Millions risk £202 energy price hike in July
Nearly 12 million UK households on standard tariffs face a £202 energy price hike in July, with many unaware of the upcoming increase, new research reveals.
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Octopus Energy Cuts Bills by £200 with Green Tariff
Octopus Energy launches Tenant Power, a green tariff saving social housing tenants £200 annually by sharing rewards of solar and battery tech with landlords.
Aston Martin Posts £66m Loss as Markets See Early Recovery Signs
Aston Martin reports a £66m pre-tax loss in Q1 2026, narrowing 18% year-on-year, with revenue up 16% to £270m. Sales dip 1%, but Americas grow 11%.
Santander customers can claim free £50 by Thursday
Santander customers can get a free £50 Amazon voucher by opening an Everyday account, but the offer ends at 1pm on Thursday, April 23. Martin Lewis' MSE alerts users.
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Teacher who had sex with pupil, 16, avoids jail
Clark Eastwood, 52, a former teacher at Endon High School, admitted having sex with a 16-year-old pupil and taking her for the morning-after pill. He received a suspended sentence.
Jet2 Sees Rise in Last-Minute Bookings Amid Iran War
Jet2 reports a 6.2% rise in summer bookings but warns of last-minute trends due to the Iran war and jet fuel shortage concerns, with profits expected to dip.
Maths Platform Third Space Learning Gets £4.4m Boost
Swindon-based Third Space Learning raises £4.4m to develop AI tutor Skye, aiming to expand into new markets and close the maths achievement gap.
Wren Kitchens Closes 15 Stores, Staff Redundant After US Exit
Wren Kitchens has closed 15 locations and made all staff redundant after filing for liquidation and pulling out of the US market, affecting showrooms and Home Depot studios.
NS&I Raises Interest Rates on British Savings Bonds
NS&I has increased interest rates on its fixed-term British Savings Bonds, including Guaranteed Growth and Guaranteed Income Bonds, with rates up to 4.50% AER.
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DWP Delays State Pension for 1961 Births as Age Rises to 67
The Department for Work and Pensions is postponing state pension payments for those born in certain years, with the pension age rising gradually from 66 to 67.
NatWest milestone announcement for 20 million customers
NatWest has issued a major announcement for its 20 million customers following its AGM, highlighting its return to full private ownership and future ambitions.
Nationwide Cuts Mortgage Rates for Landlords
Nationwide Building Society is reducing mortgage rates for existing and new buy-to-let customers from April 29, with cuts up to 0.20 percentage points.
DWP Told to Shift Thousands Off Universal Credit in Overhaul
Iain Duncan Smith backs Tony Blair Institute's call for welfare reform, noting six million workers earn less than some claimants and urging DWP to use Universal Credit tools.
Lloyds Bank Named Best UK Bank to Work For in 2026
Lloyds Bank, serving 28 million customers and with Birmingham branches, has been ranked the number one bank to work for in the UK by LinkedIn's Top Companies 2026 list.
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Reeves Confirms £2,270 VED Charge for Cars After April 2017
Rachel Reeves confirms £2,270 Vehicle Excise Duty for cars registered after April 2017 in the 10th of 13 tax bands, with top rates up to £5,690.
Lloyds Profits Surge as Income Forecast Raised
Lloyds Banking Group reports 33% Q1 profit rise to £2bn, raises net interest income forecast above £14.9bn amid Middle East conflict and higher interest rates.
DVLA Revokes 19,700 Licenses Over Vision Issues
DVLA cancels 19,700 driving licences due to poor eyesight as crashes linked to vision rise 26%. Confused.com urges regular eye tests, as government considers mandatory checks for older drivers.
Barclays and Lloyds Offer £200 Switching Bonuses
Barclays and Lloyds are offering £200 cash incentives to new customers who switch current accounts, with strict conditions and deadlines. MSE advises checking requirements carefully.
Three UK Banks Pay £40 Goodwill to 80,000 Customers
Over 80,000 Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland customers may receive £40 after a data glitch allowed others to see their transactions.
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Rachel Reeves fuel duty hike could cost families £150 a year
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces backlash over plans to increase fuel duty by 5p, potentially costing families £150 per year and hauliers £2,000, amid Middle East tensions.
Six Free Agents Blues and Rivals Will Battle For
Birmingham City face competition for Dan Neil, Karl Darlow, Dael Fry, Josh Laurent, Jefferson Lerma, and Ross Stewart this summer.
Cyber Resilience: A Business Priority, Not Just IT
Dan Giannasi, detective inspector at the North West Cyber Resilience Centre, argues that businesses must treat cybersecurity as a core business function, not just an IT concern, ahead of DTX Manchester.
UK households risk £348 extra on energy bills from July
Households on standard tariffs could pay £348 more annually for energy from July, as the price cap rises 12%. Fixed deals offer savings of up to £384 for high-use homes.
Mum's McDonald's Hack Gets You a Meal for £2.99
A mum shares a simple McDonald's receipt hack that lets you grab a Big Mac and fries for only £2.99 after completing a quick survey.
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Russell and Bromley shuts 33 stores after administration
Russell and Bromley closed 33 shops and nine concessions after Next bought the brand and three stores in a £2.5m deal, resulting in job losses.
Hundreds of Nectar Points Instantly with Simple Trick
Sainsbury's shoppers can earn hundreds of Nectar points instantly by linking their Marriott Bonvoy account. The trick was shared on Reddit, and many users confirmed it works.
Octopus Energy CEO Replies to Martin Lewis Over May 1 Change
Octopus Energy CEO Greg Jackson responds after Martin Lewis warned that the May 1 price change on Octopus Go tariff 'didn't sound great'. Jackson defends the increase.
Luggage Set Under £45 on Amazon
This stylish three-piece luggage set from Kono, including a suitcase, weekend bag and toiletry bag, is on sale for less than £45 on Amazon.
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Corner Sofa Under £470: Designer Style at ShopHomeStyle
Discover the Dunelm Compact Corner Chaise Sofa at ShopHomeStyle for under £470. Designer bouclé fabric, reversible chaise, solid wood frame – affordable luxury for small spaces.
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IQE Secures £81m Funding for Growth Plans
Leading Welsh tech firm IQE has secured an £81m investment package, including £30m from US semiconductor manufacturer MACOM, to support growth and conclude a strategic review.
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