National Grid plan: ‘We should earn £10 by turning everything off’
Some people can cut back on electricity to get a bonus payment, but some will earn very little.
Energy saving scheme: National Grid pays people to cut power again due to cold weather
Discounts will be offered to people who cut their energy use between 16:30 and 18:00 on Tuesday.
Energy saving scheme: What is the Demand Flexibility Service?
A scheme to reward people for cutting back on electricity use is running for a second day this week.
Heat pumps: The ‘geeks’ obsessing over their new heating systems
More people are heating their homes with heat pumps and some are getting data obsessed.
Amazon union fight continues despite workers’ win
Amazon Labor Union leader Chris Smalls says it’s time for the firm “to come to the table and negotiate”.
Royal Mail overseas parcels ban ‘costing me hundreds of pounds’
Small businesses are still unable to send new parcels overseas two weeks after the Royal Mail cyber-attack.
Cold snap triggers freezing weather payment
Some people on benefits will receive £25 within the next two weeks after temperatures drop.
People struggling could get lower energy bills
The regulator will also investigate the growth in households being switched to prepayment meters.
Food suppliers hit back at Tesco chair in price hike row
Industry body the Food & Drink Federation says supermarkets are already “very tough” on suppliers.
Cost of living: Five tips when asking for a pay rise
Recruiters, a manager and a workplace psychologist give their advice on how to negotiate for more money.