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Scots could see another £160 knocked off their winter energy bills if Rishi Sunak becomes Prime Minister.

People are facing huge hikes in their direct debits to energy companies amid claims of an epidemic of "inaccurate" smart meter readings.

Energy bills are showing no sign of decreasing as the UK battles to cope with the cost of living crisis. Inflation has skyrocketed to a record seven percent following the coronavirus pandemic and the war in Ukraine.

A government minister said people should consider taking on more hours at work or moving to a better-paid job to combat the rise in the cost of living.

The winner of Eurovision 2022 was last night revealed as Ukraine. Sam Ryder represented the United Kingdom, and it was clear from the off that he was going to score big as twelves were awarded continuously to the UK by countries across Europe. An elated Sam could be seen smiling as at the half way point of voting the UK were still leading with 195 points, but after all the votes were cast it was Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra who scooped the top prize.This has led many to question where the 2023 Eurovision will take place, giving Ukraine's ongoing war with Russia.

Morrisons is to rescue collapsed retailer McColl's after the supermarket giant beat a rival bid from the billionaire owners of Asda, BusinessLive understands.

Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert website plans to release the results of a huge survey after energy companies were accused of taking more money than they need from customers. It comes as energy regulator Ofgem revealed it had issued 'Compliance Reviews' to several energy firms.

Some 2.5 million workers across Scotland and the rest of the UK will receive a pay rise from April 1 as the National Living Wage rates increase comes into force.

P&O Ferries has been blasted in an scathing letter by the UK Business Secretary who has warned the company they could be facing "criminal" offences and an unlimited fine for laying off hundreds of workers.

As gas prices soar to an all-time high Perthshire politicians are calling for vulnerable citizens to get support.

The predicted 50 per cent rise in energy bills from April could trigger a national emergency for millions of older people, a charity has warned.

Boris Johnson has been accused by the SNP of being “asleep at the wheel” as the UK plunges into an energy crisis.

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European Union " over Brexit. Scotland and the UK is currently witnessing a shortage of fuel and certain foods due to a number of issues, such as Brexit and coronavirus.

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Craig Whyte to help businesses walk away from debts is being wound up after a Record investigation.We handed evidence to the Insolvency Service on Whyte, a banned director, and his dodgy dad Tom over dealings with Fortress Restructuring Ltd.After a probe by the watchdog’s Company Investigations branch, the UK’s Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng lodged a petition at the Court of Session in Edinburgh to wind the company up in the public interest.The action is a direct consequence of our stories,

coronavirus.The partnership with the German firm will allow the UK to “swiftly tweak and roll out” existing vaccines to combat new variants, according to Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng.Almost all vaccines developed through the agreement will be modifications of an existing jab by CureVac, which is currently undergoing phase three clinical trials.The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) said it will allow large-scale manufacturing in the UK to ramp up quickly to