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UK Energy Price Cap Set to Fall in 2026 — What It Means for Bills and Inflation
The UK energy regulator Ofgem has signalled that wholesale gas and electricity price trends may push the price cap down in early 2026. Here’s what this could mean for inflation, households and budgeting.
EU Agrees 2040 Climate Target — What the New 90% Emissions Cut Means for Energy, Industry and Consumers
The EU has reached a legally binding agreement to cut greenhouse-gas emissions by 90% compared with 1990 levels by 2040. This article explores the consequences for energy markets, industry, consumers and the broader transition to a green economy.
UK Budget 2025: Overnight-Stay Levy Explained — How the New Tourist Tax Could Affect Travel and City Funding
The UK Government is granting mayors across England the power to introduce an overnight-stay levy, often called a tourist tax. Here’s what this means for accommodation prices, travellers, and city investments in 2026 and beyond.
UK Government Announces Rail Fare Reform for 2026 — Simpler Tickets, New Caps, and Digital Bundles
The UK Government has announced a major overhaul of rail fares coming in 2026, including simpler pricing, digital ticket bundles and off-peak reforms. Here’s what travellers can expect.
Oil Prices Jump as OPEC+ Considers New Production Cuts for 2026
Brent crude prices climbed sharply this week as OPEC+ members signalled a potential coordinated production cut for early 2026. Here’s what this means for inflation, transport costs and global markets.
UK Housing-Market Signals Stability: Prices and Demand Level Off in Late 2025
After a turbulent few years, data suggests UK housing prices and demand are stabilising — a respite for buyers and homeowners concerned about mortgage costs and property value swings.
ECB Expected To Keep Rates On Hold Until The End Of 2026 – What It Means For The Euro Area Economy
A new Reuters poll of economists suggests the European Central Bank is likely to keep interest rates unchanged at around 2 percent through the end of 2026. Here is what that means for inflation, borrowing costs, savings and the wider euro area economy.
London Tourist Tax: What It Means for Visitors, Prices, and Local Economy
The UK Government is giving cities, including London, the power to introduce a tourist tax on overnight stays. Here’s how it could affect hotel prices, tourism, and household budgeting — and what visitors and businesses should know.
Budget 2025: How the Expanded Sugar Tax Could Impact Prices, Spending, and Inflation
The 2025 UK Budget widens the sugar tax to more drinks, including milkshakes and sweetened plant-based beverages. Here’s how this change may affect prices, inflation, and everyday budgeting — and why it matters for households and businesses.