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- Farewell radiators? Testing out electric infrared wallpaperPosted on February 5, 2023 at 1:44 am
Pilots are being run around the UK to see if electric wallpaper could be an efficient way to heat […]
- Energy firms given Tuesday deadline for prepayment meter actionPosted on February 5, 2023 at 12:09 am
Business Secretary Grant Shapps said energy firms need to refocus their efforts on customers who […]
- Energy Ombudsman complaints at a record highPosted on February 4, 2023 at 1:03 pm
The most common complaints include incorrect billing, poor customer service and problems switching […]
- Elon Musk found not guilty of fraud over Tesla tweetPosted on February 4, 2023 at 9:37 am
The Tesla boss is cleared of fraud charges over a tweet about taking the carmaker back into private […]
- 'I'm obsessed with my smart meter'Posted on February 3, 2023 at 10:31 pm
Smart meter in home displays can be a useful budgeting tool but for some they become a source of […]
- FTSE 100 closes at record highPosted on February 3, 2023 at 8:40 pm
The stock index closes at a high as global inflation and interest rate fears ease. […]
- Pregnant women to get more protection against being made redundantPosted on February 3, 2023 at 5:07 pm
New law will aim to cover expectant mothers from the moment they tell their boss they are pregnant. […]
- 'Our mortgage got so high we put off having a baby'Posted on February 3, 2023 at 3:21 pm
Homeowners tell the BBC they are being hit harder by rising mortgage rates than soaring fuel and […]
- Energy bills: What can I do if I can't afford to pay?Posted on February 3, 2023 at 1:45 pm
If you're struggling to afford your gas and electricity bills, what options are available? […]
- Samsung boss didn't give daughter a smartphone until she was 11Posted on February 3, 2023 at 1:13 pm
The firm's UK mobile head says the decision is down to parental choice and safe internet browsing […]
- Energy firms told to stop force-fitting prepayment metersPosted on February 3, 2023 at 11:51 am
British Gas has been heavily criticised for practices around installing prepayment meters. […]
- Fraud claims against Adani group spark political row in IndiaPosted on February 3, 2023 at 11:32 am
Indian opposition leaders demand an investigation into the Adani Group amid allegations of […]
- Steven Bartlett: Firm founded by Dragons' Den star to sell for £7.7mPosted on February 3, 2023 at 11:29 am
Social media agency Social Chain, founded by Steven Bartlett in Manchester, is set to be sold. […]
- Flybe pilot says company was recruiting day before collapsePosted on February 3, 2023 at 10:26 am
Keith Sivell woke up for an early shift last Saturday to find out he had lost his job with the […]
- Apple sales in biggest fall since 2019Posted on February 3, 2023 at 9:58 am
The decline came as people cut back in the face of higher living costs, said Apple's boss. […]
- Bill Gates would rather pay for vaccines than travel to MarsPosted on February 3, 2023 at 7:13 am
The Microsoft co-founder also believes artificial intelligence will "dramatically" transform […]
- New Porsche mistakenly put on sale at bargain price in ChinaPosted on February 3, 2023 at 5:41 am
Hundreds of would-be buyers put down a reservation fee after a dealership in China made the error. […]
- Strikes Update: How Friday 3 February’s strike will affect youPosted on February 3, 2023 at 12:55 am
With train drivers in England on strike and teachers walking out in Scotland, what do you need to […]
- Cost of living: Car insurance pushed up by paint and energy pricesPosted on February 3, 2023 at 12:08 am
There was an 8% rise in the cost of cover in the last three months of 2022, figures show. […]
- PG&E to stand trial over deadly California wildfirePosted on February 2, 2023 at 10:55 pm
Pacific Gas & Electric will face trial for manslaughter over its role in a deadly Californian […]
- Bank of England says recession expected to be shorter and less severePosted on February 2, 2023 at 6:12 pm
Interest rates rise to 4% as the Bank says the slump will last just over a year rather than almost […]
- Adani: How the billionaire's empire lost $100bn in daysPosted on February 2, 2023 at 12:07 pm
The business tycoon has seen billions wiped off his wealth after a US investment firm's scathing […]
- Can Sri Lanka trade its way back to prosperity?Posted on February 2, 2023 at 12:13 am
Ben Chu, Newsnight's economic editor, takes a closer look at the country's economic woes. […]
- Energy bills pushed up by electricity charge, research showsPosted on February 1, 2023 at 12:42 pm
The price energy suppliers pay for electricity is linked to the price of gas-fired generation. […]
- The trucks ditching diesel and driving themselvesPosted on February 1, 2023 at 12:02 am
From addressing the climate emergency to the shortage of HGV drivers, is this the future? […]
- What impact has Brexit had on the UK economy?Posted on January 31, 2023 at 5:29 pm
It is three years since the UK left the EU and time to start looking at the evidence. […]
- Cost of living: Row over who should police energy prepayment switchesPosted on January 31, 2023 at 12:37 pm
A trade body for energy firms says the regulator should ensure rules are followed, but Ofgem hits […]
- Shoppers turn to own-label lines to save moneyPosted on January 31, 2023 at 12:03 pm
Sales of value lines have grown 47% in the last year as food prices soar, research suggests. […]
- How to add 'sizzle' to meat-free productsPosted on January 31, 2023 at 12:06 am
Firms are creating artificial animal fats that they promise will make meat-free products taste […]
- Cost of living: One in five eating food beyond use-by datePosted on January 30, 2023 at 12:59 pm
A similar number have eaten smaller portions owing to rising prices, with more struggling to stay […]
- Over-50s at work: 'You feel your usefulness has passed'Posted on January 30, 2023 at 12:46 am
A survey suggests applicants are right when they say employers are less open to hiring older […]
- The new tech offering relief from the misery of period painPosted on January 30, 2023 at 12:08 am
Two start-up firms are making wearable technology that targets menstrual discomfort. […]
- 'Elon Musk has made me embarrassed to drive my Tesla now'Posted on January 29, 2023 at 12:10 am
Elon Musk was once hailed as the secret to Tesla's success. Now he's one of its problems. […]
- Hemp makes a comeback in the construction industryPosted on January 27, 2023 at 12:07 am
A revival of hemp cultivation in Portugal has spurred the use of hemp blocks in construction. […]
- Mobile phone fraud: 'They stole £22,500 using my banking app'Posted on January 27, 2023 at 12:02 am
Banks are being caught off guard by the growing threat of mobile phone fraud, says charity the […]