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Heating oil prices surge over 120% after Iran war – will the government step in?
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (1148+ words) Try 6 weeks free The price of heating oil, used by some in rural areas to warm their homes, has surged following conflict in the Middle East. Four times a week Look After My Bills The price of heating oil has…...
An oil crisis could tip Britain into a full-scale recession
14+ hour, 34+ min ago (159+ words) Try 6 weeks free An oil crisis will expose the frailties of the British economy. It may already be too late to do anything about it, says Matthew Lynn Four times a week Look After My Bills Get unparalleled financial insight,…...
Nationwide launches two new savings accounts and boosts rates on four ISAs – are they worth it?
1+ week, 1+ day ago (947+ words) Try 6 weeks free Nationwide Building Society has updated its savings range but how competitive are the interest rates? Four times a week Look After My Bills Nationwide has launched two new savings products and boosted rates on four of its…...
The scourge of youth unemployment in Britain
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (1283+ words) Try 6 free issues Youth unemployment in Britain is the worst it's been for more than a decade. Something dramatic seems to have changed in the labour markets. What is it? Four times a week Look After My Bills Youth unemployment…...
Could you get cheaper loans under ‘significant’ FCA credit proposals?
2+ week, 18+ hour ago (708+ words) Try 6 weeks free The Financial Conduct Authority has launched a consultation which could lead to better access to credit for consumers and increase competition across the market, according to experts. Four times a week Look After My Bills Consumers could…...
'Britain is on the road to nowhere under Labour"
6+ mon, 5+ day ago (531+ words) Britain's economy will shake off its torpor and grow robustly, but not under Keir Starmer's leadership, says Max King Slow growth, unexpectedly high inflation, disappointing tax revenues and overspending have caused the government's finances to deteriorate rapidly. The promise of…...
How a dovish Federal Reserve could affect you
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (366+ words) Trump's pick for the US Federal Reserve is not so much of a yes-man as his rival, but interest rates will still come down quickly, says Cris Sholto Heaton We are not making any changes to our holdings, but investors…...
New Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh has his work cut out
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (344+ words) New Fed chief Kevin Warsh will have to make it clear that he, not Trump, is in charge at the US central bank. If he doesn't, the US dollar and Treasury bills sell-off will start up all over again " perhaps…...
MoneyWeek news quiz: Can you get smart meter compensation?
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (337+ words) Smart meter compensation rules, Premium Bonds winners, and the Bank of England's latest base rate decision all made the news this week. How closely were you following it? New smart meter rules have come into effect, which mean consumers with…...
Hargreaves Lansdown shakes up fees in biggest change in 10 years – what does it mean for you?
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (832+ words) Hargreaves Lansdown is lowering its headline fee from 0.45% to 0.35% " but not everyone will be happy with the new fee structure, it's been suggested. Hargreaves Lansdown has announced the biggest shake-up to its fees in more than 10 years " but what does…...