[ Wages have increased to their highest level in almost two-and-a-half years, according to official figures, raising questions about whether the Bank of England will press ahead with an expected cut to interest rates this summer. The latest numbers from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show average regular pay, excluding bonuses, stood at 6 … Read more
[ British Equity struck a three-year agreement with the Independent Theatre Council (ITC) that will give British theater workers better pay, as the UK’s cost of living crisis continues. Terms of the new pact will see pay and other financial provisions on the minimum daily and weekly rates rise 5% every year between 2024 and … Read more
[ SAMSUNG has launched a way for British Gas customers to use a nifty app to slash their monthly energy bills. The SmartThings application essentially allows households to manage their smart home appliances from a smartphone or tablet. 1 Along with alerting customers about energy prices, the app offers real-time usage tracking as wellCredit: Samsung … Read more
[ EE has hiked the price of its Roam Abroad add-on yet again, leaving customer furious and threatening to switch network carriers. The add-on allows customers to use their existing data, text and call allowances while in the US, Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand and 47 European destinations at no extra cost. 1 The … Read more
[ AMAZON voice-assistant Alexa can help make people’s lives easier daily – but did you know it can also help save you money? Alexa has three voice prompts that help slim down its users’ energy bills this winter. 1 Alexa can also help to eliminate arguments over turning the lights off, tooCredit: PA Shop Amazon … Read more
