Tag: energy costs
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The Sunday Rundown: 6 September 2026
Borrowing costs just hit their highest level in almost three decades, Middle East tensions are pushing your fuel and energy costs back up, and the Companies House ID deadline is now two months away. Here’s what mattered this week — and what to do about it. 1. Borrowing just got even more expensive — and…
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Heatwaves Are Now a Line Item: Is It Time to Invest in Cooling?
Over a quarter of SMEs reported productivity losses from hot weather this summer. A practical look at what’s realistic for a small premises, from cheap fixes to capital allowances.
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Why Your Energy Bill Isn’t Going Back Down
It’s tempting to treat high energy costs as a temporary problem — something driven by the Middle East conflict or a cold winter that will ease off once conditions settle. The latest signals from suppliers and regulators suggest that’s the wrong way to think about it. What’s actually happening Ofgem is raising the household energy…
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Your Electricity Bill Isn’t Just High for Factories — Here’s What’s Driving It
UK manufacturers are paying roughly four times some international competitors for electricity. The same cost drivers show up, in smaller form, on every business energy bill.
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The Sunday Rundown: 30 August 2026
Borrowing is getting more expensive just as the Budget clock starts ticking, your energy bill forecast is now official, half the country’s sole traders missed their first tax deadline, and youth unemployment is closing in on a million. Here’s what mattered this week — and what to do about it. 1. Borrowing just got pricier,…