A Punishing Housing Market Is Squeezing Renters

New York Times - Oct 28, 2026

Higher mortgage rates and slowing residential construction are again giving landlords the upper hand.

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Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes on 28 October.

‘One Job Away’ Tries to Help Actors Keep Their Health Insurance

Oct 28, 2026

‘One Job Away’ Tries to Help Actors Keep Their Health Insurance

The actor Cheyenne Jackson’s social media campaign highlights the increasing struggles of working actors to book enough parts to remain insured.

The Federal Reserve Will Release Its Interest Rate Decision Today. Here’s What to Watch.

Oct 28, 2026

The Federal Reserve Will Release Its Interest Rate Decision Today. Here’s What to Watch.

The central bank is widely expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday, just days before the midterm elections.

How to Tax and Spend in a ‘Turbulent Time?’ U.K. Tries a Balancing Act.

Oct 28, 2026

How to Tax and Spend in a ‘Turbulent Time?’ U.K. Tries a Balancing Act.

The new government, led by Andy Burnham, will deliver its first budget on Wednesday, a plan expected to tread between wide ambition and narrow financial limits.

AI Is Finding a Flood of Bugs, and Silicon Valley Is Rushing to Fix Them

Oct 28, 2026

AI Is Finding a Flood of Bugs, and Silicon Valley Is Rushing to Fix Them

A.I. has uncovered a horde of software flaws, which engineers are racing to fix before they can be exploited and abused by hackers.

How to Plan a Trip Around a Running Race

Oct 28, 2026

How to Plan a Trip Around a Running Race

When should you arrive? How do you choose an event? Here are some tips on how best to center a vacation around a race.

Octopus Energy boss on standing charges

Oct 28, 2026

Octopus Energy boss on standing charges

CEO Greg Jackson spoke to BBC Breakfast after the chancellor announced cuts to gas bills for millions.

What is in the iconic red box?

Oct 28, 2026

What is in the iconic red box?

UK Chancellor John Healey will be carrying a red box as he delivers his Budget today - but what's in the box?

Free haircuts project aims to inspire other stylists

Oct 28, 2026

Free haircuts project aims to inspire other stylists

Georgia Chappels runs free community haircuts to help those feeling the impact of rising costs.

Parents turn to costume swap to cut Halloween costs

Oct 28, 2026

Parents turn to costume swap to cut Halloween costs

One mother said Halloween outfits are "completely extortionate" as families pick up free alternatives.

'Tone deaf at best' - advice to stock up on essentials worries experts and low-income families

Oct 28, 2026

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