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2023-08-05 10:21
Inflation report, bond yields in focus as U.S. stocks rally pauses
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2023-08-05 06:48
Sound Inpatient Physicians Hires Adviser for Balance Sheet Help
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2023-08-05 05:48
Summer of Heat and Fire Doesn’t Sway Republicans on Climate
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2023-08-05 04:24
US jobs market holds steady despite rate rises
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2023-08-04 20:47
AstraZeneca, Sanofi RSV Drug for Infants Wins CDC Backing
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2023-08-04 19:57
Petrobras Slashes Contentious Dividends and Buys Back Shares
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2023-08-04 18:46
Key trade loophole keeps cheap Chinese products flowing to US
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2023-08-04 18:26
Soaring mortgage costs ‘affecting mental health of almost a third of people’
Almost a third of people in England and Wales said their mental health has been affected by soaring mortgage costs in the past year, according to new research. For people with existing mental health problems, nearly four in 10 said the rising costs had worsened their mental health. Mind, the UK’s biggest mental health charity, also said it had seen a 55% increase in the number of people contacting its Infoline over the last 18 months about financial difficulties, including welfare, unemployment and personal debt. The charity’s survey of 3,015 respondents across England and Wales in March and April came before Thursday’s news that the Bank of England had raised interest rates to 5.25% from 5%. The hike, which is yet another bid to get inflation under control, will put more pressure on mortgage holders. Mind’s survey – carried out by Censuswide – suggested that 29% of people had been affected by hearing about or experiencing increasing mortgage costs over the last year. Ten per cent said that it had affected their mental health a lot, the charity added. For people with existing mental health problems, some 36% said the increasing mortgage costs had made their mental health worse. Money problems and mental health often form a vicious cycle, and when we’re struggling to deal with one, the other can become much harder to manage, particularly when it threatens to impact our housing situation Vicki Nash, Mind The charity said younger people were particularly affected, with almost half (48%) of those aged between 16 and 24 saying that the mortgage situation had impacted on their mental health. Vicki Nash, Mind’s associate director of external affairs, said financial difficulties and mental health problems “often form a vicious cycle”. She said: “As we continue to grapple with the rising cost of living, news of yet another possible increase in mortgage rates will be difficult for many families to bear. “Money problems and mental health often form a vicious cycle, and when we’re struggling to deal with one, the other can become much harder to manage, particularly when it threatens to impact our housing situation. “We know some people are becoming so unwell that they need hospital treatment for their mental health. “When this happens the care they receive when they leave hospital is critical so we are calling for the introduction of comprehensive welfare checks, including of people’s financial situation. “These figures show this is a mental health emergency that everyone is going to need help to deal with. We know we can’t fix the cost-of-living crisis but support for your mental health is out there, and we are here for you. “This includes through Mind’s Infoline, online community, Side by Side and the useful information on our website that will be available throughout this difficult period.” Mind has a confidential information and support line which can be called on 0300 123 3393 between 9am and 6pm from Monday to Friday, or people can visit mind.org.uk. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live The devastating mental health impact of soaring mortgage costs Consuming foods with added sugars may increase risk of kidney stones – study Why TikTok is going wild for lip oil
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GSK’s Nigerian Unit to Close Down, Return Cash
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2023-08-04 16:47
Aramco, Siemens Energy, Novo Nordisk Top European Earnings to Watch Next Week
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2023-08-04 15:52