Jul 1, 2024 | Current Affairs
Domestic gas and electricity prices have dropped, but costs will rise again in October. Ofgem's new price cap for England, Wales and Scotland has reduced a typical household's annual energy bill by £122, bringing it down to £1,568-the lowest in two years. However,...
Jun 27, 2024 | Current Affairs
New research has found that 45% of workers have increased their workloads, and 62% experience a faster pace of work. Consequently, many are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) for assistance. The survey revealed that 62% of people have seen their workplaces speed...
Jun 24, 2024 | Current Affairs
As councils nationwide face financial constraints, council tax debt has surged by 9% in the past year. This represents a 71% increase since pre-pandemic levels, when the debt stood at £3.5 billion, as more residents struggle with council tax bills. Debt charity...
Jun 21, 2024 | Current Affairs
The Bank of England (BoE) indicated it may cut interest rates in August, marking the first reduction over four years. On Thursday, the Bank decided to keep interest rates at a 16-year high of 5.25% in a closely contested vote. Recent data showed inflation slowing to...
Jun 20, 2024 | Current Affairs
Inflation has met the Bank of England's (BoE) target for the first time in nearly three years, with prices rising 2% in the year to May, down from 2.3% in April. This comes as the general election on 4 July approaches, with parties debating how to manage the cost of...
