Scrap stamp duty and council tax to fix London housing crisis, thinktank says
Centre for London report finds levy on property wealth would free up homes, fund social housing and help renters save for depositsAnna White (the Guardian)
Centre for London report finds levy on property wealth would free up homes, fund social housing and help renters save for depositsAnna White (the Guardian)
Just 4% of self-employed workers are putting cash into pensions, with ‘large groups across the UK facing a severe cliff-edge’Richard Partington (the Guardian)
Rent donations on GoFundMe up 60% since 2022, with 100,000 donors helping people keep a roof over their headsJessica Murray (the Guardian)
PwC survey reports fast fall in consumer confidence with people worried about Iran war’s impact on economy and personal financesTom Knowles (the Guardian)
Shoppers concerned about effect of Middle East conflict, as UK retailers say government running out of time to cut costsAlex Daniel (the Guardian)
Decision not to change rate comes despite signs inflation is rising amid the Iran war’s effects on fuel pricesTom Knowles (the Guardian)
Consumer insight tracker shows 85% are worried about food prices and a majority think the economy will deteriorateClaudia Efemini (the Guardian)
Proposal to help people heat two rooms, provide hot water and run key appliances without incurring more debtFiona Harvey (the Guardian)
Millions are dipping into savings or borrowing to get by as the Iran war drives up prices, survey showsJulia Kollewe (the Guardian)
From 6 April, low-income families can claim universal credit payments for all children living in the householdZoe Wood (the Guardian)