Renting remains cheaper than buying in Great Britain, because mortgage interest rates are rising

Monday June 17, 2024 6:00 am Part Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp E-mail Share via email Life isn’t much better for renters either, as competition for affordable housing also drives up rents. Renting remains significantly more affordable in Britain than buying a house with … Read more

UK fintech vacancies are rising as investors return to London in droves

Monday, June 17, 2024 5:01 am Part Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp E-mail Share via email The figures come as companies eye a rebound in fintech funding after valuations largely peaked in 2021. London is driving a surge in UK fintech recruitment this year, … Read more

More than 2 million help to buy Isa savers who are losing government money

People could be stuck in Help To Buy Isas with almost 2.2 million open offers Government surcharge of 25% is only payable if users purchase property under £250,000 Help to Buy Isas was introduced in 2015 but closed to new accounts in 2019 Nearly 2.2 million people will be unable to access the government bonus … Read more

Review: V Rising (PS5) – Addictive vampire RPG fits somewhat awkwardly on console

Subscribe to Push Square at YouTube146k Already a hit on PC thanks to early access, V Rising will release on PS5 once version 1.0 arrives. This is an isometric action RPG similar to Diablo, but instead of focusing on loot, this blood-sucking adventure emphasizes crafting and building. It’s an enjoyable mix of genres, but it’s … Read more

Slowing demand growth and rising supply put global oil markets on course for a large surplus this decade – News – IEA

Oil markets are comfortably supplied until 2030, according to the IEA’s new medium-term outlook, although a relentless focus on energy security will remain crucial as powerful forces transform the sector Global oil demand growth is expected to slow in the coming years as energy transitions progress. At the same time, global oil production is expected … Read more

‘Heat is flowing from the pipes – no wonder our bills are rising’

People living in new-build flats say the ‘inefficient’ green energy system makes their bills much higher than they should be. The 200 apartments at Victoria Point in Ashford are connected to a communal heating network, with each individual home connected to one central boiler. Residents of Victoria Point in Ashford say they would never have … Read more

The carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere is rising

One of the most important drivers of the exceptional heat Building in Earth’s atmosphere has reached levels beyond anything humans have ever experienced, officials announced Thursday. Carbon dioxidethe gas that responsible for most of the global warming caused by human activities is accumulating “faster than ever,” scientists from NOAA, the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and … Read more

Rising German wage growth casts doubt on the timing of the ECB’s interest rate cuts

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. German wages rose at the fastest pace in almost a decade, signaling a recovery in the broader euro zone and raising doubts about how aggressively the European Central Bank will cut interest rates this year. … Read more

US copper prices are rising to record highs as funds flow in

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. US copper prices have risen to a record premium to the global benchmark in London, as speculative funds pile up and traders are forced to hedge short bets on the world’s most important industrial metal. … Read more