Help to Buy mostly helped high earners, IFS says
Help to Buy mostly helped high earners, IFS says
4 hours agoFaarea MasudBusiness reporterGetty ImagesA government loan scheme for first-time home buyers in England mostly helped higher earners in areas where homes are cheaper, a major think tank has…
Northern Ireland fuel protests: Fines issued after traffic disrupted
Northern Ireland fuel protests: Fines issued after traffic disrupted
Fines issued after fuel protests across NI disrupt traffic5 hours agoAngus HarronandAuryn Cox,BBC News NIBBCProtests took place across Northern Ireland as demonstrators objected to rising energy bills and costs -…
Households could get free electricity for doing washing on sunny weekends
Households could get free electricity for doing washing on sunny weekends
6 hours agoJemma CrewBusiness reporterGetty ImagesHouseholds and businesses could get free or cheaper electricity from their energy company for running appliances during periods of excess supply, such as sunny weekends.Providers…