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Octopus Energy launches 'zero bills mortgage' guaranteeing 'no energy bills for 10 years'
The Zero Bills initiative offers Britons a lower rate mortgage if they opt for buying a sustainable home
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MoneyUK's largest gas storage will close down next year unless Labour intervenes, owners warn
The site accounts for six of the UK’s estimated 12 days of gas storage capacity
MoneyAndy Burnham prepares DWP benefits cuts as welfare bill heads towards £330billion
The Prime Minister is expected to outline plans to tackle rising welfare costs and youth unemployment in a speech next week
MoneyBack pain PIP claims cost almost £2billion a year as claimant numbers soar
The annual cost of Personal Independence Payment claims linked to back pain has more than doubled in seven years
MoneyPubs face 'devastating blow' as 2,300 could close by 2030 without business rates overhaul
Industry leaders warn current relief measures fail to address structural flaws in the system
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EasyJet profits nosedive 70% as £105million Iran war fuel costs smash airline
The budget airline blamed higher fuel costs and weaker booking trends as pre-tax profits fell sharply

DWP reforms delayed as Labour pushes back workplace pension changes under new roadmap
Several major workplace pension reforms have been pushed back under a revised timetable published by ministers

Ed Miliband urged to reverse North Sea 'sheer lunacy' as global oil prices surge
Offshore Energies UK urges ministers to rethink exploration ban as global oil prices surge during Middle East tensions

John Healey warned 'taxes must rise' as Andy Burnham's spending spree continues
The Chancellor may need a significant tax-raising Budget as Andy Burnham's spending commitments mount, economists warn
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British Gas owner confirms 1,300 jobs are being cut
Centrica reported lower half-year earnings as it confirmed around 1,300 roles are being eliminated across the business

Business rates slashed by a fifth on pubs across England in major reprieve from 'stealth tax'
Boozers across the nation had feared the worst as the levies skyrocketed after the pandemic

Energy price cap set to rise next week - what it means for your bills
The price cap is increasing in January, and then again in April, analysts predict

North Sea oil price surges to record $147 amid Strait of Hormuz disruption
Global supply fears intensify as shipping disruption pushes crude prices to record levels

HMRC alert: Britons risk being hit with 7.75% tax charge as 'important' deadline looms - only two weeks left
Many households will need to pay a vital tax bill on July 31

Major high street retailer expected to suffer losses of more than £1m as bosses blame Rachel Reeves's tax raids
Retailer cites weaker consumer confidence and rising costs linked to Middle East tensions and Labour policy