Business & Finance · Oct 6, 2026
Ofgem raised the energy price cap for October to December 2026, while the government rebate of VAT on domestic electricity, introduced earlier in October, leaves a gap between headline help and bills many households will still face. The combined measures are reshaping household budgets and corporate cost forecasts ahead of the Autumn Budget.
Business & Finance · Sep 28, 2026
The UK Treasury on September 28, 2026 published a revised gilt issuance plan to cover higher borrowing needs, prompting a sharp reassessment across gilt and swap markets and renewed scrutiny of the public finances.
Business & Finance · Sep 17, 2026
British retailer Next has raised its annual profit forecast after a strong first half, but the company expects slower UK sales growth as inflation, mortgage costs and pressure on household finances weigh on consumers.
