7 d. ago Warning issued to Canary Islands tourists this summer amid demonstration fears

Protests were sparked by Spanish locals who claim they cannot afford to buy properties and are struggling to pay rent.

Events

7 d. ago Child poverty in larger families soars in Scotland after introduction of two child benefit cap

EXCLUSIVE: Official figures show the poverty rate for kids in households where there are three or more children is 41%.

Society

7 d. ago 'I was struggling to afford rent, now I pay just £650 a month after a major lifestyle change'

Nicole Keefe, 27, said she has escaped the UK rental market

Economics

3 w. ago Zonal electricity pricing 'would give Scots living close to windfarms cheaper bills'

Major supplier Octopus Energy says a pricing shake-up could end Scotland's rural fuel poverty crisis with 44% of households in remote areas struggling with bills.

Science

3 w. ago Third of people will 'struggle' to afford postage stamps from Monday

It is the eighth price increase in five years

Politics

3 w. ago Brits brand Royal Mail stamp price hikes 'unfair' as cost soars by 76p in five years

The cost has increased eight times since 2020, despite Royal Mail failing to meet any annual delivery targets in the same period. One in three people (33%) say they would now struggle to afford a book of eight first-class stamps

Economics

3 w. ago Scotland 'going backwards' on fuel poverty as more households struggle to afford heating

Patrick Harvie tore into the SNP Government amid speculation it will water down key legislation on making homes more energy efficient.

Society