Martin Lewis: Energy bills to rise 13%, more bad news ahead
Martin Lewis warns energy bills will rise 13% in July, adding £30-40 for typical households. He says the outlook for October is 'not good news either' due to high gas prices.
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Unai Emery Gets £100m Transfer Budget After Europa League Win
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery will be rewarded with a £100m transfer budget after leading the club to Europa League glory, their first trophy in three decades.
DVLA Cancels 20,000 Licences for Over-70s Drivers
The DVLA has cancelled nearly 20,000 driving licences for drivers over 70 in three years. The government consults on mandatory cognitive and eyesight tests as part of road safety reforms.
Santander Cuts Mortgage Rates by Up to 0.23% Tomorrow
Santander reduces mortgage rates by up to 0.23% from May 22, benefiting first-time buyers and buy-to-let borrowers, as inflation drops to 2.8%.
Speeding Offence Could Cost Young Drivers £645+
A single speeding offence could cost young drivers over £645 due to fines, licence revocation, test retakes, and four years of higher insurance premiums, according to Go.Compare research.
Iceland BBQ Deal: £90 Essentials for £51
Iceland's bank holiday BBQ deal lets shoppers get five items for £15, stackable with a £9 off £60 code, making £90 worth of food cost just £51.
Reeves to raise 45p mileage rate for low-mileage drivers
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to announce an increase in the 45p per mile HMRC mileage rate for business travel, unchanged for 15 years, benefiting drivers covering under 10,000 miles annually.
DVLA Cancels 8,060 Licences for Drivers Aged 80-89
DVLA data reveals 8,060 licences revoked for drivers aged 80-89, plus 1,202 for over-90s. Police can now test eyesight roadside under 2026 rules.
Nationwide £100 Fairer Share Payment: Eligibility Explained
Nationwide Building Society has announced its 2026 Fairer Share payment, offering eligible customers a £100 boost. Around 4.4 million customers qualify. Find out if you're eligible.
Labour Overhauls Broken Fit Note System with Personalised Plans
The UK government announces an overhaul of the fit note system, replacing it with personalised 'stay in work' plans through four pilots across England.
Chancellor Urges Supermarkets to Cap Essential Food Prices
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has asked supermarkets to consider voluntarily capping prices on essentials like bread, milk and eggs to tackle rising living costs, sparking industry backlash.
Sage Reports Double-Digit Growth on Cloud and AI
Sage posted 10% revenue growth to £1.36bn and 15% profit rise, driven by cloud products and increased AI adoption. CEO Steve Hare calls it an excellent first half.
Aldi: Loyalty Card Users Overpay £126 a Month
Aldi warns shoppers using loyalty cards at major UK supermarkets are overpaying up to £126 a month compared to Aldi's prices, based on Which? data.
EasyJet Losses Soar to £552m Amid Jet Fuel Crisis
EasyJet reports £552m losses but assures no jet fuel disruption despite Middle East conflict, keeping fare rises minimal amid uncertainty.
Nationwide Income Surges to £6.4bn on Credit Card Growth
Nationwide reports 22% income rise to £6.4bn, driven by consumer lending and credit card expansion, despite a dip in pre-tax profit.
UK Heatwave to Break 1922 May Record with 33C Highs
The UK is set for a prolonged heatwave with temperatures reaching 33C, potentially breaking the 1922 May record of 32.8C in London.
Tommee Tippee Baby Bundle: New Parent Essentials
Discover the Tommee Tippee baby bundle, a collection of essential items for new parents. Our review covers the bundle's contents, value, and why it's a must-have.
Nationwide £100 Bonus for 4 Million Customers
Nationwide Building Society confirms 4 million customers will receive a £100 Fairer Share payment, the fourth year running. Eligibility requires a qualifying current account and savings or mortgage.
Mono Electric Standing Desk Home Office Deal
Discover the Mono Electric Standing Desk deal for home offices. Features adjustable height, sturdy build, and ergonomic design. Save on this premium desk for a productive workspace.
Price Caps on Bread, Milk, Eggs at UK Supermarkets Abandoned
The UK government has scrapped plans for voluntary price caps on staple foods like bread, milk, and eggs at Asda, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Tesco, Aldi, and Lidl after backlash from retailers and the Bank of England.
19p Aldi Ice Lolly Beats Walls Calippo in Taste Test
A taste test of budget ice lollies from seven supermarkets reveals Aldi's 19p fruit sticks outperform Walls Calippo, offering great flavor and value.
M&S raises free delivery threshold to £75, sparking backlash
Marks and Spencer has increased the minimum spend for free online delivery from £60 to £75, leaving shoppers furious. The change applies to clothes, home, and beauty products. Customers who don't meet the threshold pay £3.99 standard delivery. M&S says th
Morrisons Free Kids Breakfasts Return for Half-Term
Morrisons reintroduces free breakfasts for children during May half-term. Kids can eat for free daily from May 25-31 at any UK store café.
Reeves Confirms £1 Tax Charge for Thousands of Drivers
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a £1 vehicle tax charge for hauliers and extends fuel duty freeze, aiming to ease cost-of-living pressures and support the haulage industry.
West Midlands Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster Plan
Project MADE unveils a 10-year plan to boost West Midlands advanced manufacturing, aiming for £44bn output, 50,000 jobs, and £1.6bn investment by 2035.
DSW Launches Challenger Legal Platform with New Division
Dow Schofield Watts launches DSW Legal, a challenger legal platform led by James Mallender, aiming to attract entrepreneurial lawyers seeking alternatives to traditional partnerships.
Somerset fruit machinery firm with Royal Warrant enters admin
SFM Technology, a Somerset fruit harvesting machinery firm awarded a Royal Warrant in 2012, has fallen into administration, with HMRC petitioning for its winding-up.
Blues Transfer Debate: Riedewald or Neil as Free Agent Target
Birmingham City writers Alex Dicken and Brian Dick debate which free agent the Blues should sign to boost their promotion push, with Jairo Riedewald and Dan Neil as top candidates.
New £240 Road Tax for UK Electric Cars from 2028
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms a new £240 annual road tax for electric and plug-in hybrid drivers, starting April 2028, as part of a pay-per-mile system.
Amazon Bluetooth Sleep Mask Under £28 Spotted by Shoppers
Amazon shoppers are raving about a Bluetooth sleep mask priced under £28, perfect for relaxing sleep with built-in headphones.
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