'We're still cold paying £300 a month energy bills'

BBC - Oct 1, 2026

Redditch residents say they are worried they will not be able to afford heating.

Read full article

More News

See how Brazil's ethanol industry is now tied to cattle
Sep 30, 2026
See how Brazil's ethanol industry is now tied to cattle

For decades, Brazil has been a major ethanol producer, traditionally using sugarcane. More recently, production of ethanol derived from corn has been on the rise and one protein-rich byproduct used for animal feed is in high demand and being exported to several countries worldwide, including China.

Employers should teach primary-age children about work, says Milburn
Sep 30, 2026
Employers should teach primary-age children about work, says Milburn

The author of a major report into youth activity in the UK says children as young as four should be learning about careers.

Google Wants Hollywood to Stop Being So Afraid of Technology
Sep 30, 2026
Google Wants Hollywood to Stop Being So Afraid of Technology

100 Zeros, a collaboration between Google and Range Media Partners, aims to give the tech giant a foothold in movies, TV and emerging forms of entertainment.

Condé Nast C.E.O. Leaves to Run Mattel
Sep 30, 2026
Condé Nast C.E.O. Leaves to Run Mattel

Roger Lynch, who has led the publisher for more than seven years, will become the chief executive of the toy company, he said Wednesday.

How to Listen to Your Favorite Music, Online or Off the Grid
Sep 30, 2026
How to Listen to Your Favorite Music, Online or Off the Grid

Streaming services can introduce you to a wonderland of nearly unlimited audio, but downloading your digital collection has advantages.

Trump Media’s Merger With Nuclear Fusion Company Moves Closer to Completion
Sep 30, 2026
Trump Media’s Merger With Nuclear Fusion Company Moves Closer to Completion

A securities filing laid out the terms of the deal between Truth Social’s parent company and TAE Technologies, which was formally announced in December.

Fed’s Watchdog Finds No Misconduct or Illegal Activity in Costly Renovations
Sep 30, 2026
Fed’s Watchdog Finds No Misconduct or Illegal Activity in Costly Renovations

A new report by the Federal Reserve’s independent inspector general concluded that a nearly $2.5 billion construction project was poorly managed but made no referrals to the U.S. attorney general.

E.E.O.C. Sues Harvard for Data on Diversity in Hiring Practices
Sep 30, 2026
E.E.O.C. Sues Harvard for Data on Diversity in Hiring Practices

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit asking a judge to compel the university to provide information on hiring practices that the agency said discriminated against white men.

DeepSeek and Huawei Target a Key Source of Nvidia’s A.I. Dominance
Sep 30, 2026
DeepSeek and Huawei Target a Key Source of Nvidia’s A.I. Dominance

In China’s push for self-reliance in artificial intelligence, DeepSeek and Huawei have teamed up to develop software tools for advanced chips.

Troubles at Situational Awareness Point to Record Stock Market Leverage
Sep 30, 2026
Troubles at Situational Awareness Point to Record Stock Market Leverage

A meltdown at Situational Awareness, an A.I.-focused investment firm, is raising tough questions about the Wall Street banks that lent billions to the upstart firm.

Sunkist Fruit Gems, Bar Mitzvah Staple, Get 2nd Chance After Discontinuation
Sep 30, 2026
Sunkist Fruit Gems, Bar Mitzvah Staple, Get 2nd Chance After Discontinuation

The company said that Candyrific of Louisville, Ky., will produce the jelly candy that comes in a rainbow of colors and citrus flavors and is used in Jewish traditions.

Greggs to shut four factories and cut 740 jobs
Sep 30, 2026
Greggs to shut four factories and cut 740 jobs

The company says it needs to "keep evolving alongside changing customer expectations".

Manage The Numbers

Manage The Numbers is the world’s fastest-growing finance news website, featuring the latest money and market news, along with in-depth analysis so you can make the best decision.

Newsletter