Mortgage arrears have risen by 45% in a year as the reality of interest rate increases presents itself

In red: According to official statistics, the number of borrowers with payment arrears of at least €1,500 has increased over the past two years

The amount of mortgage arrears has risen by 44.5 percent in the first three months of this year as homeowners struggle with higher interest rates, Bank of England data shows. Outstanding payment arrears rose to £21.3 billion, up 4.2 per cent on the last three months of 2023 and up 44.5 per cent on the … Read more

This Chinese takeaway menu from the 1980s shows how much prices have risen

Chinese takeaway menu

Katie BoydenPublished June 4, 2024, 12:07 PM|Updated June 4, 2024, 12:54 PM If our chicken chow-mein still costs that much on Friday evenings (Photo: SWNS) For decades, we Brits have enjoyed a takeaway at the weekend or to celebrate a special occasion. But over the years the price of your sweet and sour chicken will … Read more