How does London’s housing crisis affect the UK economy?
A “localised housing crisis” has become a “national problem”, according to economic experts. Read More
US Senate passes deal aimed at ending longest ever government shutdown
The measure signals a major breakthrough but the deal still needs to get over more hurdles in Congress. Read More
Honesty boxes should be dying like cash. But many are flourishing
Once found by the roadside offering local produce for a few pence, honesty boxes are being reborn via social media. Read More
HMRC to review suspending 23,500 child benefit payments
The tax body had used travel data to conclude that thousands of parents had left the country permanently but many say they just went on holiday. Read More
Inquiry to review rise in young people not working or studying
Former Labour Health Secretary Alan Milburn will lead the investigation, with conclusions set to be published next summer. Read More
More than 1,400 flights cancelled as US air traffic cuts enter second day
Thousands more flights have been delayed or cancelled as the reduction of air travel capacity continues during the federal government shutdown. Read More
Tutoring a baby to make them an ‘English gentleman’ – Is it worth the money?
The advert seeks “an extraordinary tutor” required “to support child on his first steps to becoming an English gentleman.” Read More
How the US overtook China as Africa’s biggest foreign investor
As the two nations vie for key materials, the US has regained the lead in foreign direct investments in African countries. Read More
Tesla plans to pay Musk $1tn – do they really need him that much?
Shareholders have approved a pay package that puts an astronomical value on Elon Musk’s value as a leader. Read More
How this year’s Christmas ads ‘let real life in,’ from cost of living to masculinity
We look at the Christmas ads that are out so far – and what they tell us about the year that’s been. Read More