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Will gas and electricity bills fall? Energy price forecast
Billpayers in the UK have seen their energy bills rise by around £35 a year after the October price cap was introduced. Where will prices go next?
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Triple lock alternatives: will the government reform the state pension?
The government has promised not to touch the state pension triple lock this Parliament, but rising costs mean reform could be inevitable eventually
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Should you switch to a fixed energy tariff?
As energy prices remain volatile and far above pre-2022 levels, is now the time to look for a fixed energy tariff? We check out the latest gas and electricity deals
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Energy bills to rise by 0.2% in January 2026
Costs are rising to cover funding of the Sizewell C nuclear project in Suffolk
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Inheritance tax receipts surge by £200m as more loved ones pay up
Inheritance tax receipts have jumped again, with HMRC raking in £5.2 billion between April and October – £200 million more than the same period a year ago
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Saving vs investing: which is better to help you make more money?
While saving is great for short-term goals, investing can help your money grow over the long term. But is one better than the other – and what is the real difference?
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Should ISA investors be forced to hold UK shares?
The UK government would like ISA investors to hold more UK stocks – but many of us are already overexposed
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How Germany became the new sick man of Europe
Friedrich Merz, Germany's Keir Starmer, seems unable to tackle the deep-seated economic problems the country is facing. What happens next?
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Autumn Budget 2025: What we know so far
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce a slew of new measures in her second Autumn Budget and an ailing economy means tax hikes are almost certain. Here's what we know so far, and what analysts are expecting.
