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Third of mortgage holders struggling with payments, ONS says
The ONS found that a third of people paying rent or a mortgage have seen their payments go up in the last six months.
Almost 28,000 Britons enter insolvency as inflation hits
“While unemployment is down, wages haven’t kept pace with inflation and more people are borrowing money as the pounds in their pockets don’t go as far as they did 12 months ago.”
Julia Hartley-Brewer dismisses climate fears and gets shut down
Labour's David Lammy had his head in his hands at presenter's remarks amid UN warnings of “climate catastrophe”.
PM eyes £50 billion tax hikes and spending cuts
Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt held a ‘sober’ meeting as they were warned about dire forecasts for economic growth.
Rent freeze becomes law in Scotland
Holyrood legislation freezing rents and banning evictions this winter has become law despite mooted legal action by landlords.
‘I wouldn’t vote for you!’ Tory member rages at state of party
The man admitted he was a Conservative member but wouldn't vote for the party in its current state.
David Lammy completely owns Julia Hartley-Brewer
David Lammy and Julia Hartley-Brewer clash over the selection of Rishi Sunak as prime minister in must see exchange.
Billionaire Elon Musk completes Twitter takeover
The world's richest man, Elon Musk, has completed his $44bn (£38.1bn) takeover of Twitter, according to US media and an investor in the firm.
Minister quits and SNP MSPs defy whip to vote against gender recognition Bill
Nine SNP MSPs defied the party whip and a minister quit in the largest rebellion in the party’s 15-year history in government.