22 h. ago Share how your experience of housing may have affected your political views

We’re curious to hear whether the ways in which people have experienced housing have affected or even changed their outlook and politics, and if so, howAs housing – the lack, cost, and quality thereof – continues to dominate political agendas globally, we’re keen to hear how the experience of housing may have affected people’s politics and general views.Has your experience of housing been rather positive or negative? Has housing been a problem that has shaped other parts of your life, or have you experienced housing that has provided opportunities? Have you experienced housing only as a consumer, or also as a business? Have any of these or other experiences changed your political thinking or values, your habits or your outlook on the world? Tell us. Continue reading...

Politics

52 h. ago Man says 'I'd rather be a king among peasants' after buying £15k house in crime

Ryan Whitham, 38, swapped his life in Greater Manchester for a bargain home in one of the UK's cheapest towns – but he got more than he bargained for when he moved in, spending £41,000 altogether

Economics

4 d. ago 'Huge' Sheffield 'explosions' wake people up and 'rattle houses'

This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated as the story develops

Events

4 d. ago Keep rats out of the house with one kitchen item experts swear by

Rats are more likely to enter your home during the colder months as they look for both shelter and food - but a quick and cheap kitchen hack could keep them at bay

Politics

8 d. ago Degrease kitchen cabinets with one natural ingredient — but one step is vital

To remove sticky build up from kitchen cabinets, this natural solution is a game changer.

Events

8 d. ago As the energy price cap rises again, we reveal the steps that you can take to protect yourself

Most households are on a variable rate tariff, which is subject to a price cap enforced by Ofgem. So when the price cap rises in April, so will their bills.

Economics

9 d. ago Bitcoin slides below $90,000 amid crypto selloff; Tesla sales almost halve across Europe – business live

Bitcoin has tumbled below $90,000 to hit the lowest since mid-November, as rising volatility hits crypto marketFull story: Tesla sales almost halve in Europe as Musk faces criticism over Trump tiesSeveral UK charities are warning that this morning’s rise in the energy price cap (which covers England, Wales and Scotland) will hurt struggling householdssThe Centre for Ageing Better is concerned that millions of older people already struggling on low incomes will be put into even greater difficulty with increasing energy costs, having already lost their winter fuel payments last year.“It is so dispiriting to learn that bill payers must brace for another substantial increase to energy prices from April. For those living on the breadline, desperately struggling to meet the basic costs of everyday living, this will be heartbreaking news.There are millions of older people who no longer qualify for winter fuel payments who live on paltry incomes that do not even cover the basics of a dignif...

Economics

9 d. ago Gardener's hack to remove lawn moss in 24 hours using just one kitchen item

If you're tired of having to remove moss from your lawn year after year, then it might be worth trying this simple and inexpensive solution that you can create at home

Politics

9 d. ago The kitchen item that every single Londoner needs in their kitchen, according to Fitwaffle's Eloise Head

Haven’t bought into the air fryer hype yet? As she launches her latest cook book, Eloise Head explains why they’re a must-have for every flat in the capital — plus she shares her 3 favourite healthy and speedy recipes

Politics

2 w. ago UK mortgage lending growth set to double in 2025 as falling interest rates revive market

The UK’s gradual economic recovery is strengthening confidence, according to the EY ITEM Club outlook

Economics