40 h. ago Betterhelp launches 20% off 'affordable' online counselling in exclusive deal

"Easy to use. Found a great therapist! So glad to have this very helpful tool in my pocket."

Economics

51 h. ago Trump raised eyebrows after asking America’s top CEOs for tips on affordability crisis: ‘He’s surrounded by a lot of ‘yes men’’

The president reportedly made remarks during a private event at the White House, which included CEOs from JPMorgan Chase, BlackRock, Goldman Sachs and Nasdaq

Politics

3 d. ago A foodbank that has provided 14,000 affordable food shop makes 'sad' announcement

It said it came with 'great sadness'

Economics

3 d. ago A foodbank that has helped thousands makes 'sad' announcement

It said it came with 'great sadness'

Politics

3 d. ago China's latest £30k family car: Omoda 7 is an affordable SUV that arrives in Britain in a matter of weeks

Omoda, sub-brand of Chinese car giant Chery, is bringing its 7 mid-size SUV to the UK early next year. For under £30k it offers five-seater practicality and premium tech.

Economics

4 d. ago Named and shamed: the London boroughs where not a single affordable home is being built

Mayor’s spokesman describes the figures as ‘encouraging’ as they show a 113% city-wide increase in the number of new starts

Politics

5 d. ago How the high street's frumpiest stores became cool again: Fashion snobs may sneer, but these 7 major brands have shaken off their drab image

Just a decade ago, many people wouldn't be seen dead in supermarket clothing, but now Tu and George are holding their own against affordable, trend-led UK high street stores such as H&M.

Economics

5 d. ago Keir Starmer may be too busy to master the latest dance craze – but he needs to be on TikTok | Carys Afoko

Yes, there’s a country to run, but the social media platform has 30 million users in the UK. Can the PM afford to abandon them all to Nigel Farage?Marks & Spencer recently announced that it would start selling some of its beauty range through TikTok. It’s a no-brainer for the retailer: a beauty product is sold every second on TikTok Shop, and 25% of Britons say they will use it to buy their Christmas goodies. If you haven’t bought something that way, picture a cross between Amazon and QVC. There is everything from books and clothes to groceries and beauty products. The app has endless deals, discounts and bright red countdowns that encourage you to “buy now”. The items you see are personalised, shaped by the all-powerful algorithm. I’m trying not to be offended at how often it suggests I buy serums that are like “botox in a bottle”.TikTok’s struggles in the US are well documented, but in the UK it is booming. We have the most users in Europe, with more than 30 million people usi...

Transport

6 d. ago Trump responds to former MAGA ally Marjorie Taylor Greene’s gripes on prices and his world focus: ‘Lost her way’

President says he ‘doesn’t know what happened’ to the firebrand Republican who has become a fixture of late on CNN — and even had a love-fest on The View

Politics

6 d. ago The UK's most and least affordable areas to rent a home revealed

The typical salary you need to rent a home, along with the average rent price, in every UK region has been revealed

Society

7 d. ago UK town where you can buy home for £5k but there's one huge drawback

The UK has a charming little town that's so affordable that you can buy a two-bedroom house for just under £5,000, but there's one major drawback, and it isn't what you expect

Economics

7 d. ago 'Cheapest' UK town with homes for 5k but there's one drawback

The quaint town is often dubbed Britain's most affordable place to buy a home with a two-bedroom house up for grabs for just £5,000, but there's one issue.

Politics

8 d. ago 'If people cannot afford more, they won’t come': The big debate on who should pay for Manchester's tourist boom

The mayor wants a tourist tax in place before the city hosts Euro 2028 matches - but some fear it could halt the rising numbers of people coming to stay. Ethan Davies reports on the debate playing out in the corridors of hotels

Politics

9 d. ago MTG skewers Trump on rising food prices as president says he doesn’t ‘wanna hear about the affordability’

‘I go to the grocery store myself. Grocery prices remain high,’ Greene said

Politics

1 week ago Trump gets slapped with community note on X after using Walmart’s math to brag about Thanksgiving affordability

President Donald Trump bragged that he was delivering on affordability for Americans after Walmart shared that its annual Thanksgiving meal was cheaper than last year’s — though Internet sleuths are skeptical whether that is actually the case.

Politics

1 week ago Simon Calder shares European gem that's 'absolutely magical' and only 1 hour from the UK

There are plenty of affordable flights from UK airports and the average temperature in October is 20C

Politics

1 week ago Amazon's affordable heater that 'heats up quickly' is now under £30 down from £127

If you're looking for a way to keep your home warm this winter without constantly turning the heating on, this affordable portable heater could be just the ticket

Economics

1 week ago The top 20 affordable Christmas gifts of 2025 that everyone will love

Saskia Kemsley curates a selection of perfect little luxuries that won’t break the bank, starting from just £2

Politics

1 week ago Emergency planning reforms only scratch the surface of London's housing crisis

Every scheme carries the cost of affordable housing, sustainability, infrastructure, employment and workspace commitments

Events

1 week ago Plans for 65 affordable homes in Greater Manchester town tabled

Homes to be built on brownfield land

Politics