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Some couples are moving in together sooner than normal due to the cost of living crisis, a new survey has found, but when it comes to love and money, it can be a tricky one to navigate.
Research from Creditfix found that higher mortgage rates and soaring rent prices mean one in six couples are moving in together sooner than they feel ready to in order to save money.
And for many, one of the first steps in living together is opening up a joint bank account – but what exactly should you use it for?
We want to hear from you – what should the joint bank account be used for, what is an absolute no, and what is a grey area?
Pay gap between disabled and non-disabled employees is 12.7%
The pay gap between disabled and non-disabled employees is 12.7%, research has found.
The average hourly pay for non-disabled employees in 2024 is £15.69 and for disabled employees it is £13.69.
The gap is wider for disabled men (15.5%) compared with women (9.6%) and significantly higher for individuals with autism (27.9%), epilepsy (26.9%), and severe learning difficulties (20.3%).
Jasmine Miller, a neurodiversity life coach, said the figures, which have been stable for a decade, paint a picture of systemic inequality.
“While the gap narrows slightly after adjusting for work and personal characteristics, it’s evident that employers need to do more to address these disparities,” she said in comments supplied to Money by Newspage.
“Tailored support for recruitment, progression and pay transparency is essential to ensure disabled workers are compensated.”
