188 results for "housing"

Britain's Universal Credit system is due to undergo major changes in 2024. The scheduled increase, which is set to impact millions of recipients, should take effect from April. Crucially, however,...

According to Nationwide building society, UK house prices dropped for the first time in three months as high mortgages continue to impact the market. UK House Prices Dip for First...

Despite the UK government's recent implementation of the largest cash boost to the minimum wage in over a decade, a sobering reality persists as millions of UK workers across the...

Tens of thousands of second home owners will face paying double council tax starting next year under new laws introduced by Michael Gove. According to an analysis directed by The...

Britain's households are set to be hit by a wave of rising bills for essential services, as a number of companies implement their annual price hikes from 1 April. The...

UK pensioners are strongly urged to claim their Winter Fuel Payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) as time is running out. The payment can be worth up...

The Department for Work and Pensions has boosted its household support fund to provide an additional £500 million in the wake of the Budget. Department for Work and Pensions Extends...

Mental wellbeing has become increasingly important for overall health in our rapidly changing world. The UK, despite being a developed nation, faces several challenges in this area. A recent survey...

Middle and high-income households in the UK are heading towards the worst ever era of declining living standards since the 1960s, the Institute of Fiscal Studies has warned. Middle and...

Brokers and housing market analysts predict mortgage rates to fall slightly in the coming weeks. This is due to positive inflation data and an optimistic outlook from the Bank of...

The latest data published recently by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals a significant rental costs rise across the UK last February, while price adjustments in the housing market...

London's population reaches new record heights amid surging migration rates and a reversal of the pandemic's 'race for space'. London Population on the Rise amid Surging Migration Levels According to...

House asking prices have surged by more than £5000 in March as the mortgage market recovery uplifts sellers' confidence in property values. House Asking Prices Surge, but Buyers are Still...

UK house prices are now stable, but surveyors have cautioned that although more sellers are putting their properties on the market, the stance remains vigilant due to the continuous uncertainty...

The UK has long been an attractive destination for most international students seeking a visa to study abroad. With its prestigious universities and global reputation, Britain's higher education system has...

According to the latest data from Halifax, UK house prices have experienced a 1.7% annual surge, bringing the average cost of a UK house remarkably close to the peak recorded...

Last month, the UK construction industry showed glimpses of stability, offering a glimmer of hope after enduring more than two years of turbulence, according to a recent survey. Despite this...

Building societies are raising alarm bells over the unintended consequences of mortgage reforms implemented in the wake of the 2008 banking crisis. They argue that these reforms, initially aimed at...

Recent research highlights a surge in rents in commuter towns, driven by the increasing unaffordability of urban areas. As cities grapple with a growing affordability crisis, tenants are turning to...

Pensioners have encountered an unforeseen financial setback, as newly disclosed figures reveal the imposition of an "emergency" income tax bill, reaching as high as £55,000 for some individuals, subsequent to...

The UK's competition watchdog has launched an investigation into eight housebuilders after it found signs they may be sharing commercially sensitive information that could affect house prices. The CMA began...

Recent reports highlight that high housing prices and insecure jobs in Britain are causing UK middle class households to grapple with financial struggles in their journey to maintain decent living...

House prices in Britain have experienced a year-on-year increase for the first time in six months, reflecting a boost in demand from buyers and indicating a stabilization trend in the...

At a critical moment, the UK is facing a looming council funding crisis that threatens essential services and local finances across England. This pressing issue demands immediate attention and decisive...

Official data shows that UK inflation held steady at 4% in January, defying all the previous forecasts of a higher rise, as household goods' and food prices drop counteracting the...

As the UK nears a historic milestone, welfare costs soar, with the working-age benefits bill set to exceed £100 billion this year. This unprecedented expenditure, linked to a surge in...

In the five years since the announcement of the no-fault evictions ban, over 26,000 Section 21 notices have been issued. Concurrently, the social housing stock has plummeted, creating a complex...

The UK housing market maintains its momentum with a fourth consecutive surge in house prices observed in January. Insights from Halifax, a leading mortgage lender, shed light on this trend,...

Starting this Tuesday, a crucial support measure will benefit eight million households dependent on means-tested benefits. This final installment of the cost-of-living boost aims to alleviate the strain caused by...

If Sir Keir Starmer's party secures victory in the general election, he is poised to introduce groundbreaking legislation. Reports suggest that under the proposed draft Race Equality Act, ethnic minority...

A cross-party coalition of Members of Parliament is urging ministers to promptly allocate £4 billion to bolster English town hall budgets. This call for action aims to avert an imminent...

Nationwide reports suggest a brighter outlook for the UK housing market, with recent price trends indicating notable improvements. UK House Prices Surge In January, the index of the building company...

Within the tumultuous landscape of the UK rental market, tenants find themselves navigating the daunting terrain of surging rent prices and fierce competition for available properties. The challenges are twofold,...

According to famous economists, U.S. consumers are feeling the impact of increased interest rates, while financial firms seem to be reaping the benefits. Rising Debt and Consumers Struggles Amid Feds...

The US job market ended 2023 with a robust expansion, adding 216,000 new jobs by the end of December, a figure that surpassed all expectations and reflected a healthy economy...

The U.S. has undergone one depression in the last century—from the stock market crash of 1929 to 1939. Conditions since then have dramatically improved. However, the emergence of the "Silent...

In recent years, Social Security has undergone several changes affecting recipients in different ways. While some alterations have been positively viewed, like the forthcoming 3.2% increase in benefits for 2024,...

In the ongoing battle to tame inflation, the decreasing price of gasoline emerges as a positive development, even if the Federal Reserve's policies have little to do with this change....