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It’s only natural that we’re obsessed with house prices. For an awful lot of us, our home is the most valuable thing we’ll ever own, and even a small fluctuation could leave us thousands of pounds worse off on paper. (Photo by Yui Mok/PA Wire)

Why it's only natural to be obsessed with house prices: Sarah Coles

The UK's economy has grown by 0.2% in August, with car manufacturing leading the economic boost over the past three months. (Credit: Getty Images)

UK economy grew by 0.2% in August as service sector provides boost

Sales in the UK's retail sector fell faster than expected last month, thanks in part to the bad weather that struck the country, the Office for National Statistics has said. (Photo by Andrew Matthews/PA Wire)

Rain washed away retail sales during July, according to new ONS data

What is core inflation as ONS figures show inflation rate ‘stuck’ at 8.7%

Inflation rate ‘stuck’ at 8.7% new ONS figures show

(left to right) Ben Broadbent, Deputy Governor for Monetary Policy, Andrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England, Katie Martin, Head of Media and Stakeholder Engagement, and Deputy Governor for Markets and Banking Dave Ramsden, during the Bank of England Monetary Policy Report Press Conference, at the Bank of England. Picture: PA

Here are your options for remortgaging as interest rates rise - Sarah Coles

U.S. President Joe Biden takes questions from children during an event marking Take Your Child To Work Day April 27, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Joe Biden offers reminder of ageism towards older workers: Sarah Coles

The rate of inflation has dropped slightly for March

Inflation rate in UK falls but still remains above 10%

UK economy records zero growth in February - ONS

Surprise jump in February inflation due to salad shortages, food & booze

Shock as inflation rises to 10.4% unexpectedly - what it means

Smoking is now at least 15% more expensive following Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget 2023 - Credit: Adobe

Bad news for smokers: Cigarettes now cost more than ever

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt, appearing on the BBC 1 current affairs programme, Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg.

Reforming childcare key to tackling economic inactivity woes - Beckie Hart

Richard Fearon the CEO of Leeds Building Society. Picture by Simon Hulme

Leeds Building Society posts record £220m profits after major mortgage move

Cost of living is £630 more expensive per month for single Brits

Cost of living leaves single Brits paying up to £630 more per month

Ava is the most popular baby name, with 2,576 parents choosing it for their daughter.

Top 20 most popular bird-themed baby names revealed

‘Don’t use laptop in bed’ says London Fire Brigade amid overheating concerns: 10 ways to avoid electrical fire

‘Don’t use laptop in bed’ says London Fire Brigade amid fire concern

Fans at Winter Gardens Blackpool, reacting to the missed penalty by Harry Kane as they watch a screening of the FIFA World Cup 2022 Quarter Final match between England and France.

Avoid drowning your sorrows over England's World Cup defeat: Richard Piper

Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park

These Yorkshire places are ranked among most entrepreneurial in UK

Griselda Togobo is managing director of women's business network Forward Ladies. PIC: James Hardisty.

Maternity rights don’t need rolling back - Griselda Togobo

Bank of England warns UK will fall into longest recession in history unless it ‘acts forcefully now’

Bank of England warns UK could fall into longest recession in history

EasyJet holidays has launched a all 28-day all inclusive package costing just £650 per person

Easyjet claims all-inclusive 28-day holiday cheaper than staying in UK

The top baby names in England and Wales have been revealed - is your tot’s name on the list?

Most popular baby names in England and Wales revealed by ONS
Is your tot’s name on the list?

House prices increased in the East Riding of Yorkshire in July

House prices in the East Riding of Yorkshire increased in July

One option is to sidestep these videos entirely and go to trusted sources for your financial information, like The Yorkshire Post, says Sarah Coles

Beware 'handy tips' online which are downright dangerous - Sarah Coles

There are financial challenges ahead for many businesses.

Why optimism can be a firm’s most crucial asset in tough times - Mel Hird

While the Government has moved on from the pandemic, a lot of teachers suffering from Long Covid can't.

Long Covid having a lasting impact on the teaching profession - Dr Patrick Roach

McDonald’s is hiking the price of its cheeseburger for the first time in 14 years (Photo: Adobe)

McDonald’s hikes price of cheeseburger for first time in 14 years

On average in Yorkshire and the Humber, renters spend 26% of their income keeping a roof over their head. Photo: Yui Mok/PA

Explore every avenue to escape mercy of rising rents - Sarah Coles

Thousands of pay-as-you-go mobile customers will soon see their mobile phone costs triple (Getty Images)

Thousands of pay-as-you-go mobile users will soon see costs triple

What is the best way of tackling obesity in a cost of living crisis?

