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UK inflation rises to 2.9% in July after energy bills spike

UK inflation rises to 2.9% in July after energy bills spike

UK inflation climbed to 2.9% in July following a sharp increase in household energy bills driven by Ofgem's price cap adjustment.

Business ·19 Aug 2026, 09:36 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
UK households near new pylons to receive up to £2,500 off electricity bills

UK households near new pylons to receive up to £2,500 off electricity bills

Thousands of households near new or upgraded electricity transmission infrastructure are set to receive financial relief through a government scheme.

Politics ·12 Aug 2026, 08:04 ·Clara West 4 min read
Rachel Reeves faces backlash as Ofgem energy cap hike offsets cost measures

Rachel Reeves faces backlash as Ofgem energy cap hike offsets cost measures

New data reveals an impending 13% energy price cap increase, with experts warning that this hike may leave many UK families facing a net loss in income.

Cost of Living ·14 Jul 2026, 06:02 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
UK energy bills to rise 13 percent as Ofgem price cap hits 1,862 pounds

UK energy bills to rise 13 percent as Ofgem price cap hits 1,862 pounds

A new Ofgem price cap has pushed typical annual energy bills to £1,862, driven by a 24% rise in gas unit rates. We outline the cost impact and steps for consumers to manage their household budgets.

Cost of Living ·12 Jul 2026, 22:33 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
UK energy bills rise by 13 percent as Iran conflict impacts markets

UK energy bills rise by 13 percent as Iran conflict impacts markets

UK households face a 13 percent increase in energy bills as market impacts from the conflict involving Iran continue. Experts note that retail costs remain high due to supply chain lags despite recent cooling in global oil prices.

Cost of Living ·5 Jul 2026, 14:31 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
UK inflation holds at 2.8 percent despite looming energy price cap rise

UK inflation holds at 2.8 percent despite looming energy price cap rise

UK inflation remained at 2.8 percent in May, defying analyst expectations. Experts now warn that a looming energy price hike could renew cost-of-living pressures.

Cost of Living ·5 Jul 2026, 03:34 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
UK inflation falls to 2.8% as energy bills drive April decline

UK inflation falls to 2.8% as energy bills drive April decline

UK inflation hit its lowest level in over a year at 2.8% as a reduction in the Ofgem energy price cap eased household costs. Analysts caution that rising producer input prices and global instability may lead to a temporary downward trend.

Cost of Living ·4 Jul 2026, 17:04 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read