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Stark new figures reveal how renters and homeowners across Lancashire were affected by inflation and increased interest rates last year.

New figures reveal how private renters and homeowners in Bury were affected by inflation and increased interest rates last year.

New figures reveal how private renters and homeowners in Oxford were affected by inflation and increased interest rates last year.

The plastic alternative packaging market size has grown rapidly in recent years.

Long waits for GP and hospital appointments are “creating a mental health epidemic” in the UK, according to the Liberal Democrats.

For most of us, it feels like January has more month left than money!

The concept of burnout is woven into the cultural zeitgeist. The notion that feeling overworked, exhausted, and stressed with little downtime can lead to anxiety, sleep problems, and mental health impacts has been widely discussed. But have you heard of burnout's lesser-known companion?

October is commonly known as “Stoptober,” a month when smokers are urged to extinguish their smoking habit, at least for the duration of the month.

Figures show the number of cigarette smokers has dropped, although a charity said the rate is ‘not nearly fast enough’.

The UK government has been accused of being "asleep at the wheel" as the number of people out of work due to long-term sickness soars.

New figures reveal how private renters and homeowners in Powys were affected by inflation and increased interest rates last year.

New figures reveal how private renters and homeowners in Winchester were affected by inflation and increased interest rates last year.

Average monthly rentals increased by around £100 with mortgages up by around £228

The UK corporate wellness market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.72% during the forecast period thereby reaching a market size of US$3.71 billion by 2029 from an initial market size of US$2.69 billion recorded in 2022.

This short update examines the Office for National Statistics’ (ONS) latest experimental estimates of green jobs, released in March 2024. 

National charity FoodCycle released a survey which says that almost half of their guests often eat alone but 85% make friends at their weekly community meals.

What is loneliness? For some, it presents itself as a state of mind: a lurking feeling of separation, distance, and isolation from others.

With winter household bills increasing, Getir has kicked off Black Friday early and is taking the heat out of grocery spend

Khad Shah discusses the benefits of teledentistry and how practices can use virtual appointments in dentistry.

With the rental market expected to continue to grow, UK property is a strong prospect for property investors looking to the medium and long-term, according to agent.