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Mortgage rate pain for first-time buyers
Higher rates mean that some people are putting off buying a home or renewing mortgages.
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House prices drop for fourth month in a row
The average UK house price fell by 1.5% to £281,272 in December, according to Halifax.
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UK new car sales hit 30-year low but electric vehicle demand soars
A chip shortage contributed to the drop in car registrations in 2022 - but electric cars boost market share.
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Next, B&M and Greggs see Christmas sales boost despite rising prices
Several retailers said Christmas sales had seen a boost despite cold weather, rising costs and rail strikes.
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Mortgage approvals sink to lowest level in two years
New figures from the Bank of England show that they dropped to their lowest level since the middle of the pandemic.
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Warm winter may lower energy bills later this year
Forecasts suggest bills for households may drop later in the year, although a rise in April remains certain.
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Cost of living: Fresh food prices rose at record rate pre-Christmas
Overall food inflation hit 13.3% in December, driven by the high cost of animal feed, energy and fertiliser.
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Tuesday to Thursday is the new office working week, data suggests
Analysis of mobile phone data finds people are swapping big cities for life by the seaside.
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Cost-of-living payments: Three instalments totalling £900 confirmed
People receiving benefits and on a low income will receive the money in three instalments.
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Energy bills: Big energy suppliers make small changes to bills
Slight changes to gas and electricity rates are likely to add only pennies, not pounds, to your bill.
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York records strongest house price rises in 2022
Prices in the historic North Yorkshire city surged by 23.1%, or £69,648, the Halifax bank finds.
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Workers over 50 encouraged to end early retirement
Older people who have given up work could be offered a "midlife MoT" to entice them back into employment.
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Cardiff grandmother charges family for Christmas dinner
Some think Caroline is a "Scrooge" for charging her family-of-12 but she says it is "fair".
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Rail fares in England to rise by up to 5.9% from March
The below-inflation increase in regulated fares will take place in March, the government said.
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Energy bills: What do I do if I can't afford to pay?
If you're struggling to afford your gas and electricity bills, what options are available?
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More councils drop holiday food voucher schemes for Christmas
Charities say families seeking support over the holiday period face a postcode lottery.
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Does the average nurse earn £34,000 a year?
Nurses have been striking in a dispute about pay. How much do they earn at the moment?
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When are the second cost-of-living payments and additional £900 due?
All UK households are getting £400 off their winter energy bill and many on low incomes get extra help.
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Move to the country property trend fading - Zoopla
Buyers will search for homes in affordable towns, the property website says, as house prices fall in 2023.
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One million energy vouchers unclaimed in cold snap
Postal strikes may have added to delays in claims for energy support in December's sub-zero snap.
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