The Guardian view on nurseries: put toddlers before profit
The government has responded to the worsening crisis in the early years sector in the most unimaginative way, by suggesting that the ratio of staff Read More
Month: February 2024
UK drivers cut back on car use or other spending amid high fuel prices, says AA
Nearly two-thirds of motorists either drove less during July, or cut back their spending in other areas, said the AA, as record petrol prices hit Read More
UK energy bills forecast to hit £3,850 as Russia cuts gas supply further
British households face being told shortly before Christmas to brace for annual energy bills of £3,850, three times what they were paying at the start Read More
Rishi Sunak makes U-turn over energy bills but was he right first time?
In January, Rishi Sunak voted against Labour’s proposal – first floated in October 2021 – to remove the 5% rate of VAT from household energy Read More
Rishi Sunak’s plan to cut VAT on energy bills a screeching U-turn, says Kwarteng
Rishi Sunak’s last-minute proposal to cut VAT on energy bills has been described as “a screeching handbrake U-turn” by the business secretary, Kwasi Kwarteng. Kwarteng, Read More
I was refused a refund after shambles at Michael Bublé concert
Can you help me get compensation for hundreds of people left out of pocket after a Michael Bublé concert was badly mismanaged? I bought five Read More
Bosses at City firms could face fines for failing to prioritise consumers
Senior bosses at City firms could face fines and have their bonuses docked if they fail to put consumer needs first, in one of the Read More