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How you could get free electricity for doing your washing

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 19:48
You could get free or cheaper electricity from your energy company for running appliances during periods of excess supply, such as sunny weekends.

US war on Iran was a 'mistake', says Reeves

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 18:58
The chancellor's criticism follows a report that the conflict will hit the UK harder than other big economies.

Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Powell if he doesn't leave in May

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 18:29
Donald Trump's threat marks the latest escalation in his ongoing spat with Jerome Powell.

US war on Iran was a 'mistake', says Reeves

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 17:45
The chancellor's criticism follows a report that the conflict will hit the UK harder than other big economies.

Snapchat owner cuts 1,000 jobs as says AI will reduce repetitive work

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 15:15
The Snapchat owner is laying off around 16% of staff and withdrawn hundreds of open job roles.

Snapchat owner cuts 1,000 jobs as says AI will reduce repetitive work

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 15:15
The Snapchat owner is laying off around 16% of staff and withdrawn hundreds of open job roles.

Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Powell if he doesn't leave in May

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 14:14
Donald Trump's threat marks the latest escalation in his ongoing spat with Jerome Powell.

Thames Water 'sleepwalking' into bad deal for customers, investor says

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 13:25
The troubled utility firm should be put into administration says a frustrated rival bidder.

AA and BSM ordered to refund learner drivers for hidden fees

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 11:25
The owner of the driving schools has been fined for failing to disclose fees upfront online.

Commuters welcome second year of Translink fare freeze

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 10:11
Liz Kimmins acknowledged the decision was taken against a difficult funding backdrop for the public transport company.

Thames Water should go into administration, investor says

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 08:37
The UK is “sleepwalking” into bad deal on Thames Water says a frustrated rival bidder.

AA fined and ordered to refund learner drivers for hidden fees

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 06:34
The owner of the AA and BSM driving schools failed to disclose fees upfront during online booking.

Crisis grants launched for struggling families

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 05:14
Bradford residents affected by unexpected job losses or illness will be able to apply for help.

Help to Buy mostly helped high earners, IFS says

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 23:03
People with lower incomes benefitted less from the house-buying scheme than those with high incomes, the influential think tank says.

Help to Buy mostly helped high earners, IFS says

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 23:03
People with lower incomes benefitted less from the house-buying scheme than those with high incomes, the influential think tank says.

Help to Buy mostly helped high earners, IFS says

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 23:03
People with lower incomes benefitted less from the house-buying scheme than those with high incomes, the influential think tank says.

Households could get free electricity for doing washing on sunny weekends

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 20:33
Providers can encourage people to use energy when "weather conditions result in excess supply".

Amazon to spend $11bn on satellite firm in growing Starlink rivalry

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 20:25
Amazon wants to get thousands more satellites into orbit to offer internet and mobile services.

Amazon to spend $11bn on satellite firm in growing Starlink rivalry

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 20:25
Amazon wants to get thousands more satellites into orbit to offer internet and mobile services.

'Bit of pain' worth long-term security from Iran, Bessent tells BBC

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 19:47
US Treasury Secretary said a "small bit of economic pain" was worth it to eliminate the threat of Iranian strikes on Western capitals.

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