A barber shop says it is being forced to close its doors after 70 years in business because it cannot afford a near tripling of rent by its landlord, the Conor McGregor-owned Jemi Ventures.

Source: https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/family-run-barber-shop-to-shut-after-70-years-as-firm-owned-by-conor-mcgregor-triples-the-rent/a524322894.html

A big part of the problem is the significant fall in the number of music teachers and funding cuts that have left many schools struggling to afford even the most basic of musical instruments.

Source: https://leftfootforward.org/2023/09/tom-watson-we-must-reverse-the-decline-of-music-education/

About the plans, the chairman said: "The King's Dock is a great opportunity for Everton and one we cannot afford to miss.

Source: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/everton-stadium-ideas-1960s-2010s-28318739

A breakdown of grades in four affordability categories shows many cities and counties are permitting sufficient expensive housing, but are failing to add enough units that moderate- and lower-income residents can afford to buy or rent.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/01/15/most-cities-still-falling-behind-affordable-housing-mandate-state-numbers-show/

According to Africa News on Sunday, the aggrieved students shut down the campus in protest, from Wednesday, over the exclusion of students who cannot afford to register for the new academic year and payoff debt.

Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/03/south-africas-varsity-students-protest-high-cost-of-education/

According to new research from Zillow, the average, employed single woman in the US can afford only 8.9% of active listings nationally.

Source: https://qz.com/the-us-homeownership-gender-gap-is-getting-wider-again-1850261139

Actually they won’t because he can afford to send his children to private school where coincidently there are very few children of color.

Source: https://www.claycord.com/2023/03/24/claycord-talk-about-politics-march-24-2023/

A cynic might say you can afford to be extravagant when you have only five employees.

Source: https://kidotalkradio.com/idahos-most-generous-company-throws-enormous-party-photos/

Add to those figures the estimated to lose their jobs because the Federal Reserve’s continuing interest-rate hikes mean small and large companies can’t afford to expand operations, nor are startups able to raise capital.

Source: https://dissidentvoice.org/2023/01/remodeled-shipping-containers-boxcars-could-be-solutions-for-expanding-homeless-shelters/

Admittedly, it’s a bit pricey for a 27-inch monitor and you will need a high-end GPU to take advantage of its full potential, but if you can afford it, then this just might end up being the pièce de résistance in your display setup.

Source: https://www.pcworld.com/article/813301/best-gaming-monitors.html

Afia mockingly called her rider and handed a new laptop to him to be given to Mzbel’s son since his mother could not afford one for her.

Source: https://www.ghanamma.com/2023/11/04/adepa-is-james-and-johns-role-model-afia-schwarzeneggers-twins-in-the-mud-as-mzbel-blasts-her-for-attacking-her-son/

After all, the pandemic made clear to us that the world cannot afford to leave anyone behind; we have a responsibility to help all societies.

Source: https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/people-come-first.1009809

After passing through security, Baker asked to see Ted Addison, a former client who could no longer afford her services but with whom she had kept in touch.

Source: https://www.propublica.org/article/louisiana-judges-ignored-prisoners-petitions-without-review-fifth-circuit

After rose approximately 40% in a two-year span, many buyers have found themselves unable to afford property.

Source: https://www.fox26medford.com/the-hottest-real-estate-markets-of-2022/

After seeing that it was a Tesla, Katie’s spirits plummeted because she knew she wouldn’t be able to afford the expenses.

Source: https://www.chipchick.com/2023/07/her-drivers-license-photo-saved-her-from-having-to-pay-for-car-repairs-after-she-ran-into-the-vehicle-in-front-of-her.html

“A growing number of families” can no longer afford “the cost of education including transport to school, food, textbooks, stationery, and clothes”, UNICEF Lebanon said.

Source: https://kuwaittimes.com/lebanese-children-miss-out-on-school-as-crisis-takes-toll/

Allardyce reckons Newcastle can not afford to rest on their laurels following an impressive season, and need to continually improve to stand a chance of matching the owners' lofty ambitions.

Source: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-united-transfer-news-live-27484833

All but the wealthiest New Yorkers — even the upper middle class and especially mothers — are scrambling to afford care that will allow them to keep their jobs.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/11/nyregion/child-care-nyc.html

Allers explained how many have been on the island since the 50s and 60s and how not everyone can afford to rebuild, especially when it comes to rebuilding at a higher hurricane standard.

Source: https://news.wgcu.org/section/hurricanerecovery/2023-03-15/hud-announces-1-1-billion-for-hurricane-ian-recovery-in-lee

All of that has led to existential questions: can the UK afford a steel industry, and does it need one?

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/jul/15/welsh-steelworks-at-breaking-point-over-the-cost-of-cleaning-up-its-act