• What does the Budget actually mean for us?

    In June’s general election only 21% of 18 to 29-year olds voted Conservative, compared to 64% supporting Labour. It’s no surprise that Hammond’s Wednesday Budget attempted to appeal to a younger audience, abolishing the stamp duty for first-time buyers. But how will the Budget actually affect us? Whilst the...
  • Students rent costs rise by nearly a quarter in recent years

    According to figures from the National Union of Students and Unipol, weekly rent for student accommodation has risen by as much as 23% since 2009. The average student rent is as much as 85% of the the maximum student loan and grant available, leaving little money left for all...