Push for ‘clean energy’ expected to cause rise in household bills, Ed Miliband hints …C0NTINUE READING HERE>>> HOUSEHOLDS face paying higher energy bills before they drop in price in the drive for clean energy, Ed Miliband has hinted. The Energy Secretary says consumers will see costs eventually fall but didn’t rule out costs rising in … Read more
Reeves admits latest GDP figures are ‘disappointing’ as UK economy shrinks AGAIN – even before Budget tax raid …C0NTINUE READING HERE>>> RACHEL Reeves admitted she was “disappointed” today after the economy shrank for the second consecutive month. Britain’s GDP fell by 0.1 per cent in October, following an identical slump in September. The Chancellor insisted … Read more
UK economy shrinks unexpectedly as GDP falls 0.1% – what it means for your money …C0NTINUE READING HERE>>> THE UK unexpectedly economy shrank in October, latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show. The ONS said gross domestic product (GDP) contracted 0.1% in October. Most economists had been expecting GDP to rise by 0.1% during … Read more
ICELAND’S boss has said “food is too cheap” despite three years of rising prices during the cost-of-living crisis. Richard Walker said the relaunch of its interest-free loans for customers to spend in-store was not because groceries are too expensive but due to wider pressures on household budgets. Iceland set up its Food Club with charity … Read more
Blow for shoppers as ANOTHER major retailer issues price hike warning after Budget tax hit …C0NTINUE READING >>> ANOTHER major retailer has warned that prices will have to rise following Rachel Reeves’ Budget tax hikes. The boss of Currys has said price rises will be “inevitable” as it prepares to face £32million in extra costs … Read more