Energy spending up 28% since last April
UK households spent 7% more on their energy bills in April compared to March, as the increase in the energy price cap first hit household budgets.
UK households spent 7% more on their energy bills in April compared to March, as the increase in the energy price cap first hit household budgets.
Lloyds Bank is urging British sunseekers and staycationers to take care when booking a break this summer, with scams linked to holidays increasing by a third (33%) over the last year.
Business confidence remained steady at 33% in April following a significant drop of 11 points in March, according to the latest Lloyds Bank Business Barometer.
From 2030 drivers in Britain will no longer be able to buy a brand new petrol or diesel vehicle, but new research shows that the majority are not yet ready to make the move to electric – and that over half (52%) of non-EV drivers intend to stick with petrol or diesel for as long as they possibly can.
The number of UK sectors reporting output growth rose in March, according to the latest Lloyds Bank UK Recovery Tracker.
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