Personal Finance
August 2026 Inflation Stayed Elevated as Iran War Pushes Energy Costs Higher
Consumer prices remained stubbornly high in August 2026, with economists pointing to rising energy costs tied to the…
Tag: energy prices
Energy & Commodities
UK Household Energy Debt Hits Record £6bn as Price Cap Set to Rise Further
Britain's energy debt crisis deepened to a record £6bn by June, with forecasts pointing to £7bn by year-end…
Economy
UK Inflation Climbs to 2.9% in July as Iran War Pushes Up Energy Bills
Consumer price inflation rose for the first time since March, as higher gas and electricity costs linked to…
Economy
UK Inflation Jumps to 2.9%, Raising Stakes for Burnham’s Cost of Living Plan
July's rise in UK inflation to 2.9%, driven largely by higher energy bills, signals mounting pressure on Andy…
Economy
UK Inflation Set to Climb Toward 3% as Energy Bills Surge Again
Fresh official data expected this week is likely to show UK inflation approaching 3% in July, driven by…
Energy & Commodities
UK Solar Installations Hit 15-Year High as Households Flee Rising Fossil Fuel Bills
Great Britain installed 142,536 new solar power systems in the first half of 2026, the strongest six-month total…
Economy
UK GDP Growth Slows to 0.4% in Q2 as Iran War Fuels Energy Price Rises
Britain's economy expanded 0.4% in the second quarter, down from 0.6% in the first, as higher energy costs…