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Energy bills will rise by around £500 for average family from April – despite prices falling
ENERGY bills will rise by around £500 for the average family from April – despite prices falling.
Experts predict that Ofgem will today reveal a fall in their maximum price cap by around £1,000 to £3,295 as wholesale prices collapse.
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But ministers’ cap for families is still set to rise from £2,500 to £3,000 as they try to wean Brits off state support and slash the ballooning bill for the state.
Last night Jeremy Hunt faced growing calls to smooth the rise in bills as prices are set to tumble even further later this year.
Torsten Bell of the Resolution Foundation think tank said: “The Ofgem price cap will confirm that the cost of the government’s energy support scheme next year will be 90 per cent lower than originally thought.
“That’s good news for the Chancellor – and in the long run British families, but in the short run households face a 20 per cent spike in their energy bills this April unless the chancellor uses his extra savings to keep everyone’s energy bills down.”
Cornwall Insight predict the price cap is set to fall from the current level of £4,279 per year for the average household from April.
And they think it will fall even further to £2,153 in July, and £2,161 in October – meaning ministers will effectively stop subsidizing Brits’ bills in just a few months’ time.
Meanwhile, the Lib Dems today urge ministers to cancel the planned April hike and bring in a one-off “bonanza bonus” tax on oil and gas bosses raking in extra cash.
They demand a bankers-bonus style raid on top profits after executives take home millions in bonuses and benefits.
Lib Dem chief Ed Davey said: “Rishi Sunak must act now to save families from a cost-of-living cliff edge, by cutting energy bills instead of increasing them.”
Spend less than $500 on a MacBook Pro
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TL;DR: As of Feb. 26, you can score a refurbished MacBook Pro (Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 128GB HDD) for $480.99 — that’s 65% in savings from its $1,399 MSRP.
Shopping for a reliable laptop on a budget isn’t the easiest thing in the world. Being a fan of Apple devices probably doesn’t make it any easier, but it’s not impossible. The trick is to shop for refurbished computers like this MacBook Pro. Normally, it would cost $1,399, but you can get it for just $480.99 for a limited time.
Shop for a refurbished MacBook
Just because this MacBook Pro is marked down, doesn’t mean it’s not in great condition. It has a “B” refurbished rating, meaning you might notice some light scuffs or scratches, but nothing that will limit how the device actually runs, and there’s a lot you could do with this versatile laptop.
Stream your favorite movies, shows, and documentaries on the 13.3-inch HD Retina Display in stunning color rendered by the Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 GPU. You could even play some games, though the 2.5GHz Intel Core i5 processor may not be up to the highest performance for some modern games.
If you’re looking for a laptop to use for work, then this one could be a good fit. It comes with 8GB RAM for smooth multitasking, and the 128GB HDD gives you lots of room for locally stored files or apps. Connect another device via Bluetooth for quick wireless file transfers. Remote workers and students might particularly enjoy the battery, which could last up to 10 hours on a single charge. A charger is included with your purchase, but you can also use any compatible USB-C cable.
Get a MacBook Pro for under $500
Need an upgrade from your old computer? A budget friendly alternative to buying brand-new is to shop for refurbished devices. This refurbished Apple MacBook Pro could be a good match for professionals, students, or anyone who wants a reliable laptop for everyday use, and you can get it for just $480.99 (reg. $1,399).
Prices subject to change.
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2 UK stocks I’d invest in with a spare £500
Our writer would happily put £250 into each of this pair of UK stocks, both of which currently have a dividend yield of over 4%.
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3 reasons I’d invest £500 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2023
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If I’d invested £500 in BAE Systems shares 2 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!
Dr James Fox investigates whether an investment in BAE Systems shares two years ago would have served him well, and whether he should buy now.
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