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Protesters blame 'vulture funds' for Spain's housing crisis
Hundreds have pitched their tents in central Madrid, while the Spanish prime minister has called a snap election.
October 8, 2026Canada is not close to restoring housing affordability, says central bank - Reuters
Canada is not close to restoring housing affordability, says central bank Reuters
October 1, 2026Hurt by Trump, Senate Republicans plan to bolster affordability credentials before midterms - Reuters
Hurt by Trump, Senate Republicans plan to bolster affordability credentials before midterms Reuters
September 25, 2026Complaints to watchdog about water firms jump 84%
Many complaints were about affordability, after customers saw steep hikes to bills.
September 15, 2026State pension likely to rise by £488 a year in April
The triple lock has come under scrutiny as the number of pensioners rises making the policy more expensive.
September 15, 2026Gloomy forecast for tenants as rent rises set to speed up
The cost of renting is expected to rise by 4% or 5% a year by December, according to property website Zoopla.
September 13, 2026Xbox boss 'thinking about affordability' of next-gen console
In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Asha Sharma also discusses giving gamers digital versions of games they own.
August 26, 2026'Reasonable' or a 'hit list'? New Yorkers react to rollout of Mamdani's tax on second homes
A list of expensive New York homes has sparked a controversy as Mamdani implements a second home tax.
August 21, 2026Limit reduced for branded school uniform items
The States says the school uniform policy should be "a welcome relief" for families' budgets.
August 19, 2026How affordable are Edinburgh's festivals?
The city is no stranger to complaints about soaring prices during August - but are costs on the rise?
August 12, 2026Removing tax from sanitary products 'pointless'
Jersey's government has spent more than £500,000 on its free period product scheme since 2022.
July 22, 2026World Cup tickets were too expensive. He's traveling to seven countries instead - Reuters
World Cup tickets were too expensive. He's traveling to seven countries instead Reuters
June 26, 2026David James backs affordable football kit charities
The former England goalie does not want costly kit to be a bar to anyone hoping to play football.
June 14, 2026The young people rejecting a bank-breaking prom
Teenage entrepreneurs at Huntington School change the way pupils shop for a prom dress.
May 21, 2026England shirt overpriced, says £40k kits collector
Collector Les Motherby says classic England shirts are often better value than new ones.
April 25, 2026Welcome to the age of energy shocks - Reuters
Welcome to the age of energy shocks Reuters
April 23, 2026India has splurged billions on metro trains. But where are the commuters?
Without better last-mile connectivity and affordable fares, metro use is unlikely to improve quickly, say experts.
April 19, 2026Ontario Premier Doug Ford agrees to sell $21m private jet following outcry
After confirming the purchase on Friday, Ford drew critcism from political opponents who called it a "gravy plane" and "out of touch".
April 19, 2026Carney secures Liberal majority after special election wins
After a wave of defections to the Liberals from opposition parties, projected special election victories help solidify the Canadian PM's hold on power.
April 14, 2026Wins and challenges: Zohran Mamdani's first 100 days in office
Mamdani has made progress on pledges for free child care and city-owned grocery stores, but many goals remain.
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Protesters blame 'vulture funds' for Spain's housing crisis
Jorge Moreno (left) says "vulture funds" are hiking up rents, while Pierina Nicuray points out that there is "a lack of homes" in Spain Pierina Nicuray, a 21-year-old university graduate, has spent
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Complaints to watchdog about water firms jump 84%
Many water customers in England and Wales saw steep bill hikes this year The number of complaints made by households about water companies to the industry watchdog has risen by a record 84% in a year
State pension likely to rise by £488 a year in April
The state pension is expected to top £13,000 next April, reigniting the debate about its long-term affordability and generational fairness. It is expected to rise by £488 to £13,036.40 a year, based
Gloomy forecast for tenants as rent rises set to speed up
The rising cost of renting a home in the UK has accelerated after a three-year slowdown - with tenants told to expect more pain to come. Average rental costs for new tenancies were up 2.6% in July co
Xbox boss 'thinking about affordability' of next-gen console
Asha Sharma (right) speaking to the BBC Xbox chief executive Asha Sharma says the gaming giant needs to be "thinking about" affordability for its next-generation console, amid a "crisis" in computing
'Reasonable' or a 'hit list'? New Yorkers react to rollout of Mamdani's tax on second homes
Mayor Mamdani says that taxes on second homes will help fund social programmes aimed at New Yorkers struggling with affordability Owning one home in New York City is a dream far beyond what many peop
Limit reduced for branded school uniform items
The government says the costs of uniform items can range from £115 to £294 per child A school uniform policy limiting States schools to five branded uniform items per child has been put in place. Th
How affordable are Edinburgh's festivals?
Edinburgh is home to one of the world's biggest cultural events every summer as it is transformed into a festival city. The Scottish capital hosts the Fringe, the International Festival and the Milit
Removing tax from sanitary products 'pointless'
Senator Elaine Millar says removing tax from sanitary products is "pointless" Removing tax from period products in Jersey's shops would be "pointless", the social security minister has said. Elaine
David James backs affordable football kit charities
"Football is a very expensive game now and times are tough for a lot of people," said former England goalkeeper David James. The former Liverpool, Portsmouth and Watford player was in Peterborough to
The young people rejecting a bank-breaking prom
Inside an unassuming portable cabin in York, multicoloured prom dresses adorned with jewels and sparkles line the walls. A price tag hanging from one vibrant red gown reads £595, but students at a sch
England shirt overpriced, says £40k kits collector
A man who has spent more than £40,000 on football shirts believes the new England kit is overpriced for families. Les Motherby, from East Yorkshire, started his collection of 240 replica and original
Democrats urged to link clean energy to affordability as Iran war hikes up prices
Climate leaders say Democrats need to extol clean energy as a way to cut costs for Americans as war roils oil markets Democrats should get louder in championing clean energy’s affordability and resil
India’s Urban Mobility Test: When Metros Meet the Last Mile
25 October 2025 The future of urban commute rests on how effectively public transit is integrated with well-planned last-mile systems. Dr. Murari Srinivasa is currently a full-time faculty member at
Logical Take: Last Mile, First Order Problem: Why Public Transport Works Only When People Can Reach It
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Ontario to sell $29-million jet bought for Premier Doug Ford after backlash
Ontario is reversing course and will sell the $29-million private jet it bought for Premier Doug Ford. The move comes just days after the purchase of the 2016 Bombardier Challenger 650 jet was reveal
Carney suspends Canada's fuel tax in first act after securing a majority government
Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives for a news conference in Ottawa on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP) Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives for a news conference in
Potholes and progress: Mamdani reflects on 100 days as New York’s mayor
Mamdani’s first 100 days marked by childcare reforms, pothole fixes and polarising debates over affordability policies. Save Share Zohran Mamdani on 100 days as New York mayor New York – It has be