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Nearly 70 students scramble for accommodation in Dundee as a major housing provider goes bust, revealing financial strain across UK's student housing sector
Small businesses and major retailers alike are turning to interactive live streaming to boost sales, as new data from the BBC suggests this digital format is rapidly changing how UK consumers spend money

A cooling UK labour market is offering little support to the idea that interest rates need to rise again soon, according to ING economist James Smith. In comments published by The Guardian Business in its live coverage…
UK mortgage approvals hit record lows in August 2023 as rising costs deter buyers, impacting the 30-year mortgage rate landscape

The cost of housing crunch looms for low-income families as rates rise sharply. Will budget reforms provide relief? Find out how it affects you

UK house prices were broadly unchanged in July as higher mortgage rates and weaker buyer confidence kept the market subdued, according to new figures from Lloyds. The lender said the average property cost £299,253 last…
UK inflation has risen to its highest level in four months, with higher energy bills pushing the cost of living back into sharper focus for households, businesses and policymakers. The BBC reported that prices are now…

The Strait of Hormuz crisis is becoming an economic warning for Pakistan as fuel imports, LNG supplies, freight costs and inflation risks converge.
Drivers face significantly higher charges for drop-offs at major UK airports, with new analysis revealing that most terminals have hiked their farewell fees by an average of a third since last summer
UK inflation dropped to 2.6 percent in June as fuel costs retreated and supermarket competition lowered grocery prices. Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s government now faces pressure as analysts warn of upcoming volatility

Ikea is preparing to bring its secondhand ambitions further into the UK market, with a new platform designed to let members of its loyalty scheme buy and sell preowned items directly with one another. The retailer said…

Persimmon has upgraded its full-year outlook as the UK housebuilder says it is positioned to benefit from renewed political focus on new homes, even as it faces higher costs linked to the Iran war, according to The…
UK inflation cooled faster than expected to 2.6% in June as food and fuel prices dropped, with new Chancellor John Healey calling it welcome news while stressing there is still much more the government should do.
Energy bills in Great Britain are forecast to jump by £276, reaching nearly £2,000 in January due to rising gas prices and global conflicts

Major central banks tighten policy or keep rates restrictive as surging energy costs push inflation higher across leading economies.
UK faces very difficult trade-offs in budget because of Iran, analysts warn The UK government may have less room for manoeuvre in the next autumn budget than previously expected if the Iran war continues to keep oil…
Farmers are warning that delayed action on wheat could send prices sharply higher, with one industry voice saying bread may become harder for many families to afford.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has eliminated VAT on household electricity bills starting in October, funded by a controversial redirection of the abandoned digital ID programme’s budget for the current financial year
The UK's decision to nationalise British Steel has triggered a sharp diplomatic rebuke from Beijing, with China's government formally declaring itself strongly dissatisfied with a move it argues sends a damaging signal…
The IMF commends Pakistan for effectively managing the oil crisis while calling for urgent reforms in the gas sector to address rising circular debt
Albanese’s comments come as One Nation leader nears end of UK tour. Follow today’s news live Albanese helps launch major air combat exercise Anthony Albanese has announced the official opening of Exercise Pitch Black
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is evaluating a major proposal to reconfigure gas standing charges and accelerate heat pump adoption, potentially cutting average annual household energy costs by up to £130
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New reports reveal the escalating psychological toll of extreme heatwaves on UK residents, as families grapple with feelings of helplessness and profound dread for the future in a rapidly warming world