The third consecutive increase to Ofgem’s price cap sees the bill of a typical household paying by direct debit rise 6.4 to £1,849 a year.

The wage increase coincides with hikes to council tax, employer national insurance contributions and household bills.

Food inflation continued to edge up in March, despite retailers doing “all they can” to avert pressures bearing down on the industry, figures show. Food prices overall are now 2.4% higher than last ...

Millions of workers will receive a pay rise after the statutory minimum rate increased on Tuesday in a move unions believe will help boost economic growth. However, business groups have cautioned over ...

Households are facing across-the-board increases in their bills as “awful April” takes effect. Here is a list of what is going up, and what you can do to make sure you pay as little as possible. Ofgem ...