Non-payment of energy bills will cause people “all sorts of problems”, the chairman of Utilita has warned, as the energy price cap is set to hit £4,200 in January. Derek Lickorish told the BBC that energy companies “will not be able to subsidize bills” and called on the government to introduce a social tariff to … Read more
She expects the website to be able to keep its readers engaged amidst the ever-changing terrain of abortion access and the midterm elections looming in November. “It’s not like we’re reporting the same thing day after day, week after week, it’s like an evolving beast, so I don’t see it dying out anytime soon,” Ms … Read more
Despite these digs, the broader response has been overwhelmingly positive. YouTube star Dylan McCool and Rowland George, senior advertising manager at Hemmings Motor News, a monthly magazine focused on classic cars, along with Bryan Vanzandt, one of the outlet’s social media influencers, have battled overheating and vapor lock issues on their 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS, … Read more
Student loan interest rates have been cut another percentage point as the government tries to protect borrowers against rising inflation. Rates will be reduced to 6.3% for students from England and Wales from September, the Department for Education (DfE) has announced. The government announced in June that interest rates on student loans were to be … Read more
Mr Ramsey explained that if he could save $50,000 (around £41,000) over five years, Jeff would have $250,000 (around £206,000) in his retirement account when he quits his job. As Jeff is looking to start his own business, he will also have to save for that. Mr Ramsey said: “You have two things here that … Read more
Author and illustrator Raymond Briggs, who is best known for the 1978 classic The Snowman, has died aged 88. A statement from his family said: “We know Raymond’s books have been loved and touched by millions of people around the world, who will be saddened to hear this news. Fan drawings – especially children’s drawings … Read more
“That means if you can’t pay, there’s a plan. It means there is something like a safety net and a soft landing for all the millions of households that have really struggled to pay their bills this winter. “On that note, I encourage everyone to find out and establish what degree of credit, if any, … Read more
The ousted boss of Judith Neilson’s ailing journalism institute has secured legal advice to sue the organization over its sacking as executive director. Mark Ryan, a former adviser to Paul Keating and longtime adviser to the Lowy family, has led the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas since its inception and worked with lawyers … Read more