UK money news stories - 27 August 2025

Energy price cap to rise by 2% from October 2025

The new cap will mean the average home will pay £1,755 a year from October 1, an extra £35 compared to the current cap. But is now the time to fix your energy?

Gender gap means retired women ‘have four months a year with no pension’

Retired women effectively stopped receiving a pension from 21 August when compared with men, according to union leaders. The income gap between men and women in retirement is 36.5%, equivalent to women getting £7,600 less a year, on average.

Apple TV+ increases prices by 11%

Apple TV subscribers will pay an extra £12 a year as of their next bill, when the monthly cost goes from £8.99 to £9.99. We’ve got all the details of the price hike as well as ways to save or get free trials.

Tesco meal deal price rises by 25p

The price of the iconic Tesco meal deal is increasing from £3.60 to £3.85 for Clubcard holders this week, and from £4 to £4.25 for everyone else. Until October 2022, when food inflation peaked, the classic sandwich, snack and drink combo had cost £3 for 10 years.

Even children are now worried about their finances - here's how to make them more money savvy

Almost half of under 14s say they are stressed about their financial futures with 55% saying their happiness is affected by money, according to new research. With financial education not going far enough, what should you do to ensure your kids understand money and aren’t burdened by it?