The cost-of-living crisis has left over two-in-five working age households struggling with or falling behind on their housing costs, compared to just over a quarter of households at the peak of the pandemic, according to new Resolution Foundation analysis published on Saturday. The Foundation's latest Housing Outlook uses data from a new YouGov survey of 10,470 UK adults to examine how the cost-of-living crisis is affecting people’s ability to meet their housing costs, how it varies across tenure, and the implications for households’ financial resilience and personal wellbeing in the months ahead.
The housing prospects for young people in the UK were completely changed by the global financial crisis of 2007-09. While the government largely succeeded in rescuing the banks and the housing market, it created an environment where house prices remained high and mortgages were only available to those who could afford hefty deposits.
A record 11.7 million customers submitted their tax returns on time, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed. On 31 January, 861,085 customers filed online to meet the deadline, some with minutes to spare.
After decades of declining real wages and deteriorating working conditions, strike activity has spiked over the last year, particularly in the United Kingdom. From nurses and teachers to railway and postal workers, employees are demanding wage increases and improved working conditions - and walking out if they believe employers' offers won't stave off the rising cost of living.
BT, the UK's leading telecommunications and network provider, has released results for the nine months to 31 December 2022: Revenue of £15.6bn, down 1% as price increases and improved trading in Openreach and Consumer were offset by declines in the other divisions. Adjusted EBITDA of £5.9bn, up 3% due to tight cost control and the removal of BT Sport costs.
Which? analysis also reveals that the inflation gap between different households has hit record levels. An estimated 2.3 million households missed or defaulted on at least one mortgage, rent, loan, credit card or bill in January 2023, according to the latest findings from the Which? Consumer Insight Tracker.* Missed payments typically peak in January following the Christmas period, and this year's missed payment rate is similar to those of the past two years.
The Scam From Trading sSandards. Holidaymakers looking to book Easter and summer getaways are being warned to be wary of scams after a significant number of consumer issues with holiday bookings were reported last year.
As stated in previous weeks by the Highland Council, all schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday 31st January due to strike action by the EIS union. See https://www.highland.gov.uk/schoolclosures More Teacher Strikes Very Likely If No Settlement The EIS is planning two more phases of strike action in February and March.
The Highland Council is inviting parents and carers to enrol their child online for the next school session starting on 15 August 2023. Online enrolment for Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) places will open on 13 February 2023.
An update on Homelessness Statistics covering 1 April to 30 September 2022 has been released today by Scotland's Chief Statistician. Over that period: There were 19,066 applications for homelessness assistance.
The civil service's biggest union, has called a one-day strike on 1 February for all members in the 126 government departments and agencies where members voted to strike and the turnout passed the 50% threshold in the union's ballot last year. round 100,000 civil servants will go on strike in a one-day walkout next month over pay, pensions, cuts and redundancy terms, PCS has announced.
Firefighters across the UK have delivered a decisive mandate for strike action, with 88% voting Yes on a 73% turnout. The strike ballot opened on 5th December and closed on 30th January.
The Chief Statistician has published the justice social work statistics for 2021-22. This includes information on justice social work services and social work orders, as well as characteristics of the people involved.
The UK has sunk to the bottom of the league tables for growth of all the advance economies. A combination of brexit, covid and the Ukraine war have al contributed to the shrinking situation.
Views are being sought on ground-breaking proposals to help grow local economies and ensure more money stays in the hands of communities. The Scottish Government is consulting the public on plans for new Community Wealth Building legislation - the first of its kind in the world - as part of its wider strategy to transform Scotland's economy.
People are being encouraged to share their views on how a Scottish Government disability benefit supports their mobility needs. The consultation on eligibility for the Adult Disability Payment mobility element will gather evidence to feed into a wider independent review.
Minister for Pensions Laura Trott addressed an audience at the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association on new measures to help close the pensions inequality gap. Good afternoon, it's great to be here at the PLSA, as we launch further measures to ensure people saving into a workplace pension are treated fairly, are properly protected and can enjoy the secure retirement they expect and deserve.
A new bill aiming at removing all retained EU law still on the statute book was announced as part of the Queen's Speech of May 2022. As part of his first campaign to become Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak promised to shred remaining EU law 'within 100 days'.
The decision by the Bank of England will be on 2 February 2023. The decision may be influenced by the American Federal Reserve announcement on Wednesday 1 February widely predicted o be .25 percent.
Businesses have been warned to check the quality and availability of broadband connections before agreeing new office deals. Experts from telecoms specialists https://telephonesystems.cloud/ have warned firms to verify claimed broadband speeds before signing contracts for new premises.
