Older couples face living room shortage when downsizing
Senior citizens reveal the difficulty of finding flats with separate living spaces when downsizing. Discover the property market challenges facing older homeowners.
Senior citizens reveal the difficulty of finding flats with separate living spaces when downsizing. Discover the property market challenges facing older homeowners.
Explore the UK's rage room phenomenon where people pay to smash objects for stress relief. Experts debate whether this cathartic release actually helps mental health or fuels aggression.
Discover six compelling Guardian stories including Free Birth Society investigation, changing Beatles perceptions, and Britain's disappearing living rooms. Perfect weekend reading.
New research reveals 30% of UK rentals lack living rooms, rising to 41% in London. Discover how this trend affects mental health and community building.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a colossal reset budget amid Labour turmoil. Follow live coverage of this pivotal moment for Keir Starmer's government and the UK economy.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares a heavily-leaked budget addressing a £20bn financial hole through tax threshold freezes, potential mansion taxes, and cost of living relief. Will it satisfy Labour MPs?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges no return to austerity in her second Budget, addressing cost of living pressures while highlighting economic progress. Live coverage and analysis.
Australia's inflation rate climbs to 3.8%, driven by childcare and rent costs. Treasurer Jim Chalmers flags potential energy bill relief in upcoming budget update.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces multibillion-pound shortfall in crucial autumn budget. Key priorities include NHS waiting lists, national debt and cost of living crisis.
Record numbers of New Zealanders are leaving for better opportunities abroad as economic pressures mount. Discover why citizens are abandoning their homeland despite deep emotional ties.
Australian inflation rises to 3.8%, prompting Treasurer Jim Chalmers to consider extending electricity bill relief. Discover the latest economic pressures and government response.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges biggest growth drive in a generation while announcing tax rises to fill £30bn black hole. Full budget breakdown and analysis.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a budget targeting the cost of living crisis with minimum wage rises and tax changes, while facing a £20bn shortfall and party discontent. Discover the key measures.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms minimum wage increases benefiting 2.7 million workers. National Living Wage rises to £12.71 from April, with youth rates seeing significant boosts.
The UK government has announced a significant increase to the National Minimum Wage, rising to £10.85 an hour for 18-20 year olds. Discover how this impacts 2.7 million workers.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves urges Labour MPs to support her crucial budget, promising fairness despite unpopular measures. Key announcements expected on NHS, cost of living and economic growth.
Demand for rage rooms is surging across the UK, with 90% of customers being women. Discover why women are seeking cathartic release and explore the data behind the growing gender anger gap.
New research reveals 83% of Brits have tightened their budgets, saving £1,411 annually. Discover how households are adapting to the cost of living crisis.
Keir Starmer announces a landmark rail fare freeze for 2026, saving UK commuters hundreds of pounds. Discover how this cost-of-living measure puts money back in your pocket.
TUC calls on Rachel Reeves to address child poverty and boost minimum wage in a budget focused on ending the 'Tory pay hangover' that has left workers only £12 better off since 2008.
Trade unions intensify pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of March budget, demanding urgent action on living standards crisis affecting workers across Britain.
Canterbury Food Bank faces unprecedented demand, distributing over 1,100 parcels monthly. With donations down £80,000, they're fighting a deepening cost of living crisis affecting families across Kent.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises to address cost of living crisis while facing calls from political rivals to implement wealth taxes. Autumn budget expected to include tax threshold freezes.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises to 'grip the cost of living' in the 26 November budget, despite expectations of tax rises to bridge a multibillion-pound spending gap.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a historic rail fare freeze for 2026, saving commuters hundreds of pounds. Discover how this cost-of-living measure impacts your travel budget.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaks out against media attacks and 'mansplaining' as she prepares to deliver a budget with tax rises and cost of living measures. Read the latest.
Ofgem announces a surprise energy price cap increase for January, pushing bills to £1,758. Campaigners warn this offers 'no help to struggling families' amid a £4.4bn energy debt crisis.
New data reveals the San Francisco Bay Area's poverty rate surged to 16.3% in 2023, with 1.02 million residents now living in poverty. Discover how the cost of living crisis is affecting California.
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As Arctic temperatures hit the UK and energy bills rise, thousands seek refuge in community warm spaces. Share your experience with the warm bank phenomenon.