UK economy2 days agoHow the Iran war affects your money and billsThe conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.2 days ago3 days agoUK house prices fall as Iran war uncertainty dampens demandMortgage rates have been rising and hundreds of the cheapest deals have disappeared over the last month.3 days ago4 days agoMinimum wage: Who is getting a pay rise and how much is it?Increases in the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage mean 2.7 million workers will be paid more from April.4 days ago2 Apr 2026National Minimum Wage rises this weekAround 2.7 million people are set to receive a pay rise this week as the national minimum wage goes up by 50p to £12.71 for over 21s.2 Apr 20261 Apr 2026Minimum wage rises to £12.71 an hour as firms warn of impactMany businesses have said they will have to pass higher wage costs onto customers.1 Apr 20261 Apr 2026Warning Iran war 'shock' could push up mortgages for 1.3m homeownersHigher energy prices could lead to higher borrowing costs for homeowners, the Bank warns. 1 Apr 202631 Mar 2026From water to council tax: How the bill rises (and one drop) affect youA string of bill increases have taken effect but minimum wage and benefit rises will help some to pay them.31 Mar 202631 Mar 2026Housing market to soften amid Iran war fallout, Nationwide saysThe lender says the market regained momentum in March, but rising mortgage and energy costs could hit consumer confidence.31 Mar 202631 Mar 2026What's happening to the UK economy and how does it affect you?The rate of economic growth affects things like pay increases and the amount of tax raised.31 Mar 2026...
