Money Matters: Energy Bills to Fall, but for How Long?
The latest news in the world of personal finance is a mixed bag. On the one hand, the energy price cap is set to fall, bringing some much-needed relief to households across the UK. On the other hand, predictions suggest that this respite may be short-lived, with prices expected to rise again in the not-too-distant future.
Energy bills to fall, but for how long?
The new energy price cap, set to take effect in July, will see average bills fall by over £100. This is welcome news for households struggling to make ends meet, but it’s essential to remember that this decrease is still £300 more than before the Ukraine war energy crisis.
“The UK needs ’longer term solutions’ on energy prices because they are still ‘record high almost’,” said Sir Keir Starmer, Labour leader.
In other news, TSB and Nationwide are paying new customers to join, while Britons are being urged to act quickly to grab above-inflation savings rates while they last.
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Money Matters: More Than Just Energy Bills
It’s not just energy bills that are causing concern. Putting off ’life admin’ could be costing you thousands of pounds a year, research has suggested. Meanwhile, Cara Delevingne’s childhood home is up for sale, with a hefty price tag of £23.5m.
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