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Government Moves to Scrap Gas Standing Charges for 23 Million UK Homes - editorial coverage on BudgetFitter
Consumer & Policy

Government Moves to Scrap Gas Standing Charges for 23 Million UK Homes

The Chancellor directs Ofgem to scrap gas standing charges, cutting fixed fees for 23 million homes and saving 60 percent an average…

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Warm Homes Loan Scheme Details Subsidised Borrowing to Slash Bills - editorial coverage on BudgetFitter
Consumer & Policy

Warm Homes Loan Scheme Details Subsidised Borrowing to Slash Bills

UK households can now access low-interest and interest-free loans of up to £20,000 for solar panels, heat pumps, and home storage batteries.

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UK Shop Price Inflation Hits 2.1% in Two-and-a-Half-Year High - editorial coverage on BudgetFitter
Consumer & Policy

UK Shop Price Inflation Hits 2.1% in Two-and-a-Half-Year High

Shop price inflation reached 2.1 percent in October as surging raw material, food, and energy expenses force UK retailers to raise shelf…

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Consumer & Policy

UK Minimum Wage Set to Rise to £13.20 in Upcoming Budget

National Living Wage rates look set to rise 3.9% to £13.20 an hour, while youth rate acceleration pauses to protect hiring and…

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Ministers Step In to Regulate Water Bills and Force Customer Value

Environment Secretary Angela Eagle issues unprecedented instructions to water regulators, demanding affordable bills and priority funding for leak prevention.

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