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Savers warned about "leaking bucket" accounts that may leave them worse off | LBC
14+ hour, 11+ min ago (865+ words) People have have found their progress in building savings pots undermined by the eroding impacts of inflation, Moneyfacts said. Some savers have potentially lost around 19p per "1 saved in real terms since 2020, due to the eroding impacts of inflation outpacing savings…...
Why are we waiting until 2027 to fix 'subscription traps' costing Brits "1. 6 billion a year, writes Dean Dunham KC | LBC
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (599+ words) More transparency, less trickery and crucially, the ability to walk away without jumping through hoops is needed to cancel unwanted subscriptions, writes Dean Dunham KC By Dean Dunham KC At first glance, the government's crackdown on so-called "subscription traps" is…...
Half of UK households struggling to cover cost of essentials | LBC
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (583+ words) Half of UK households are struggling with the cost of everyday essentials, a survey suggests. The latest Which? Consumer Insight Tracker found that 49 per cent of households are being forced to dip into savings, sell possessions or take other measures…...
Plug-in solar power to be available in shops amid Miliband's clean power drive to lessen Iran war price shocks | LBC
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (825+ words) The plugs can be hung on balconies or fences and will soon be in the shops, it is hoped "Plug-in solar" panels will be made available to buy in shops for homeowners within months as part of the Government's drive…...
Energy industry urges Government to help with bills amid Iran war volatility | LBC
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (832+ words) Energy UK said latest projections from suppliers suggested customers could face an increase of as much as "250 on their annual bill. The Government should "immediately" step up efforts to ensure the most vulnerable households receive help with energy bills amid…...
Pubs told to switch off beer fridges to save money on energy bills as prices surge | LBC
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1016+ words) Firms should avoid unnecessary electricity use by switching off bottle fridges overnight, the Energy Secretary has suggested Pubs, restraurants and hotels should switch off beer fridges and ovens to save money on energy bills, the government has said, as it…...
Extra 53, 000 households on disability benefits to receive water bill help | LBC
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (669+ words) The Water Sure scheme caps the bills of certain households who use high amounts of water. An extra 53, 000 low-income households on disability benefits are to receive help paying their water bills under changes to the Water Sure help scheme. The…...
Some necessary relief: Ed Miliband welcomes energy cap cut amid affordability crisis as household bills set to fall by "117 | LBC
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (23+ words) Some necessary relief: Ed Miliband welcomes energy cap cut amid affordability crisis as household bills set to fall by "117lbc. co. uk...
New UK fuel rules let drivers find cheapest petrol and diesel in real time | LBC
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (552+ words) Thirty-party fuel-price apps and websites can access data from the Fuel Finder database. From Monday, all filling stations are required to report their prices within 30 minutes of a change. New Government guidance includes instructions for drivers to report discrepancies between…...
Free TV licences for benefits claimants under new Government plans | LBC
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (587+ words) Benefits claimants could receive a free television licence under new BBC reforms being considered by Labour. The review of the BBC's Royal Charter, which is coming up for renewal in 2027, was published on Tuesday and showed that more than half…...
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