‘I was burnt out’ – the joys and fears of economic inactivity

Readers reveal how they have spent their time since retiring – be it helping with childcare, renting property, gardening or worrying about the future

Static buildup: Hull’s caravan makers enjoy a British holiday boom

Hull has a strong claim to being the centre of the UK mobile home industry, but while the pandemic boosted sales, there are now fears of a glut

‘I’m very fortunate’: meet the Londoner who lives among billionaires for £200 a week

Key workers join overseas ultra-rich in Millbank Quarter in central London, close to Big Ben

UK homeowners and first-time buyers warned to brace for 5%-plus mortgage rates

Lenders forced to raise fixed-term deals after latest inflation figure pushed swap rates upwards

Ofgem energy price cap cut expected to revive switching of suppliers

Consumers told not expect ‘deluge of cut-price offers’ as firms bring back more competitive fixed deals

Ofgem energy price cap falls to £2,074 but households will see little relief

Consumers still paying almost twice as much for gas and electricity as in October 2021 despite cut by regulator

Staff work in central London offices for 2.3 days a week, study finds

Thinktank warns against wholesale switch to working from home and raises fears over lost productivity in capital

Fraudsters conned UK holidaymakers out of more than £15m in 2022

Action Fraud notes surge in number of people paying for fake flights and accommodation

South West Water under investigation over leaks and usage figures

Shares in owner Pennon Group fall as it says Ofwat has launched inquiry into South West Water

The little-known London train ticket that could save you Eurostar hassle

The London CIV rail ticket could be the missing link for passengers delayed for their train through no fault of their own

Rishi Sunak thinks voters don’t care about his vast wealth, but the pollsters aren’t so sure

Public opinion is turning against the super-rich. Will it take a general election for the prime minister to realise, asks Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

Private renters ‘almost twice as likely to struggle with debt as UK general population’

Charity says stronger protections are needed or people will be left vulnerable to ‘hair-trigger evictions’

People in the UK aged 65 and over: share why you have started working again

We’d like to hear from people in Britain aged 65 plus who have come out of retirement recently and taken up paid work

Postal desert island: Mull’s residents cut off from civilisation by Royal Mail

Scottish islanders fear complete isolation as vital mail deliveries fail to arrive for days, sometimes weeks

How to take a super-low budget holiday

From pet sitting and home swaps to planning ahead, be flexible and grab the best deals … fast