9 h. ago Mortgage payments rocket 47% in five years to hit a record average above £1,000 for the first time

Direct debit data published by the Office for National Statistics, showed average homeowner monthly mortgage repayments came in at £1,002.27 in August.

Economics

11 h. ago Experts sound alarm over rise of 'forgotten cancer' increasing in young people: 'It's aggressive'

Experts have sounded the alarm over a stark rise in a rare cancer-warning that the sudden increase in diagnoses in people aged under 50 cannot be explained.

Events

15 h. ago I paid off my mortgage in just eight years by adopting some of the 1940's money saving habits

Hannah Hall, 31, from Nottingham, revealed she managed to pay off her mortgage in just eight years by adopting some of the 1940's money saving habits.

Economics

60 h. ago Later life lending rises as more older people still paying off mortgage in retirement

Tough decisions for over-55s as figures show rise in later life mortgages.

Economics

5 d. ago Aldi jobs and careers: retailer raises pay and launches 10,000 work experience places for young people – apply

The retailer is rewarding staff and helping young people with free online courses 🎓

Economics

7 d. ago State Pension age set to rise next year for people born in these years

The State Pension age is set to start to rise from 66 to 67 next year, with the increase expected to be fully implemented for all men and women across the UK by 2028

Politics

7 d. ago How to live in a gorgeous French house for less than £500 a month

As the cost of living rises steadily in the UK, it's unsurprising people are looking further afield. France is high on the list, with its attractive climate, cuisine, and choice of beautiful locations.

Society

9 d. ago Celebrate the rise of accessible design – it benefits everyone

I’ve spent almost a decade working in the luxury fashion industry because I want more representation and respect for disabled customersFashion is a vocabulary. Clothing communicates parts of who we are, what we are interested in and how we want to be seen. It reveals choices that we make – but it also exposes lack of choice.I am a disabled woman; I have dwarfism. My disability and stature is obvious and often shapes a first interaction. I’ve learned to love scouring through rails of clothes in high street stores and charity shops, and taking the items for alterations to make sure they fit. I know that if there are patterns or embroidery near the shoulder or ankle of a garment, altering it won’t work. I’ve found that jeans and trousers have to be elasticated at the back so they go over my hips with ease and don’t gape at the back. I’ve also learned that dresses and skirts should have an asymmetrical hemline to accommodate the curve in my spine. As I’ve got ol...

Politics

1 week ago State Pension retirement age set to rise next year for people born in these years

The planned change to the official age of retirement has been in legislation since 2014 and will be implemented in the 2040s

Politics

1 week ago Starmer considers digital ID rollout in bid to tackle illicit migration

Home Office to send messages following rise in number of people claiming asylum after visas expire

Politics

1 week ago State Pension age set to rise next April for people born in specific years

The State Pension age will increase from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028.

Politics

1 week ago Financial checks people should do before State Pension age rises next year

Pensions, mortgages, benefits and personal finances should all be checked before turning 66.

Economics

2 w. ago Expert reveals the five side hustles that may earn you extra money

Side hustles are on the rise as people try to keep up with the cost of living

Politics

2 w. ago I inherited millions of pounds when my parents died. It made me feel so ashamed and unworthy

Many of us believe that inheriting a large sum of money will make our lives infinitely better. At last, we might be able to pay off the mortgage or go on that dream holiday.

Events

2 w. ago Liz Truss warns there is ‘a reckoning coming’ for central banks, and backs Trump in Fed battle; US growth revised higher amid AI boom – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as former PM criticises Bank of England and claims UK faces ‘economic doom loop’People in the UK: how have you been affected by the rise in food prices?The FCA’s investigation into Drax comes five months after the company’s former top lobbyist accused it of “misleading the public, government and its regulator” over its sourcing of wood for biomass pellets.In a claim for unfair dismissal, Rowaa Ahmar, Drax’s former head of public affairs, said evidence suggested Drax was “unable to prove that it only sourced sustainable wood for its biomass, and that it was in fact using unsustainable wood”. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Online age checks are proliferating, but so are concerns they curtail internet freedom

Online age checks are on the rise in the U.S. and elsewhere, asking people for IDs or face scans to prove they are over 18 or 21 or even 13

Politics

2 w. ago Liz Truss warns there is ‘a reckoning coming’ for central banks, and backs Trump in battle with Fed – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as former PM criticises Bank of England and claims UK faces ‘economic doom loop’People in the UK: how have you been affected by the rise in food prices?The FCA’s investigation into Drax comes five months after the company’s former top lobbyist accused it of “misleading the public, government and its regulator” over its sourcing of wood for biomass pellets.In a claim for unfair dismissal, Rowaa Ahmar, Drax’s former head of public affairs, said evidence suggested Drax was “unable to prove that it only sourced sustainable wood for its biomass, and that it was in fact using unsustainable wood”. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Major travel firm warns passengers over common 'nuisance' behaviour that's on the rise

With the introduction of 4G on most routes across the London Underground , the rise in people streaming music and videos from their phones has been extremely apparent. But now, TfL is cracking down.

Events

2 w. ago Britain facing ‘acute challenges’, Andrew Bailey tells economic summit

Bank of England chief tells Jackson Hole event of concern about weak growth and fall in worker numbersBritain faces an “acute challenge” from its weak underlying economic growth and a drop in the number of workers since the pandemic, according to the Bank of England governor, Andrew Bailey.A rise in the number of people defined as long-term sick and a big drop in young people in work – factors that he suggested might be intertwined – added to the squeeze created by an ageing population. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago UK faces ‘acute challenge’ from weak growth and shrinking workforce, says Andrew Bailey

Bank of England governor tells Jackson Hole summit that ageing population is adding to the squeezeBritain faces an “acute challenge” from its weak underlying economic growth and a drop in the number of workers since the pandemic, according to the Bank of England governor, Andrew Bailey.A rise in the number of people defined as long-term sick and a big drop in young people in work – factors that he suggested might be intertwined – added to the squeeze created by an ageing population. Continue reading...

Politics