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Britain’s energy price cap was never designed to keep your gas and electricity affordable

The cap prevents energy retailers from making excessive profits, but places no restrictions on other parts of the supply chain.

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News

How hard is to find a low deposit or bad credit mortgage in 2022?

Has the re-emergence of 90% and 95% LTV mortgages for first-time buyers this year made the route to home-ownership is already easier than 2021?

Politics

The 2024 UK election and the official record: Documenting history in real-time

As the 2024 General Election approaches its final stages, explore how the UK Official Record is capturing both the predictable and surprising moments of this election season.

Business

Co-Op cancels its rewards scheme, but widens range of member-exclusive price cuts

The Co-Op has ditched its long-standing rewards programme in favour of expanded price cuts for its members.

Science

Dry January: What are the benefits of a month off booze?

The idea of having a dry January, where you give up booze from new year until February continues to grow in popularity. But what are the benefits of giving up alcohol for a month?

Tech

Google’s Pixel 8 steps forward by integrating desktop mode

Google has made waves once again through the release of cabled display output and a new desktop mode. While currently…

Culture & Lifestyle

Big changes made to Cheltenham Festival schedule

The Cheltenham Festival is the biggest meeting of the year in National Hunt racing. It features five Championship races, and it is often the primary target for every trainer, jockey, and owner in the sport.

Culture & Lifestyle

Is it time for The Wall to make a return to British television screens?

Game shows are well and truly back in the mainstream on British television screens, with Who Wants to be a Millionaire and Deal or No Deal recently making grand returns. There are various options that viewers would love to see back on air, with The Wall up there with the top contenders.