Sarah Taaffe-maguire

Annual energy bills will fall by £117 from April due to government changes, forecasters have predicted. Measures announced in the budget will mean a drop to £1,641 a year for a typical dual‑fuel household, according to research firm Cornwall Insight. That... See more

The rate at which prices of goods on the high street are increasing has fallen significantly, official figures have shown, making an interest rate cut next month even more likely. Data from the Office for National Statistics says the consumer price index ... See more

The rate at which prices of goods on the high street are increasing has fallen significantly, official figures have shown, making an interest rate cut next month even more likely. Data from the Office for National Statistics says the consumer price index ... See more

The unemployment rate has increased again - to the highest level in nearly five years, according to official figures. The jobless rate ticked up to 5.2% in December, the highest since the three months up to January 2021, data from the Office for National ... See more

Private sector wage growth has dropped to the lowest rate in five years, new official figures show. But in the public sector wages are still "elevated" according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) due to the continued impact of earlier pay deals.... See more