Manufacturers supplying Britain’s defence, automotive, aerospace and construction sectors have warned that businesses will collapse after government-approved energy charges are set to double. From October 1, standing charges and levies on industrial electricity bills will begin to rise sharply, with the full increase landing in April. Energy brokers said non-commodityContinue Reading

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The UK is forecast to have the highest rate of inflation among the world’s richest economies this year, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). In its latest outlook, the OECD raised its prediction for UK inflation to 3.5% across 2025, up from a previous estimate ofContinue Reading