‘The mortgage crisis has changed our lives’: borrowers in England reel from latest rise in rates | UK cost of living crisis

‘The mortgage crisis has changed our lives’: borrowers in England reel from latest rise in rates | UK cost of living crisis

Liam, 36, a senior IT manager and married father-of-one from Newcastle upon Tyne, is one of millions of homeowners whose mortgage payments will rise even higher after the Bank of England on... Read more »
Cost of living blamed as half of under-24s say they plan to leave London

Cost of living blamed as half of under-24s say they plan to leave London

Over a quarter of young people in London plan to leave in the next decade (James Manning/PA) (PA Wire) Almost half of young people living in the capital plan to leave within... Read more »
Jay Clarke admits inability to react cost him in Surbiton loss

Jay Clarke admits inability to react cost him in Surbiton loss

The Derby ace, who is supported by the LTA’s Pro Access Programme, got off to a strong start in the first set against Australian ace Luke Saville but eventually fell to a... Read more »
Romano reveals Premier League stopper strongly tipped to replace Lloris at Tottenham will cost them £35m

Romano reveals Premier League stopper strongly tipped to replace Lloris at Tottenham will cost them £35m

Tottenham have seemingly found out how much it will cost them to replace Hugo Lloris with another Premier League goalkeeper this summer. The French World Cup winner is coming towards the end... Read more »
North v south cost of living divide: How fish and chips are £7.70 cheaper in Newcastle than London

North v south cost of living divide: How fish and chips are £7.70 cheaper in Newcastle than London

The cost-of-living crisis widening the north-south divide has been laid bare with MailOnline research showing the dramatically different costs faced by families up and down the country. Analysis of data collected by... Read more »
Christmas for hire: shoppers turn to renting for trees, toys and outfits | UK cost of living crisis

Christmas for hire: shoppers turn to renting for trees, toys and outfits | UK cost of living crisis

This year’s thriftiest Christmas hack isn’t about making your own fudge or foraging for pine cones – it’s hiring everything from the toys to the tree. With the cost of living crisis... Read more »
Cost of living crisis: Now charity workers are struggling to make ends meet

Cost of living crisis: Now charity workers are struggling to make ends meet

Hounslow LIFE isn’t the only division of Hestia where staff have concerns. One staffer at a south London women’s and children’s refuge told openDemocracy: “How can [women’s charities] Solace and Refuge pay... Read more »
The cost of homeownership rises to £76,000 in first …

The cost of homeownership rises to £76,000 in first …

Estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk, claims that after purchasing a property the average homebuyer pays £76,000 during the initial year. In some areas of the market, the price reaches up to £209,329.  The... Read more »
how will the cost of living crisis impact …

how will the cost of living crisis impact …

A new market analysis from Ocasa, the specialist rental platform, warns that the average rent bill could reach as much as £2,270 per month. If prices rise in line with the increases... Read more »
Homeowner claims court battle with her neighbour over Japanese knotweed cost her £250,000

Homeowner claims court battle with her neighbour over Japanese knotweed cost her £250,000

Homeowner claims court battle with her neighbour over Japanese knotweed forced her to knock £150,000 off the asking price of her £1.1m home and cost £100,000 in legal fees EXCLUSIVE: Woman says... Read more »