Next boss: Living Wage hike risks 100,000 retail jobs
Next CEO Lord Wolfson cautions that the National Living Wage increase to £11.44 could trigger significant job losses and price rises across UK retail sector.
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Rent Payments Can Now Build Your Credit Score
A groundbreaking initiative is allowing millions of Britons to transform their rent payments into a powerful tool for building a positive credit history, opening doors to better mortgage rates and financial products.
Family Firms: Labour Tax Plans Threaten Manufacturing Crisis
Exclusive: British family-owned manufacturers warn of investment freezes and potential closures as Labour's proposed tax changes threaten generational businesses. Industry leaders demand urgent government consultation.
Middle England Faces £250 Council Tax Bombshell
Households across Middle England are bracing for council tax increases of up to £250 as cash-strapped local authorities seek to plug funding gaps. Discover which regions are hardest hit and why.
London rents hit record high of £2,121 per month
New data from Rightmove shows London's average monthly rent has hit a staggering £2,121, as experts warn the Spring Budget offers little relief for tenants in the capital's fiercely competitive market.
First-Time Buyers Delay Cars for £59k Deposits
Exclusive research reveals the heartbreaking financial trade-offs young Britons are making. Soaring mortgage deposits are forcing a generation to delay car ownership and major life events, creating a 'generation locked out' of the property market.
Labour Donor Lord Alli in Tenant Eviction Scandal
Labour peer and major donor Lord Waheed Alli faces allegations of evicting long-term tenants from his London properties to dramatically increase rents, sparking outrage over housing ethics.
Labour donor evicts family over £1,000 rent hike
Exclusive: A major Labour Party donor's property firm has sparked outrage by evicting a young family from their London home after they refused to absorb a massive £1,000-per-month rent increase, igniting a fierce debate on the UK's cost-of-living and rent
Barclays Chief Urges Cap on Public Sector Pay Rises
Barclays CEO C.S. Venkatakrishnan calls for restraint in public sector wage increases to curb inflation, warning of economic consequences without fiscal discipline.
Parenting Debate: Mum Charges Kids 'Rent' from Pocket Money
A UK mother's unconventional approach to teaching financial responsibility - charging her children 'rent' from their pocket money - has ignited a fiery debate among parents about money management and childhood.
B&M Shoppers Revolt: 'No Longer a Bargain'
Furious B&M shoppers are abandoning the discount retailer, claiming drastic price hikes have destroyed its value-for-money reputation. Discover the products hit hardest and why customers say the charm has gone.
UK Average Rent Soars to Record £1,291 Outside London
New data reveals UK rental prices hit an all-time high, with London reaching £2,633 per month. Discover the regions with the sharpest increases and what's driving the crisis.
Scotland's benefits bill crisis may force tax hikes and cuts
Scottish ministers confront stark warnings as the nation's soaring benefits expenditure threatens to trigger significant tax increases and austerity measures, testing the limits of devolved powers.
Twice as many asylum seekers in hotels than private rentals
Exclusive investigation reveals nearly twice as many asylum seekers are being housed in rent-free hotels than in private rental properties, amid a five-year guaranteed rent scheme for landlords. Taxpayer cost and policy efficacy under scrutiny.
New York woman's 'no shower' rental rule causes outrage
A New York woman's bizarre rental listing for a windowless room with a strict 'no showering' policy has caused outrage online, with critics slamming the 'dystopian' housing market.
Millionaire peer slammed for 'disgusting' social housing rent hikes
Multi-millionaire peer Alexander Courtenay, the 19th Earl of Devon, is under fire for imposing massive rent increases on social housing tenants in Exeter while his family's estate enjoys a multi-million pound fortune.
Bedroom Tax Backlash: 1.5M Hit by £1,200 Benefit Cuts
Exclusive investigation reveals the brutal impact of the 'Spare Room Tax' as families, pensioners, and disabled claimants across the UK are hit with soaring rent arrears and financial hardship.
Earn £7,500 Tax-Free: Guide to Taking in a Lodger
Facing rising living costs? Discover how renting a spare room can provide a crucial financial lifeline, with new tax-free allowances and expert tips for UK homeowners.
Slutty Vegan Founder Sued Over $100k Unpaid Rent
Pinky Cole, the high-profile entrepreneur behind the Slutty Vegan empire, is being sued by her landlord for over $100,000 in allegedly unpaid rent and fees at one of her Atlanta locations, casting a shadow on her remarkable business success story.
Oxford University's luxury bus for students sparks outrage
Exclusive: Oxford University faces backlash for hiring a luxury double-decker bus to transport students just 1.5 miles between campuses, as many struggle with the city's severe accommodation shortage.
Labour's £100bn Tax Record: Reeves Makes July History
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is poised to collect a staggering £100 billion in taxes this July - the highest single-month tax take in UK history as Labour's fiscal strategy takes effect.
One in Three Brits Believe They'll Never Own a Home
A stark new study reveals a crisis of confidence in homeownership, with a third of UK adults believing they will never own a property, highlighting a generational divide and deep-seated financial anxieties.
Albanese's 'Productivity' Tax Overhaul Sparks UK Debate
Exclusive: The Albanese government is spearheading a controversial 'productivity'-focused tax reform, aiming to shift the UK's economic debate from austerity to strategic investment. Critics warn of potential tax hikes.
UK expat's new life in Spain: 90p coffee & £400 rent
A British expat reveals the stunning cost of living and quality of life in Valencia, Spain, that makes the UK feel unaffordable. Discover the real price of coffee, rent, and the work-life balance that convinced her to stay for good.
£2,200/month for windowless London studio flat
A tiny studio flat in London's prestigious Westminster area hits the market at £2,200 per month despite having no windows, highlighting the capital's extreme rental market crisis and soaring property prices.
UK's most affordable rental cities revealed
Discover the top UK cities offering the best value for renters and landlords, with surprising locations topping the list.
English tenants spend 36% of income on rent: survey
A new survey highlights the growing affordability crisis as tenants in England now spend an unsustainable 36% of their income on rent, with calls for urgent government action.
UK rental prices surge post-pandemic
Rental prices across the UK have surged dramatically since the pandemic, leaving tenants struggling with affordability. Discover the key factors driving this crisis and what it means for renters.
UK private rents drop for first time in five years
For the first time since 2020, average private rents in Great Britain have fallen, offering relief to tenants amid a cost-of-living crisis. Discover the latest trends and regional variations.
Gen Z students live with parents to avoid soaring rent costs
More Gen Z students are choosing to stay at home with parents while attending university due to skyrocketing rent prices, reshaping traditional student living trends.
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