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‘Airbnb was founded in the recession of 2008, but there are parallels to where we are today, and we certainly see that with hosts in the UK. As living costs continue to rise, the extra earnings from hosting on Airbnb help hosts to pay for higher mortgages, higher energy costs – whatever the bill is.

Earlier this month, the UK Housing Secretary confirmed what experts have been saying for years; there simply aren’t enough homes in Britain. This lack of supply – paired with the worst financial crisis in more than a decade – has seen home, rental, mortgage and living costs soar, hitting families hard. On Airbnb, we see

The short-term letting industry has changed how people worldwide choose to travel. No longer are you confined to traditional tourist spots; it’s easier than ever to stay in almost any city, town or village and live like a local. One company that has been instrumental in driving this change is Airbnb. Launched amid the 2008

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has seen an unprecedented outbreak of solidarity across Europe, with millions wanting to help those fleeing the violence. As well as donating money to relief funds, many people have offered to shelter Ukrainian refugees in their own homes. But are governments across the world doing enough to respond to their citizens’