Ovo Energy to pay more than £10m over prepayment meter monitoring failings

Regulator finds inadequate monitoring by firm could have exposed vulnerable customers ‘to clear risk of harm’

Rural UK ‘particularly at risk’ of diesel shortages if Iran war continues

OECD forecast sets out economic risks from conflict, pointing to potential shortfalls to key energy products

ScottishPower apologises for charging error, as millions face higher costs under revised energy price cap

Nationwide finds typical price was £278,024 in May, as Savills says Iran war has ‘fundamentally changed’ outlook

Those lucky enough to have disposable income can forgo immediate gain to attain a comfortable retirement

Despite government pledges, more than 20 authorities will not allow gullies, citing safety, legal and parking worries

People with coeliac disease say inflation and shrinking ranges are making food staples unaffordable

James Sherwin-Smith says field tilted against him after decision to give members ‘quick vote’ against candidacy

Whether first-time buyers, in between homes or refixing, people tell of impact of higher mortgage rates on housing

Americans are growing frustrated with Trump’s handling of the economy as cost of living soars ahead of midterms

European Commission finds shoppers on Chinese website very likely to find unsafe items and imposes €200m penalty

Barratt Redrow boss says rising interest rates, higher student debt and squeeze on wages hitting property dream

Of 11 seasonal items in Guardian price comparison, six hit highest price in last three months, with some nearly doubling in price in last week

Average gas and electricity bill to jump to £1,862 a year from July until end of September, in part because of Iran war

Campaigners reject claims that tougher rules will deter hiring and lock young people out of labour market