2024
Social affairs
Inflation, Energy Bills, Mortgages: Cost Of Living Challenges Facing Britain In 2024
High interest rates, elevated energy bills, and above average inflation will see the cost of living crisis rumble on into 2024.
Government Warned Food Banks Are Now Ingrained In British Life
Social affairs
Government Warned Food Banks Are Now Ingrained In British Life
Chief executive of the Trussell Trust, Emma Revie, has told PoliticsHome the charity's food banks are at "breaking point" and expressed concern that they were becoming permanent fixtures in British society.
Labour Warns 'Toxic' Cost Of Living Is Driving Homelessness At Christmas
Social affairs
Labour Warns "Toxic" Cost Of Living Is Driving Homelessness At Christmas
Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner has said a "toxic mix" of rising rents, no-fault evictions, and the cost of living crisis is a major driving factor of homelessness this Christmas.
Small businesses who rent can get more control this winter with a smart meter Partner content
Energy
By Smart Energy GB
Small businesses who rent can get more control this winter with a smart meter
Although many small business owners feel more confident this year, high costs are still a worry
Jeremy Hunt Accused Of Being 'Untruthful' About Cost Of Living Support
Social affairs
Jeremy Hunt Accused Of Being "Untruthful" About Cost Of Living Support
Work and pensions committee chair Stephen Timms has accused Jeremy Hunt of providing him with an "untruthful" answer in parliament on the future of the Household Support Fund and has called on the Chancellor to formally correct the record.
Labour Will Force Energy Debate In Commons As Worry Over Bills Bites
Energy
Labour Will Force Energy Debate In Commons As Worry Over Bills Bites
Labour will force a King's Speech debate on energy independence and energy bills on Thursday - with more than three quarters of people "very concerned" or "somewhat concerned" about affording energy bills this winter, according exclusive polling for PoliticsHome.
New exhibition paints a worrying picture of life as a parent of young children in Great Britain Partner content
Economy
By The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK)
New exhibition paints a worrying picture of life as a parent of young children in Great Britain
Labour MP Demands Investigation Into Multimillion-Pound Pensions Project Running 7 Years Late
Economy
Labour MP Demands Investigation Into Multimillion-Pound Pensions Project Running 7 Years Late
A Labour MP has asked the National Audit Office to investigate the delays to the government’s long-awaited Pensions Dashboard project, which has cost the taxpayer millions of pounds.
Why disability benefit claims are surging in the UK
Health
By Chaminda Jayanetti
Why disability benefit claims are surging in the UK
Disability benefit claims have surged in the last two years, taking in multiple health conditions and all age groups. Is it the effect of the pandemic, the consequences of NHS waiting lists, or in response to rising living costs? Chaminda Jayanetti digs into the data. Illustration by Tracy Worrall
Energy efficiency improvements are key to reduce the financial burden on households
Economy
By Ben Lake MP
Energy efficiency improvements are key to reduce the financial burden on households
High energy prices have become a sad fact of life for households across the country.
Soaring Mortgages Could “Define” Tory Election Defeat
Economy
Soaring Mortgages Could “Define” Tory Election Defeat
Spooked Conservative MPs fear soaring mortgage rates will "define" the rest of this parliament and represent the final nail in the coffin for their party's chances of retaining power at the next general election.
New Brexit Checks Risk Meat And Cheese Prices Soaring Even Higher
Brexit
New Brexit Checks Risk Meat And Cheese Prices Soaring Even Higher
Post-Brexit import checks due to be introduced this autumn are predicted to cause "a shock in the system" with the price of meat and dairy seeing another spike on top of recent inflation.

What Energy Price Cap Update Will Mean For Bills
Energy
What Energy Price Cap Update Will Mean For Bills
Ofgem's energy price cap is expected to fall below the government's Energy Price Guarantee (EPG) in July for the first time since the government introduced it last September – but experts have warned of a new normal of high energy bills.
Money worries are fuelling a mental health crisis
Health
By Mark Rowland
Money worries are fuelling a mental health crisis
Whilst the pandemic might be in our rear-view mirror, life in 2023 brings new pressures such as the cost of living crisis and the threat of global instability which is contributing to feelings of worry, fear and anxiety across the United Kingdom. That’s why anxiety is the theme of our Mental Health Awareness Week.
Conservative MP Wants Children's Clothing Tax Relief Extended To Ease Cost Of Living
Economy
Conservative MP Wants Children's Clothing Tax Relief Extended To Ease Cost Of Living
A Conservative MP has called on the government to extend children’s clothing tax relief and come up with more “creative ideas” to win back voters who are feeling the bite of the cost of living after the party was faced with a tough set of local election results.
Soaring food costs must be a wake up call to invest in a resilient food system
Health
By Jo Gideon MP
Soaring food costs must be a wake up call to invest in a resilient food system
Food security is a global issue, and it is a very immediate concern for many people. The cost of a weekly food basket has risen by 25 per cent in the last year.
In a cost of living crisis we need to do more to limit the impact of financial insecurity on mental health
Health
By Lord Davies of Brixton
In a cost of living crisis we need to do more to limit the impact of financial insecurity on mental health
One in four of us will experience a problem with our mental health at some stage of our life. We also know that for those who are affected, having concurrent financial problems will almost invariably make things worse
LV= Survey Reveals How the Nation’s Households are Coping With the Impact of Rising Inflation Partner content
Economy
By LV=
LV= Survey Reveals How the Nation’s Households are Coping With the Impact of Rising Inflation
With the latest inflation figures stubbornly remaining in double digits, families across the nation are facing hard choices about how to cover the costs of food and bills. A major survey from mutual LV= reveals just how rising prices are impacting on consumers across the UK.
Households Braced For Expensive “New Normal” As Higher Energy Bills Kick In
Energy
Households Braced For Expensive “New Normal” As Higher Energy Bills Kick In
Cost of living campaigners have urged government not to allow a "new normal" of high gas and electricity bills, which will increase by at least £67 this month.
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