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By Karen Hoggan Published 22 minutes ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Energy bills for a typical household could hit £4,266 next year, consultancy Cornwall Insight has warned. The higher estimate means the average household would be paying £355 a month, instead of £164 a month currently. Cornwall cited regulator Ofgem's decision to change the price cap every three months instead of six and higher wholesale prices for its high forecast. But Ofgem said no forecast for next year could be "robust" at this stage and had "limited value". The latest price cap - the maximum amount suppliers can charge customers for average energy usage in England, Scotland and Wales for October - is due to be announced at the end of this month. Cornwall expects this to rise to £3,582 a year, compared to the regulator's prediction of £2,800 a year . Dr Craig Lowrey, … [Read more...] about Energy bills forecast to hit over £4,200 a year

Paula Irvine stole hundreds of pounds from an elderly woman (Image: Liverpool Echo) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Paula Irvine, 48, took hundreds of pounds from her elderly victim over the course of two months.  The victim's daughter-in-law became suspicious when she discovered about £600 was missing from the woman's purse so she installed a CCTV security system in her property. Related articles Carer's deceit uncovered by vulnerable Parkinson's sufferer's daughter Carer offered disabled woman dog biscuits in 'wilful abuse' Irvine was filmed, just eight days later, crouching behind the armchair the woman was sat in and rifling through her handbag. The carer took £70 in cash in the clip, played to the judge at … [Read more...] about Heartless carer caught stealing from 93-year-old walks free from court

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Families across the UK are facing a “devastating” winter of bill hikes - with energy bills set to skyrocket again, interest rates and inflation continuing to rise and warnings of a recession . Leading energy analysts are predicting the Ofgem price cap could hit a massive £3,359 in October - up £1,388 from the April price cap level of £1,971. The price cap is then expected to rise further still in January, with Cornwall Analysts suggesting it could reach £3,616. On top of this, the Bank of England has just raised interest rates from 1.25% to 1.75% - adding hundreds of pounds to homeowners with a variable rate or tracker mortgage, and pushing up the cost of borrowing. It comes as inflation continues to spiral out of control. Inflation is currently at a 40-year high of 9.4% and is expected to keep rising. Are you worried about rising bills this winter? Let us know: [email protected] Cost of Living Our Cost of Living team of experts are here … [Read more...] about Everything you can do NOW to prepare for ‘devastating’ winter bill shock

Liz Truss’s plans to slash taxes could trigger a wave of investment into the UK, the boss of Legal & General has said. Nigel Wilson, the influential City grandee and chief executive of the UK’s biggest pensions manager, said that cutting taxes on businesses could boost the attractiveness of Britain as a destination for international investors. Attracting overseas money could soften the blow as the economy heads into a recession, Mr Wilson said. "Reducing the tax burden will be seen by international investors [as a sign] that the country is open for business,” he said. It comes as Ms Truss and former chancellor Rishi Sunak, the two candidates vying to replace Boris Johnson as prime minister, continue to trade blows about whether immediate tax cuts would boost economic growth or stoke inflation. Ms Truss is in favour of rapidly cutting taxes in the hope it will stimulate economic activity, while Mr Sunak argues that slashing taxes now will only serve to prolong the … [Read more...] about Liz Truss’s tax cuts could trigger a wave of investment into the UK, says L&G chief

Just like clockwork, I’m back in the hospital waiting room. My leg bounces as I wait for my name to be called, hoping that this month’s consultation will have better news than the last. But it never does. ‘Maybe next month!’ my nurse will tell me – knowing there’s nothing she can say that will actually ease my frustration at an ever-growing waiting list for surgery. I lift up my sleeve, ready for my monthly dose of Prostap – a drug that keeps my body in a menopausal state. I clench my fist in preparation for the pain, but the injection will never hurt as much as the sound of newborns crying from down the hall. The thing is, I have chronic pain, bladder issues, and as a result of my endometriosis, I’m in a chemical menopause. After being diagnosed with endometriosis in 2019, at 19, almost seven years after my nauseating pain, heavy periods and painful sex began, I initially felt hopeful. I knew why I was in so much pain, and was optimistic that my condition would … [Read more...] about I’m 21 and already having to think about having kids because of my endometriosis

MILLIONS of struggling households could be eligible for extra cash to help with the rising cost of living. Help including supermarket vouchers and special discounts are available to people who are on Universal Credit and other benefits. If you and your family are feeling the pinch, the extra cash and support could make a big difference to your finances. Here we round up what you could get and how to claim. Cost of living payment - £326 Eight million households on means-tested benefits will get a cost of living payment worth up to £650. These are both tax-free and won't affect your benefits, or count towards the benefit cap. READ MORE IN MONEY HELPING HAND I'm a Universal Credit expert - how to get £1,200 in freebies and discounts HELPING HAND Millions on legacy benefits given fresh hope over payout that could be £1,500 The Department for Work and Pensions will make the payment in two lump sums . … [Read more...] about 15 freebies worth up to £8,154 you can get on Universal Credit or benefits in August

MARTIN Lewis has today urged the government to take action to tackle the cost of living crisis as households are warned of £4,000 energy bills. The consumer champion has warned of extortionate hikes to energy bills in October on Radio 4's Today programme . Martin said: "Under the October price cap, prices will rise by 77% -meaning those on typical use will see their bill hit £3,500. "Hikes like this will throw households into desperate situations." Martin said the political fallout following Boris Johnson's resignation isn't helping the situation. He said: "We have a zombie government that can't make any big decisions." READ MORE IN MONEY ACT FAST Martin Lewis urges everyone to do vital check before energy bills rise again EXTRA CASH Full list of people on benefits getting £650 cost of living payment TODAY Households are grappling a crippling cost of living crisis - millions are paying out £2,300 more … [Read more...] about Martin Lewis urges ‘zombie government’ to cut energy bills NOW – all the help you can get

THOUSANDS of retirees could be due a payout worth over £4,700 - pension expert Romi Savova explains how to check if you're owed money. You can start dipping into your personal or workplace pension pot from the age of 55 onwards. But you might end paying more tax than you actually need to when you first access your retirement cash. That's because people who withdraw one-off lump sums from their pension are taxed as if it's their monthly income - even if it's considerably more than they usually earn. It means many people are paying far too much to the taxman - PensionBee chief executive Romi Savova said pensioners should urgently check if they're out of pocket. She's part of The Sun's Squeeze Team - a collection of experts here to help you through the worst cost of living crisis seen in decades. Read more in Money BILL HELP Millions of pensioners should urgently claim benefits now to secure £100s SAVER ALERT How … [Read more...] about I’m a pension expert – check if YOU are one of thousands owed a £4,700 payout

De Jong quizzed on Man Utd transfer links in June SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Manchester United privately accept that Frenkie de Jong will not join them this summer as long as Chelsea hold an interest in the player, according to reports. De Jong wants to stay at Barca but would prefer to join Chelsea if he were to change clubs in this window. Related articles Four players Liverpool could buy to ease Thiago burden after injury Rabiot 'makes demand in order to join Man Utd’ with De Jong up in air United have looked to pursue a deal for the Dutchman throughout the summer. Agreeing a fee with Barca has not been the issue for the Red Devils. De Jong does not want to join them and has made … [Read more...] about Man Utd privately accept Frenkie de Jong won’t join because of Chelsea