‘I didn’t know what to do’: collapse of providers of high-end digs leaves students in shock Cost of living crisis and drop in international students hits market for purpose-built accommodation The Guardian - UK · 15h ago
Global Markets: European shares edge higher with banks in the lead; the Middle East in focus European markets saw a rise on Tuesday. Banking stocks led the gains, with Italian lenders drawing attention. Tech stocks stabilized after recent volatility. GSK shares fell following a deal to acquire Nuvalent. UBS saw an increase on reports of potential capital requirement adjustments. Investors monitored developments in the Middle East… The Economic Times · Jun 9
Intesa Sanpaolo launches bid for Mps bank, merger set for December 2026 Within 24 hours of Banco BPM’s merger bid, Intesa Sanpaolo launches a full public offer for Monte dei Paschi di Siena. If approved, the deal would create Europe’s second-largest banking group. Euronews · Jun 8
Rent for student room in London up by a fifth in two years, report suggests An ‘affordability crisis’ in the capital’s housing market was putting students in an impossible position, a housing charity boss has warned. Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2024
University students in England ‘have 50p a week to live on after rent’ Maintenance loans almost entirely wiped out by accommodation costs, according to research The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2023
New report brands student maintenance system ‘broken’ amid soaring rents The report said the highest rents and increases are in cities with an undersupply of accommodation. The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023
Housing shortages for university students will ‘worsen’ in some cities – charity School leavers across the UK are preparing to start university next month after receiving their exam results. The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023
SpaceX sells Starlink terminals to Unipol for Italy flood relief Italian insurance company Unipol Gruppo SpA said it has purchased Starlink terminals from Elon Musk’s SpaceX to help with rescue and recovery efforts in flood-stricken areas of the country. Tribune News Service · May 21, 2023
Rise in university dropouts and homelessness ‘inevitable’ as UK student housing approaches ‘crisis point’ ‘Student housing moving into shortage across the majority of universities,’ warns Unipol The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2022
Students appalled by house of horrors with 'mould everywhere' and hole in ceiling Kyle Turney and his flatmates were excited to move in ahead of a new year at university but were shocked to find a house of horrors with holes in the ceiling, rat droppings, mouldy food, used underwear and worse Daily Mirror · Jul 29, 2022
Leeds students' fury as they move into house with 'mould everywhere' and black toilet The students wanted to leave their tenancy agreement once they had seen the house Leeds Live · Jul 29, 2022