The Impact of Gas Prices on Energy Bills Wholesale natural gas prices have surged more than 40% this month as one analyst described it as a “perfect storm” that threatens to send energy bills rising further. Day-ahead prices for UK delivery were at a six-month high on Friday, rising more than 14% as contracts rose…
Videos of protests in Iran were reportedly shown online on Friday night, despite threats from the country’s authorities to crack down on demonstrators after shutting down the internet and cutting telephone lines to the outside world. The protesters appear to be encouraged by repeated declarations of support from the Trump administration and the country’s exiled crown…
getty images Loan charities say they are receiving a large number of calls as people worry that their financial situation has become unbearable. The first week of January is usually the busiest time of year for the helpline, following a particularly expensive period. Advice charity StepChange said Monday was busier than any single day last…
getty images Pubs’ business rate bills are to be slashed in the upcoming rise. An announcement is due to be made by the government in England in the next few days. The government is expected to say it will make changes to the way pubs calculate business rates, resulting in lower increases in bills. Treasury…
Bought gold in Dubai last year? Here’s how much you made if prices rose 60% The Dubai gold market produced a big surprise in 2025, with one of the most dramatic rallies in recent history. What started as a modest year for bullion turned into a spectacular performance, with the price of 24-carat gold rising…
