12 h. ago US futures slip and Asian stocks are mixed, while oil prices surge more than $1 a barrel

Asian shares have started the week mixed, with Tokyo's benchmark falling nearly 2%

Economics

3 d. ago Surging steak prices deliver cost hit for Toby Carvery owner

Mitchells & Butlers said steak prices have soared by nearly a third.

Economics

4 d. ago To halt the far right, Europe’s progressive parties must fix its housing crisis. Our research shows how | Tarik Abou

The mantra of ‘build, build, build’ misses something crucial: that few can afford these new homesHousing costs across Europe have become a growing burden for many households, both for those trying to buy and those trying to rent. Over the past decade, property prices have surged faster than incomes in many European countries. The same is true for rents, which have increased exponentially in large cities but have also increased substantially in suburban areas and smaller university towns.Given how much housing costs affect Europeans’ quality of life, it is comparatively absent from the agenda of progressive political parties. When politicians do emphasise housing, the focus is usually solely on building more houses. Former German chancellor Olaf Scholz, for example, promised to build 400,000 new homes in Germany every year – a goal his government failed to reach by some distance. At the same time, far-right parties such as the Freedom party (PVV) in the Netherlands or Chega in Portug...

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4 d. ago Europe’s housing crisis is fuelling the rise of the far right. Our research shows how to address it | Tarik Abou

The mantra of ‘build, build, build’ misses something crucial: that few can afford these new homesReport: European progressives must tackle housing crisis to beat far right, say researchersHousing costs across Europe have become a growing burden for many households, both for those trying to buy and those trying to rent. Over the past decade, property prices have surged faster than incomes in many European countries. The same is true for rents, which have increased exponentially in large cities but have also increased substantially in suburban areas and smaller university towns.Given how much housing costs affect Europeans’ quality of life, it is comparatively absent from the agenda of progressive political parties. When politicians do emphasise housing, the focus is usually solely on building more houses. Former German chancellor Olaf Scholz, for example, promised to build 400,000 new homes in Germany every year – a goal his government failed to reach by some distance. At the same ti...

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5 d. ago Asian stocks climb after Wall Street rallies on hopes for lower interest rates

Asian shares have advanced after U.S. stocks rallied again on hopes the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates

Politics

6 d. ago Asian shares mixed after Wall Street gets a lift from hopes for a Fed rate cut

Asian shares are mixed after U.S. stocks rallied

Politics

8 d. ago Kerry Katona's friends fear she's 'going down same path' as Katie Price after ruptured surgery

EXCLUSIVE: Kerry Katona has been told to rest after undergoing her latest procedure, but friends fear the star is in danger of making a bad situation worse as she's 'never going to sit still'

Politics

1 week ago Asian stocks track Wall Street's drop, erasing previous day's gains

Asian stocks have tracked Wall Street’s plunge in skittish trading, with the region’s major benchmarks erasing the previous day’s gains

Politics

1 week ago Katie Price planning hair transplant surgery after years of extensions leave her with bald patches

KATIE Price has revealed she is planning her next procedure in the form of a hair transplant. The 47-year-old has confirmed she is undergoing the cosmetic enhancing procedure after being left riddled with bald patches. Katie has been left with the patches after years of using hair extensions which have left her with excessive damage....

Economics

1 week ago Amazon early Black Friday deals surge with trending discounts and viral price drops

Amazon’s early Black Friday event has kicked off with viral offers, short-term price drops and trending deals across must-have brands

Economics

1 week ago Grim Budget backdrop as food prices surge again despite inflation easing from 20

The grim Budget backdrop for Rachel Reeves was underlined today with food prices on the rise again.

Economics

1 week ago Olivia Attwood returning for third series of hit ITV cosmetic surgery show

Former Love Island star Olivia Attwood will front another season of her show, Price of Perfection, which looks at the world of cosmetic surgery as younger fans 'can't get enough'

Culture

2 w. ago Katie Price's 'extreme surgery plans' as she draws up 'new list of demands'

Katie Price could be set for yet another image change with the former glamour model said to be working on a 'wish list' of procedures for the new year

Politics

3 w. ago Britain's BIGGEST house price winners: Areas where prices have surged 70% in 20 years

Areas in London and Greater Manchester topped the list of locations which have seen super-sized price rises, according to estate agent Savills.

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4 w. ago Stockport to welcome new Asian supermarket in town's historic quarter

Owners have said the new shop will sell a wide range of Asian products, including ingredients and products from China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, and Malaysia

Politics

4 w. ago Martin O'Neill lets slip Celtic future bid as Dermot Desmond talks on his radar for trophy chance

It was a triumphant return to Hampden Park for the veteran interim boss - could he be back for the final?

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