What Does a ‘Blue Wave’ Mean for Mortgage Rates?
Democrats won big in the midterms, but mortgage rates have bigger forces to reckon with.
Carers deserve a new, fairer social contract | Letter
Academics question the purpose of the carer’s allowance and say we can learn from the Scottish government’s reform processYour editorial (27 October) is right: serious issues with…
Mortgage Rates Today, Thursday, November 5: A Little Lower
TL;DR: Rates fell today, but not by enough to change your mortgage math.
Chase Will Add 10,000+ Vacation Homes to The Edit in 2027
Chase’s collection of upscale stays is significantly expanding with the addition of vacation homes. It gives eligible cardholders more options, even if some might like it more tha…
Milburn review to call for jobs ’revolution’ for young people with disabilities
Exclusive: Government should introduce ‘flexi-jobs’ alongside subsidies and skills support, former minister will sayThe British state should create and subsidise paid jobs for tho…
Pet Insurance on Your Mind? Buy It Now, Not Later
Learn more about how pre-existing conditions work in pet insurance and why you should get pet insurance now even if your pet is young and healthy.
The £10,000 refugee tax must be scrapped | Letters
Such a punitive measure will leave people at risk of exploitation and severe poverty, says Mark Joselin of the Refugee CouncilCabinet ministers are right to be worried about the p…
Mortgage Rates Today, Wednesday, November 4: Back Up
Mortgage rates jumped after stronger-than-expected jobs data raised expectations for a Fed rate hike next month.
Britain’s housing market unlikely to recover until 2028, says Savills
House prices forecast to fall by 1.5% next year as Middle East war keeps mortgage rates higher for longerBritain’s sluggish housing market is not expected to recover until 2028 as…
Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select vs. Citi Strata Premier Card: Which Is Better?
Both cards are useful for American Airlines flyers, but one offers more flexibility.
Guaranteed pension income ‘resurrected’ for 17m private sector workers
Ministers propose new guided retirement scheme to help give savers protection for lifeBusiness live – latest updatesMillions of private sector workers will be offered a guaranteed…
Mortgage Rates Today, Tuesday, November 3: Still Moving Lower
TL;DR: Mortgage rates eased again today, giving buyers modest relief from rates above 7%.
Rent rises of up to 88% still passing in England despite Renters’ Reform Act
Exclusive: While tenants are challenging increases in record numbers, renters and landlords say system is ‘not working for anyone’The rent tribunal system is “not working for anyo…
Widening inequality, stagnant pay – Britain urgently needs Labour’s hard-won workers’ rights | Polly Toynbee
The British Social Attitudes survey reveals record levels of dissatisfaction. But still Kemi Badenoch and the business lobby want to take us backwardsBritain is unhappier at work …
UK job satisfaction at record low amid rising frustration over pay and flexible working
Resolution Foundation study finds workers are less willing to go ‘above and beyond for employers than a decade ago’Job satisfaction among UK workers has dropped to a record low, a…
Mortgage Rates Today, Monday, November 2: Noticeably Lower
TL;DR: Mortgage rates slid enough today to get home buyers' attention.
Country diary: As winter approaches, all eyes here are on heating oil prices | Nicola Chester
Inkpen and Combe, Berkshire: If the price goes down, the village WhatsApp group lights upBeyond the reach of the gas mains, there is tension about the coming winter. Many rural ho…
Affordability top of mind for voters in final sprint to midterms: ‘I have to pick between medicine or groceries’
Cost of living has loomed over this election cycle as workers and unions champion candidates fighting for higher wages and tackling rising pricesFor millions of Americans heading …
‘We were mortgage-free at 45, here’s how you can do it too’
Even modest overpayments can save you a fortune. We look at the best ways to pay off your biggest debt early When Adrian Massey was made redundant from his job as a food developer…
Budget 2026: how to beat the new savings tax rates
John Healey’s budget offered a ‘sting in the tail’ for savers by raising tax rates but there are ways to ease the painSavers were both winners and losers in Wednesday’s budget. In…
Avanti West Coast paid out £20m in ‘delay repay’ passenger refunds this summer
Intercity train operator’s compensation bill likely to top £70m this financial year amid rise in claims across networkAvanti West Coast paid out more than £20m to passengers in ju…
Nov. 3 Is National Sandwich Day — Sink Your Teeth into 11 Deals
Restaurants and sandwich chains nationwide are celebrating with BOGO subs, discounts and free food with a minimum purchase.
This budget fails to live up to Andy Burnham’s grand rhetoric | Letters
Caitlin Boswell of Tax Justice UK and others on what Aditya Chakrabortty described as a ‘Martin Lewis budget’Aditya Chakrabortty was spot-on in his analysis of John Healey’s budge…
5 Things to Know About the Fold Bitcoin Credit Card
It's light on fees and can snag you lucrative rewards on everyday spending — if you tie up large sums with the company.