Bussiness The cost of rising rents: Working four jobs and pushed on to benefits Published 2 weeks ago on April 19, 2026 By News24x7 Share Tweet Lauren Elcock is among the young Londoners who say rising rents are forcing them to quit the capital. Related Topics: Up Next Newcastle teacher: ‘My school cannot afford free breakfast club’ Don't Miss ‘Croatia, but cheaper’: The quirky holiday spots on trend for 2026 Continue Reading Latest Sports28 minutes ago Bath: Ben Spencer returns to face Bordeaux-Begles in Champions Cup semi Entertainment53 minutes ago Devil Wears Prada 2: Izzy Escobar joins Lady Gaga on soundtrack Entertainment1 hour ago Spotify adds ‘Verified’ badge to distinguish human acts from AI Sports1 hour ago European Challenge Cup: Dragons flying flag for Wales against Montpellier Sports1 hour ago Ulster v Exeter Chiefs: Angus Bell and James Hume ruled out of Challenge Cup semi-final Sports1 hour ago Joe Allen: Swansea City leave door open for departing coach as Leon Britton and Kristian O’Leary stay on Entertainment1 hour ago How Banksy installed a statue in central London Sports2 hours ago Fifa Congress: Gianni Infantino attempts to orchestrate handshake between Palestinian and Israeli representatives Bussiness2 hours ago No evidence of widespread fuel price-gouging, says watchdog Travel2 hours ago EasyJet launches ‘book with confidence’ pledge as specialists promise no surcharges