Energy debt hits £6bn record: Domestic customer debt reached £6 billion in H1 2026, set to hit £7bn by year-end as over 3 million households fall into arrears, with average owed at £1,800.
Ofgem price cap rise expected Wednesday: Industry analysts forecast the cap will jump from £1,663 to £1,730 per year, adding roughly £50-£65 annually to typical dual-fuel bills.
Childcare costs surge 42% in a decade: After-school care now costs £2,636 in England and £2,824 in...
