UK house prices reached a new record average of £299,892 in November. Halifax data reveals first-time buyer affordability is the strongest since 2015. Discover the regional trends and market outlook.
Halifax reports UK house prices were flat in November, while BDO data shows weak in-store sales growth. Affordability for first-time buyers hits strongest level since 2015. Read the full analysis.
The UK government faces pressure to take tougher action on the baby formula crisis, as families still struggle with high costs. New reforms are a start, but campaigners demand more.
The UK government faces calls for stronger action on the baby formula crisis, as new measures fall short of a price cap. Discover the impact on families and the CMA's key recommendations.
FIFA has backed away from using dynamic pricing for all 2026 World Cup tickets after fan cost concerns. Fixed-price options will be available for specific fan categories. Read the latest details.
Keir Starmer's government has a historic majority but is slow to act, argues John McTernan. Analysis of the Budget, growth delays, and the need for decisive leadership.
New data reveals UK first-time home buying is the most affordable since 2015. Lower mortgage rates and rising wages ease the burden. Discover the regional trends and expert advice.
A new report reveals 42 of 47 UK cities are now unaffordable for lower-middle-income households, highlighting a severe housing crisis with London and Oxford worst hit. Discover the full impact.
Zoopla's 2025 report shows a stark housing affordability divide. Shildon, County Durham, is Britain's most affordable town, while Beaconsfield prices exceed £1 million. Discover the data.
US Democrats reversed the rightward shift among young men in recent elections by relentlessly focusing on affordability and economic pressures. Discover how this strategy worked.
Australian households now spend 45% of income on mortgages, up from 26% in 2020 as home values surge 50%. Essential reading for property market insights.
Julianne Schultz analyses how Australia's opposition sets political agenda, debasing national discourse on immigration and climate. Read the concerning shift in public debate.
House prices in England are now 7.7 times the average salary, placing home ownership beyond reach for 90% of earners. Discover the causes and regional disparities of this deepening crisis.
Federal immigration raids in Charlotte, North Carolina, spark widespread protests and business closures. Over 30,000 students absent as community faces ICE arrests. Read the full story.
Analysis of Trump's chaotic post-election affordability drive, revealing contradictions, magical thinking, and economic missteps. Discover the real impact on US voters.
Donald Trump will meet NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in the Oval Office following Republican election losses. The political opposites have sparred for months.
New laws in Victoria will require estate agents to publish a property's reserve price a week before auction, in a major crackdown on illegal underquoting practices.
Nearly 400 hospital cleaners and porters in South London have won improved pay and conditions after threatening strike action over unequal contracts.
Charlotte's immigrant communities are in turmoil after federal Border Patrol agents arrested at least 81 people, sparking widespread protests and business closures. Discover the local response.
Over 330 low-paid NHS workers at St George's, Epsom and St Helier hospitals have secured full Agenda for Change contracts following strike vote. The deal addresses pay disparities and provides backdated benefits worth millions.
Discover why fossil fuel prices, not renewables, are driving up UK electricity costs. Learn how Britain compares internationally and what really affects your energy bills.
New research shows climate change is falling down boardroom priorities despite approaching COP30. Urgent business action needed to address this alarming trend.
Donald Trump proposes 50-year mortgages to address US housing affordability, but experts warn it could double interest payments and deepen inequality. Analysis of this controversial plan.
Republicans scramble to address cost of living concerns while their policies and president undermine efforts. Analysis reveals why the party struggles with affordability solutions.
New data reveals investor lending has dramatically outpaced first-time buyers, prompting calls for regulatory intervention as housing affordability worsens.
A devastating election night for Republicans reveals deep voter anxiety over affordability issues, with Trump's influence failing to counter economic concerns.
The UK government unveils sweeping gambling reforms including mandatory financial risk assessments, tighter advertising rules, and enhanced player protections in a major regulatory overhaul.
New data reveals rental stress is soaring across Australia, with low-income households facing unprecedented pressure as vacancy rates plummet and costs skyrocket.
In a powerful victory address, Mariam Mamdani declares the end of Trump's political legacy, outlining her progressive vision for America's future.
New data reveals Australia's rental affordability crisis has worsened dramatically, with low-income households spending over 60% of income on rent as the government faces calls for urgent intervention.