Nanny state is making cost of living crisis worse – Jason Reed

Jack Monroe. Picture: Patricia Niven/PA.

Jack Monroe's campaign shows a single voice can make a difference - Greg Wright

Spain could become the first European country to downgrade Covid-19 to a ‘flu-like’ status (Photo: Getty Images)

Spain pushes EU to downgrade Covid to ‘flu-like’ status as fatality rate drops

It takes women all year to make as much money as men make by November 18. Picture: AdobeStock

Why couples have to work together to close the pay gap - Sarah Coles
Equal Pay Day fell on Thursday last week, which means women will spend almost six weeks this year working for nothing.

The downgrading of the pensions triple lock continues to prompt much debate and discussion.

Pension triple lock must be safeguarded – Ros Altmann

The number of UK workers on payrolls rose by 207,000 between August and September to a record 29.2 million, returning to levels seen before the pandemic struck, the Office for National Statistics said.

Payrolled workers surge above pre-pandemic levels after record leap, says ONS

Overall food prices have risen by 0.2% during the last year - but prices for individual food groups are up to 13.4 higher

20 food and drink items with the biggest price hikes in the past 12 months

The Bethel boards on Hessle Road commemorate fishing crews lost in tragedies at sea

How Hull's Hessle Road went from heart of the fishing industry into decline

The author likens running to saving.

Seven easy steps to help you become a better saver - Sarah Coles

Homeworking might not be here to stay for many.

Only six per cent of people want to keep working from home full time

Over 150,000 people in the UK have died from Covid-19, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics (Photo: Shutterstock)

Over 150,000 people in the UK have died from coronavirus - according to ONS figu...

The pandemic has led to money worries for many.

How to cope with financial pressures during a pandemic - Sarah Coles

Will young people suffer the worst impact?

Why the young are most likely to have their finances ruined by the pandemic - Sa...

Dry January may be over but we all need to watch our alcohol intake, says Cather...

Joblessness is on the increase.

The worst of the virus impact on jobs is yet to come - Andrew McPhillips

It is currently “too early” to tell whether or not lockdown restrictions will end in the spring, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said (Photo by Paul Ellis: WPA Pool/Getty Images

Lockdown restrictions may not end in spring - according to Boris Johnson

Leeds city centre during lockdown, as figures suggest cases of the new variant in Yorkshire are on the rise

New variant Covid cases up 30% in Yorkshire - ONS suggests

Parliament is currently debating the Domestic Abuse Bill.

All domestic abuse victims need equal treatment – Brian Paddick

Leeds tech scene is among the best in the UK.

Leeds named as one of the best cities in the UK for tech job creation

The second coronavirus wave seems to be less deadly than the first - the data ex...

The researchers behind the study said that findings show more widespread testing is needed (Photo: Shutterstock)

80% of people with coronavirus in the UK display no symptoms

The testing regime is intended to get a better idea of the spread of infection (Photo: Shutterstock)

Random household testing for coronavirus is to be increased - here's how it will...

Boris Johnson PA Wire

Boris Johnson announces raft of coronavirus restriction changes

The 13 Yorkshire areas with the highest number of coronavirus deaths up to June

The 15 Yorkshire areas with most coronavirus deaths

Ecclesall, Sheffield.

Every Yorkshire area with zero coronavirus deaths up to June

Leeds Council

'No evidence' higher coronavirus deaths in wards are linked to gatherings

The latest unemployment figures have been released today.

Unemployment rose by 50,000 to 1.35 million in the three months to March

Pateley Bridge is one of Yorkshire's luckiest towns - it's had no coronavirus deaths as of April 18

ONS data reveals postcode areas of Yorkshire with the most coronavirus deaths

Matt Hancock. Picture: PA.

Testing ready for over-65s and essential workers with coronavirus symptoms

ONS figures show an additional 1,000 care home deaths have occurred at care homes (Shutterstock)

More than 1000 additional coronavirus deaths in care homes

Two UK care home providers have reported 521 deaths relating to coronavirus in recent weeks (Shutterstock)

527 additional coronavirus deaths in UK care homes have been reported

Many first time buyers were faced with rising costs last year, according to the Halifax Picture: PA

This is the average house price now for first-time buyers in Yorkshire