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bills
UK Household Energy Bills to Rise 13.5% as Wholesale Costs Driven by Iran Conflict
UK household energy bills will rise 13.5% from July 1, adding £221 to annual costs, driven by higher wholesale prices linked to the conflict in Iran. Ofgem's cap adjustment reflects these costs, with bills now 79% above pre-crisis levels.
SSE Airtricity Price Hike Highlights Sustained Wholesale Electricity Market Volatility
SSE Airtricity domestic customers in Northern Ireland will pay £71.57 more annually from 1 August, a 6.2% increase driven by sustained wholesale market volatility and higher wholesale costs, according to the company.
Logistics Only 3 of 79 Trucking Bills Became Law Over Two Congresses, FreightWaves Analysis Shows
Over the 118th and 119th Congresses, the U.S. introduced 79 trucking-related bills but passed only 3 into law. Two are modest CDL improvements and the third is a deregulation measure. The vast majority died in committee, highlighting legislative gridlock on road freight policy.
Commodities Geopolitical Tensions Drive Wholesale Energy Costs, Ofgem Price Cap Rises 13%
The UK's energy price cap rose 13% from 1 July 2025, driven by higher wholesale oil and gas costs linked to the US-Israel war with Iran. Ofgem's new cap sets gas at 7.33p/kWh and electricity at 26.11p/kWh for direct debit customers. The regulator also revised typical household consumption estimates downward, reflecting demand reduction.
E-Commerce & Marketplaces Kunal Shah Appointed Global Head of WhatsApp, Stepping Away From Cred Day-to-Day
Meta Platforms appointed Kunal Shah as global head of WhatsApp, replacing Will Cathcart. Shah will relocate to Meta's California headquarters and step away from day-to-day responsibilities at Cred while remaining a shareholder. The move marks a high-profile transition of an Indian startup founder into a top bigtech product leadership role.
Technology 82% of UK IT Leaders Hit by Unexpected AI Cost Increases, Asana Study Finds
A new Asana survey shows 82% of UK IT leaders experienced unplanned AI cost increases in the past year. Over half reported risky AI outcomes leading to financial or reputational damage, while shadow AI and lack of context drive up bills.