Most Americans view rising living costs as biggest barrier to a better life, survey finds
When asked to detail what would make a better life in three to five years, 60% of US adults said greater financial security
Healey urged to be bold on borrowing in first test of Burnham’s growth pledge
Some want the chancellor to exploit newly flexible fiscal rules – others want a more creative approach, such as borrowing from markets
‘A 99 with a Flake? That will be £7, please’: what’s behind the surge in ice-cream van prices?
From the cost of milk and chocolate to diesel and electricity, every part of producing the summer treat has been hit by the climate crisis and other shocks
Metro Bank customer fights for £14,000 refund after AI-linked fraud
Lender was told money was being taken without authorisation, with cash used to buy credits for Claude chatbot
Secondhand EV leasing hits the fast lane as more UK drivers explore ways to cut motoring costs
Numbers using finance rises 170% in a year as leasing firms boom alongside leapin secondhand vehicle supply and surging fuel prices
Healey’s profiteering warning on food and fuel risks row with retailers
Chancellor says the government wants to prevent shoppers being ‘taken for a ride’ at the pump or till
California announces minimum wage increase as governor taunts Trump
Gavin Newsom says new pay floor of $17.40, set to become highest of any US state, will go into effect on 1 January
‘We didn’t feel safe’: Booking.com users face battle to get money back
From melted electric sockets to shabby alternatives, readers tell of dealings with platform when things go wrong
‘Proteinmaxxing’ could lead to higher prices for infant formula, say experts
Whey protein, a key infant formula ingredient, is in growing demand, partly linked to rising use of weight-loss drugs
UK petrol price hits Iran war high, adding to pressure on households
Average pump price reaches 160p a litre, while diesel is up 14.5p to 179p and forecast to increase to 185p soon
New solar panels in Great Britain at 15-year high as fossil fuel costs soar
Boom in solar farms and home installations in first half of 2026 began shortly after start of US-Israel war against Iran
UK house prices up just 0.1% in July as buyers remain cautious on interest rates
Price of average home now £277,542, up from £277,484 the previous month but lower than in May, says Nationwide
The Guardian view on ‘kidulthood’: Britain prices young adults out of independent life
Editorial: More young people live with parents as low wages, insecure work and unaffordable housing turn family support into another source of inequality
‘Ask the right questions’: what you need to know before buying shares
Whether it is SpaceX or a bank, getting the right facts about a firm can offer vital insights before you invest in it
Can Japan avoid a Liz Truss-style shock as its PM embarks on a giant spending spree?
Sanae Takaichi’s blueprint to inject £1.7tn and double economic growth leaves many investors fearful