5 d. ago New agency to focus on boosting affordable, rural and island housing supply

Scottish First Minister John Swinney has announced his Government is setting up More Homes Scotland.

Politics

9 d. ago The affordable ingredient that can lower cholesterol and boost heart health

Beans are one of the most affordable and nutritious foods out there

Events

1 week ago Dr Mosley's 12p curry ingredient that 'boosts immunity' and fights winter colds

Winter colds bogging you down? Try this warm, tasty recipe designed to help immune systems and even fight weight loss with an affordable health-boosting ingredient

Events

1 week ago Water bosses branded 'useless drips' as households still stuck in supply drought chaos

Despite South East Water bosses' claim they have restored water to most homes in Kent and Sussex, residents are raging as they can barely get a drip out of their taps due to a new 'low pressure' issue.

Economics

1 week ago Water firm boss warns households with no supply that bills must rise anyway

South East Water chairman Chris Train said customers must pay more to prevent further shortages, despite East Grinstead, West Sussex, and Tunbridge Wells, Kent having no reliable supply

Events

2 w. ago The Guardian view on Trump’s assault on the Fed: it is part of an affordability blame game | Editorial

Attacking Jerome Powell distracts from Republicans’ thin legislative record and policies that continue to squeeze American household incomesThe US government’s authoritarian and vexatious attack on Jerome Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, should be seen in the light of America’s affordability crisis, which Donald Trump once dismissed, but is now scrambling to claim as his cause. The cost of living is eroding his support ahead of the congressional midterms. By launching a legal assault on the Fed, Mr Trump is trying to shift blame for borrowing costs.Yet despite controlling the presidency, Senate and the House, Republicans have passed little beyond a large tax-cutting bill that benefits the rich. They have not legislated on housing supply, childcare, healthcare costs or wages. Indeed most of their actions are worsening affordability, notably deferring action even though millions face a sharp rise in their health insurance bills. Mr Trump’s sudden enthusiasm for credit card ca...

Politics

2 w. ago ‘My village’s water supply is so bad I can’t leave the house without having to fill up water bottles’

A Kent resident said she fills her bath and kettle with water in case she comes home to find she has no mains water amid shortages

Politics

3 w. ago Radiator fan makes homes 'feel much warmer' and costs just pennies to run

The SmartAir Boost Radiator Fan from Yimbly has impressed shoppers with its affordable price and heat distribution

Events