House prices tumble; mental health the main workplace problem; card surcharges end

Thursday 1 October 2026

House prices fall for a sixth consecutive month across the country with owners wondering how far the slump will go.

• August inflation comes in slightly lower than expected, but that’s unlikely to prevent another rate hike
• Credit and debit card surcharges disappear from today
• Mental health emerges as the leading workplace safety problem
• One of the world’s biggest sporting teams, Manchester City, found guilty of defrauding the English Premier League

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