Mortgage crisis squeezes UK household budgets to breaking point
Exclusive analysis reveals the devastating domino effect of rising mortgage costs on UK families, with essentials becoming unaffordable as financial pressure mounts.
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Scottish hydro firms face ruin over backdated rates
Small-scale hydro businesses in Scotland are confronting financial catastrophe after being hit with staggering backdated rates demands from assessors, threatening the future of renewable energy across the Highlands.
Obesity linked to 32 cancer types in shock study
Groundbreaking research from Lund University shows obesity significantly increases risk for numerous cancers including leukaemia, thyroid and breast cancer, with UK health experts calling for urgent action.
Obesity fuels 53% cancer surge in older adults
Groundbreaking research exposes how obesity has become the primary driver behind rising cancer rates in older adults, with stark warnings for UK healthcare systems.
Australia's Obesity Crisis: Fattest Suburbs Revealed
Groundbreaking research exposes Australia's alarming obesity divide, with detailed analysis revealing which suburbs are winning and losing the battle of the bulge.
Obesity Crisis: 22 US States Hit Record Highs
New data reveals America's obesity epidemic has worsened dramatically, with 22 states reaching unprecedented levels. Health experts warn of severe consequences for healthcare systems and national wellbeing.
UK Banks Cut Mortgage Rates: Barclays, Lloyds, Halifax, NatWest
Barclays, Lloyds, Halifax and NatWest have all announced significant mortgage rate reductions this week, offering relief to homeowners and buyers amid changing economic conditions.
UK Housing Market Crisis as Major Lenders Issue Warnings
Halifax and Nationwide issue stark warnings about UK property market stability as inflation and interest rate pressures mount. Exclusive analysis reveals growing concerns for homeowners and buyers.
CBA deals crushing blow to mortgage holders
Australia's largest lender Commonwealth Bank warns of significant mortgage pain ahead as interest rates are predicted to climb, leaving homeowners facing financial strain.
Bank of England Holds Interest Rates at 5.25%
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee votes 7-2 to maintain current interest rates. Discover the immediate impact on mortgages, savings, and the UK housing market amidst ongoing inflation concerns.
Premium Bonds Beat Bond Market Bullies
Exclusive analysis reveals how National Savings & Investments' Premium Bonds are defying financial giants and complex markets, offering a compelling, accessible alternative for UK savers seeking security and the chance of tax-free wins.
NatWest and RBS Slash Fixed Mortgage Rates
In a significant move, NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland have announced sweeping cuts to their fixed-rate mortgage deals, offering hope to borrowers amidst the cost-of-living crisis.
Weight-loss jabs transform child obesity treatment
Groundbreaking NHS research reveals obesity injections like Wegovy are dramatically more effective than lifestyle changes alone for teenagers, offering new hope in the childhood obesity crisis.
£1.5bn Business Rates Rise Threatens UK High Street Shops
Major UK retailers face a £1.5bn business rates hike from April 2026, threatening store closures and job losses as the industry warns of a 'tipping point' for the high street.
Rachel Reeves pledges business rates freeze and overhaul
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Labour's plan to overhaul business rates, freeze the multiplier, and increase the threshold for small business relief, aiming to revitalise Britain's struggling high streets.
Reeves: Business Rates Are A Punitive 'High Street Tax'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves vows to overhaul the UK's business rates system, branding it an unfair 'high street tax' that stifles growth and punishes brick-and-mortar retailers. Discover the plan for reform.
UNICEF: More Children Obese Than Underweight Due to Junk Food
A landmark UNICEF report reveals a historic shift: ultra-processed foods have led to more children globally being obese than underweight for the first time, signalling a urgent public health crisis.
Australia's Sugar Consumption Drops: Not The Whole Story
New data reveals Australians are consuming less sugar, but experts warn this is only one piece of a complex health puzzle. Discover the hidden factors shaping the nation's wellbeing.
UK Population Decline: The Coming Demographic Crisis
Exclusive investigation into the UK's looming population collapse. Discover why birth rates are plummeting, the economic timebomb this creates, and what policymakers aren't telling you about our demographic future.
UK Savings Crisis: Average Easy Access Rate Plummets
Exclusive analysis reveals a growing savings gap in the UK, with high street banks offering paltry returns while the best easy-access deals deliver 25 times more interest. Discover why loyal customers are losing out.
Britain's Fattest Town: Takeaway Capitals Exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals the UK towns drowning in fast food, with Jaywick, Essex, crowned the nation's takeaway capital. Health experts sound the alarm on obesity crisis.
FCA Warning: Banks Failing Savers on Interest Rates
Exclusive: The Financial Conduct Authority has uncovered a major failure by UK banks to pass on interest rate rises to savers, disproportionately harming vulnerable and older customers. Discover the findings and what it means for your money.
UK House Prices See Sharpest Annual Drop Since 2011
New data from Nationwide reveals UK house prices fell by 5.3% annually in December 2023, marking the most significant decline in over a decade as higher mortgage rates continue to dampen the property market.
UK House Prices Drop as US Tariffs Hit Global Markets
UK property market faces sharp correction as mortgage rates bite, while new US tariffs on China trigger global factory slowdown and market volatility.
Children Under Four Sent to Weight Loss Clinics in UK
Exclusive investigation reveals a record number of young children, some just three years old, are being referred to specialist obesity services amid a growing national health emergency.
Supermarkets 'fuel obesity' with cheap junk food promotions
A damning new report reveals UK supermarkets are making healthy food up to twice as expensive as unhealthy alternatives through aggressive promotions, disproportionately harming low-income families.
Mounjaro price hike sparks weight-loss drug crisis
Patients relying on Mounjaro for weight loss face financial strain as prices skyrocket. Experts reveal the alarming consequences of this sudden hike.
NHS to roll out revolutionary weight-loss jab Mounjaro
The NHS is set to roll out the groundbreaking weight-loss injection Mounjaro, proven to help patients shed up to 20% of their body weight, as part of a new strategy to tackle obesity.
85% of UK kids not getting enough daily exercise
A concerning report reveals that 85% of UK kids aren't getting enough physical activity, with experts warning of long-term health consequences.
Woman loses 11st with diabetes drug Mounjaro
A woman shares her incredible 11-stone weight loss journey using Mounjaro, sparking debate on whether this drug could revolutionise obesity treatment.
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