3 h. ago Voices: How can Britain’s housing divide be fixed? Join The Independent Debate

According to new figures released by Savills, older generations now hold the majority of the UK’s housing wealth – sparking debate over whether the system is fair to younger people struggling to get on the property ladder

Politics

5 h. ago My mother secretly gave my wealthy sister 10k for a house renovation

My mother has secretly given my sister £10,000 towards her house renovation. My sister is a doctor and makes a lot more than I do. I feel really angry.

Society

6 h. ago List of towns where landlords could get taxpayer money to house migrants sparks furious social media backlash

The locations were shared by UK outsourcing company Serco on its website, prompting intense speculation that only intensified after the post was deleted.

Economics

35 h. ago I’m in my 30s and own my home. How can I share my good fortune with friends?

You’re very generous, but your friends may feel uncomfortable about accepting your help and want the satisfaction of making it on their ownI’m in the fortunate position of owning my own home and some land without a mortgage (in a very affordable and somewhat remote area), and every week I hear more stories from friends about their struggles to get by. We’re all in our 30s, but I feel as if my stress levels are infinitely lower than theirs.I’ve offered to have people stay rent-free so they can save money for a house – and generally act as a backup plan for anyone who needs a place to stay longer term – or even put a mobile home on the land. However, I still feel as if I’m barely making a difference. Continue reading...

Politics

64 h. ago Man sets fire to his mum's house after she won't give him money to buy drugs

The 30-year-old man became angry when his mother declined - or was unable - to give him money which he wanted to buy methamphetamine, a Class A drug here in the UK

Events

65 h. ago Starmer to rent out homes to migrants: Government now pleads with landlords to host asylum seekers, with five

Private contractor Serco - one of three working for the Home Office -  have offered five-year guaranteed rent deals to landlords, with the taxpayer footing the bill.

Events

3 d. ago Buying your first home in 2025? Here’s everything you need to know

You should be aware of extra costs beyond the deposit - and of what’s happening with interest rates

Politics

3 d. ago Thousands of households can get free £425 cash to help with cost of living

Each authority decides how it wants to spend the money from the Household Support Fund and help can range from free cash payments to supermarket vouchers

Economics

3 d. ago Thousands of households to get £250 compensation payout this weekend

South West Water said around 13,000 households will receive £250 in compensation after enduring major problems with their water supplies in recent days.

Economics

3 d. ago Warning over household appliances that could catch fire while you’re asleep

Some families may want to take advantage of energy tariffs that pay cheaper rates during off-peak hours, but your appliances could be at risk of catching fire

Events

3 d. ago Trump calls for Rupert Murdoch to fire staff at Fox News and the Wall Street Journal in furious Truth Social post: ‘It sucks!’

Trump asked Murdoch to ‘start making changes’ at the Wall Street Journal and get rid of a pollster at Fox News

Politics

4 d. ago Council to spend £300k on 'partial demolition' of historic Grade II building

Town hall bosses set to 'de-list' Grade II-listed building

Economics

5 d. ago Thousands of households to get £195 of free supermarket vouchers

Wakefield Council has decided to offer supermarket vouchers to households who are in receipt of Council Tax Support - see the exact eligibility criteria below

Economics

5 d. ago Mortgage innovation and affordability changes are huge positives

Borrowing more is becoming possible for some - which could be vital in the always-tricky landscape of mortgages

Economics

5 d. ago Pensioners on Housing Benefit due DWP letter which could boost annual income by £4,300

DWP is planning to bring together the administration of Pension Credit and Housing Benefit.

Economics

5 d. ago Over 13,000 households to get compensation payout worth £200 after major water disruption

Around 13,000 properties across the areas lost access to water from Sunday with supplier - South West Water (SWW) - confirming that the outage was due to a major water main burst

Economics

5 d. ago Martin Lewis' response to Angellica Bell ITV exit as she sobs on Celebrity Big Brother

Angellica Bell opened up on her departure from The Martin Lewis Money Show last night, after being evicted from the Celebrity Big Brother house - here's exactly what the Money Saving Expert has said about her disappearing from presenting duties

Politics

5 d. ago Households to save over £100 on energy bills as new rules introduced

The new rules - which form part of the government’s Clean Power Action Plan - will require heat pumps and certain other electric heating appliances to be sold with smart functionality

Economics

5 d. ago Heat pumps to be sold with ‘smart’ function under plans to save households money

The plan would necessitate heat pumps to be sold ‘smart-ready’ in line with regulations that already apply to electric vehicle chargers.

Society

6 d. ago Martin Lewis urges hundreds of thousands of homeowners to check if they are owed tax refund

The Money Saving Expert said that 800,000 households could be eligible for a huge refund in overpaid council tax without even knowing it - here's how you can check

Economics