Post-Budget Boost: UK PMI Hits 52.1 Amid New Work Spike
UK private sector activity quickened in December as firms reported a surge in new work post-Budget. Yet, job-cutting persists for a 15th month. Read the full analysis.
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Public sector pay gap closes, pensions remain superior
Official Treasury guidance reveals state workers' pay has caught up with the private sector, with far more generous pensions. Chancellor Rachel Reeves urges pay restraint. Read the full analysis.
BoE to stress test private credit and equity firms
The Bank of England launches a major stress test on private credit and equity firms, aiming to assess risks to UK financial stability. Discover the implications for the £8.2tn market.
Sydney rental vacancies hit record low of 1.1%
Sydney's rental crisis intensifies as vacancy rates plummet to 1.1%, pushing families into homelessness. Discover the government's emergency response plan and what it means for tenants.
UK Job Losses Accelerate as Major Employers Cut Staff
Private sector job losses surge to 13,500 weekly as major employers including Amazon and Apple implement widespread layoffs. Federal Reserve faces policy dilemma amid rising unemployment and inflation.
Mum and autistic son's 6-year council house battle
Judith Mackay and her autistic son have waited over six years for a council house while living in a damp, mice-infested rental. Read their heartbreaking story and the council's response.
Reeves' £3bn Pensions Raid in Budget Echoes Brown
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is targeting private pension schemes in a move experts warn could hammer retirement savings. Will this fund the scrapping of the two-child benefit cap? Vote now.
Airbnb cap fails to lower Byron Bay rental prices
One year after Byron Shire imposed a 60-day cap on short-term rentals, Airbnb reports rental prices have hit record highs. Discover the ongoing housing battle.
Reeves Plans £3bn Pension Raid on Middle-Class
Chancellor Rachel Reeves targets salary-sacrifice schemes in £3bn pension raid to fund welfare changes. Experts warn of hammer blow to private sector retirement savings.
Man Finds Free Waterfront Home Amid Housing Crisis
A 63-year-old window cleaner priced out of Sydney's rental market discovered a loophole allowing him to live in a stunning waterfront spot for free. Discover his story of 'elevated homelessness'.
Sydney's $240 Garage Rental Sparks Housing Crisis Outrage
A Sydney rental listing advertising a converted garage as a 'large room' for $240 per week has exposed the desperate state of Australia's property market. Discover the shocking details.
UK rents surge £65 monthly - see your area
Private rents across Britain have jumped by £65 per month to £1,360, a 5% annual increase. Discover which areas face the steepest rises and check your local authority.
Section 21 Evictions Banned in England from May
No-fault evictions outlawed in England from next May, but Guardian analysis reveals two-thirds of councils failed to prosecute a single landlord in three years. Will new renters' rights be enforced?
10 décor mistakes costing holiday lets bookings
New research reveals the top décor turn-offs for UK holidaymakers, from taxidermy to fluffy toilet seats. Discover how to make your rental irresistible and boost bookings.
Landlord refuses to repair furnished rental washing machine
A tenant's maintenance request for a broken washing machine in a furnished rental was denied by the landlord, sparking a fierce online debate about tenant rights and landlord responsibilities in the UK.
Australian Public Service Wages Jump 3.4%
New data reveals Australian public servants are enjoying their fastest wage growth in 15 years, outstripping private sector increases and raising questions about economic fairness.
Social Media Rental Scams Target Desperate Flat Hunters
Exclusive investigation reveals sophisticated apartment scams proliferating across social media platforms, leaving desperate renters out of pocket and homeless.
Labour to impose VAT on private school fees
Shadow Education Secretary Lucy Powell confirms Labour will impose 20% VAT on private school fees, generating £1.6bn for state education while sparking fierce debate over educational choice and funding.
London business activity hits 13-month high
London's private sector surges with strongest growth in over a year, outpacing national average as business confidence soars across the capital.
US Private Sector Adds 150,000 Jobs in September
Fresh data reveals America's private sector employment continues to grow steadily despite economic headwinds, with services industries leading the charge in September's hiring spree.
Australia's Rental Crisis Deepens as Costs Soar
New data reveals Australia's rental crisis is worsening, with average households now spending over 30% of income on housing. Experts warn of growing homelessness and economic strain as government measures struggle to keep pace.
Landlords pay tenants cash to leave before Reeves' crackdown
Exclusive investigation reveals landlords are paying tenants thousands to vacate properties ahead of Chancellor's rental market reforms targeting unlicensed landlords.
Estate Agents Warn Reeves Over Rental Licensing Dangers
Property industry leaders issue stark warning to Rachel Reeves over mandatory rental licensing scheme that could worsen housing crisis and increase costs for tenants.
Rachel Reeves email scandal blows holes in rental defence
Explosive emails reveal Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves knew her London rental needed a licence despite claiming ignorance, raising questions about honesty and transparency.
Landlords blast Rachel Reeves over £30k fine double standards
Private landlords hit with massive £30,000 penalty for HMO licensing violations blast Labour's Rachel Reeves for apparent hypocrisy after her own tenant dispute emerges. The property licensing crackdown faces scrutiny as MP's rental history comes to light
Rachel Reeves accused of hypocrisy over landlord licences
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves accused of double standards after backing campaign against selective landlord licensing in her Leeds constituency while supporting similar schemes nationally.
Labour's landlord licensing plan to transform rental market
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils Labour's radical plan to overhaul private rental sector with mandatory licensing and crackdown on substandard housing.
Rachel Reeves landlord licence questions over rental property
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves under scrutiny for not having mandatory landlord licence for her London rental property, raising questions about Labour's private rental sector policies.
Warning: Hidden charges in cheap car hire deals exposed
British tourists are being hit with unexpected charges as cheap car rental deals turn into financial nightmares. Discover the hidden costs and how to protect yourself from rental scams.
Labour plans mandatory landlord licensing scheme
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Labour's radical plan to overhaul Britain's rental market with compulsory licensing for landlords, promising to end the 'wild west' rental sector.
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