‘I am borrowing to live’: pawnbrokers enjoy golden era as UK hits hard times
A sturdy chain and slender cross, both made of gold, are placed on the desk in a small plastic bag. Its owner is pondering whether Read More
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Majority of Britons cutting back on gas and electricity amid cost of living crisis
More than half of Britons are cutting back on their gas and electricity usage at home due to the worsening cost of living crisis, which Read More
UK house prices fall for first time since June 2021, says Halifax
UK house prices fell in July for the first time in more than a year, as the country’s largest lender warned of the impact of Read More
Children who get free school meals in England earn less as adults, study finds
Children in England who receive free school meals go on to earn less than their peers, even when they achieve the same qualifications, with half Read More
Four corporate US landlords deceived and evicted thousands during Covid, report reveals
Elizabeth Warren and other lawmakers are looking to secure more tenants’ rights this week after a yearlong House investigation concluded that four corporate landlords aggressively Read More
Ofgem confirms energy price cap to be updated every three months
Ofgem has confirmed that the energy price cap will be updated quarterly, rather than every six months, as it warned that customers face a “very Read More
What does the Bank of England interest rate rise mean for you?
The Bank of England has voted to raise interest rates by 0.5 percentage points to 1.75% as the UK battles to prevent inflation running out Read More