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Typical energy bill forecast to rise by £332 a year in July
Cornwall Insight says the recent surge in energy prices due to the Iran war is set to push up household bills.
Government borrowing higher than expected in February
The ONS said an increase in government tax receipts was outweighed by a rise in spending.
NI households set for £30 electricity reduction in July
The scheme, which will cost £81m, follows on from an announcement made at the UK budget in November 2025.
School uniform reuse scheme launches in London
The School Uniform Reuse Network aims to help schools and families reduce waste and save money.
Social supermarket praise for Comic Relief support
Yvonne Smith says "things were desperate" when she signed up to the Plate of Plenty in Nuneaton.
Trio charged over alleged plot to smuggle Nvidia chips from US to China
They allegedly used fake papers and dummy gear as part of a plan to sell billions in tech to China.
Trio charged over alleged plot to smuggle Nvidia chips from US to China
They allegedly used fake papers and dummy gear as part of a plan to sell billions in tech to China.
Colombia's budding tech scene needs a cash boost
Colombia has become a tech hub for Latin America, but attracting investors is a challenge.
Colombia's budding tech scene needs a cash boost
Colombia has become a tech hub for Latin America, but attracting investors is a challenge.
Russia, China and the US – the global winners and losers of the Iran war
As the conflict triggers economic disruption some risk being hit hard, while others stand to benefit.
The global winners and losers of the war in Iran
As the conflict triggers economic disruption some risk being hit hard, while others stand to benefit.
Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers
Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?
Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers
Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?
Stock markets rattled and energy prices soar after strikes on Qatar gas hub
Oil and gas prices have risen again after fresh strikes hit key infrastructure in the Middle East.
Watch: How oil and gas prices are pushing up the cost of living
From fuel to mortgages, the BBC looks at how oil and gas prices could push up the cost of living.
Why are gas prices soaring and how could it affect you?
Analysts fear the disruption to supply could continue for longer than initially thought.
US considers lifting sanctions on some Iranian oil
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent broached waiving sanctions on oil already at sea, which would be a stunning reversal of longstanding American policy.
US considers lifting sanctions on some Iranian oil
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent broached waiving sanctions on oil already at sea, which would be a stunning reversal of longstanding American policy.
Faisal Islam: Iran war is having a dramatic effect on the UK economy
The knock-on effects of the war in the Gulf go beyond a hold on interest rates and are set to reverberate for months.
Faisal Islam: Iran war is having a dramatic effect on the UK economy
The knock-on effects of the war in the Gulf go beyond a hold on interest rates and are set to reverberate for months.