London property prices fall 2% after Rachel Reeves budget
New analysis reveals London house prices fell nearly 2% in a month after the budget, with Kensington & Chelsea losing £237k annually. Discover the UK's property winners and losers.
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Suspect in Colombia schoolgirl poisonings found in London
Zulma Guzman Castro, accused of killing two schoolgirls with poisoned raspberries, was located in the UK after a water bottle giveaway. Read the full story of her arrest and extradition.
Foreign Spouses Cost UK Taxpayers Billions, Report Finds
A shocking report reveals foreign partners on visas cost the UK state an average of £109,000 each. Read the full analysis and political reaction here.
Edinburgh woman's 20-second escape from Bondi gunmen
Miya Lind, 26, from Edinburgh, crossed a bridge at Bondi Beach just 20 seconds before a deadly attack began. She recounts the terror and her desperate dash for safety. Read her full story.
Charity's Political Shift and Trafficking Allegations Exposed
An investigation reveals Care4Calais's evolution from a humanitarian aid group to a political force, amid Home Office accusations of links to a people trafficker and deep ties to far-left organisations.
UK Builds Iron Dome Defence as Russia Threat Grows
Britain is developing a new missile defence system to protect cities from aerial attack. Senior military figures warn the UK is exposed and must prepare for modern warfare. Read the full report.
Sydney Attack: Rabbi and Girl's Final Hanukkah Moments
Heartbreaking footage shows Rabbi Eli Schlanger and 10-year-old Matilda celebrating Hanukkah at Bondi Beach before the deadly Sydney attack. Read the full story.
Tories Vow £50bn Defence Fund from Green Projects
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch announces a £50 billion Sovereign Defence Fund, repurposing money from Labour's climate initiatives to bolster UK military readiness. Read the full plan.
Reeves Denies North Sea Job Loss Figures
Chancellor Rachel Reeves dismisses report of 1,000 monthly oil and gas job losses, drawing furious backlash from industry leaders who accuse her of being 'in total denial'. Read the full story.
UK Inquiry to Probe Iran in Scottish Independence Debate
A UK inquiry into foreign political interference will investigate Iran's alleged use of fake accounts to influence the Scottish independence debate. Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander confirms the probe.
Solo Christmas 2025: The End of the £100 Turkey?
As festive plans shrink post-Covid, soaring turkey costs hit £100. A writer embraces a solo Christmas, exploring affordable, delicious alternatives to the traditional bird. Read for tips and trends.
Fugitive in Thames after water bottle clue reveals London hideout
A Colombian businesswoman accused of killing two schoolgirls with poisoned raspberries was rescued from the Thames after her UK location was revealed by a bottle of Buxton water in an interview. Read the full story.
Six-inch snow blizzard forecast to hit UK cities
New weather maps predict up to six inches of snow could blanket parts of the UK from December 30, with Scotland and northern England first in line. Discover the latest forecast and potential travel disruption.
UK-US Pharma Deal Lacks Legal Text, MPs Warn
MPs warn UK's zero-tariff pharmaceutical deal with the Trump administration is 'built on sand' as no legal text exists. Concerns mount over NHS costs and suspended tech pact. Read the full analysis.
Kylie Leads Wham! In Christmas Chart Battle
Kylie Minogue is ahead in the race for Christmas number one, with Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' trailing. A charity single for Gaza is also climbing the charts. Who will win?
UK's £120m Ineos rescue raises industrial strategy doubts
The UK government's £120m bailout saves the vital Grangemouth ethylene plant, but experts question the lack of a coherent strategy for the nation's shrinking heavy industry. Read the analysis.
Defence spending plans in chaos as key strategy delayed
The UK's Defence Investment Plan is delayed until 2026 amid a £2.6bn budget shortfall and the troubled Ajax programme. Read the full analysis of the military spending crisis.
Paratrooper killed in Ukraine told family to 'be proud'
Lance Corporal George Hooley, 28, was killed in a tragic accident in Ukraine. In a poignant final letter, he asked his loved ones to remember him with pride for serving a cause he believed in.
Police to arrest 'globalise the intifada' chant protesters
UK police forces announce arrests for 'globalise the intifada' chants, welcomed by Chief Rabbi as a crackdown on hate speech. Critics call it repression of protest rights.
Britain Rejoins Erasmus+ Student Exchange Programme
Britain's return to the Erasmus+ scheme offers a flicker of hope for internationalism amid a rising nativist tide across Europe. Discover the programme's significance.
UK house price growth slows, London values fall
Annual UK house price growth eased to 1.7% in October, with London seeing a 2.4% drop. Experts anticipate a Bank of England rate cut, potentially boosting mortgage offers. Read the full analysis.
ANZ warns of 'extended period' of high mortgage rates
Homeowners in Australia face a prolonged period of high interest rates as ANZ abandons plans for cuts. The RBA holds the cash rate at 3.6% amid stubborn inflation. Read the full analysis.
Mortgage rate rise adds £422 to monthly payments
Average UK mortgage rates have increased slightly, adding hundreds to monthly costs. We break down the impact on buyers and what experts predict for the rest of the year.
Nationwide Slashes Mortgage Rates Below 4%
Nationwide Building Society has intensified the mortgage rate war, cutting its fixed-rate deals to as low as 3.60%. Discover how this impacts borrowers and the UK housing market.
US Foreclosures Soar 20% in Economic Warning
US foreclosure filings surge nearly 20% annually as higher mortgage rates and inflation strain homeowners. Explore the latest housing market data and economic concerns.
Bank Governor faces backlash over mortgage comments
Andrew Bailey's suggestion that struggling homeowners should 'just absorb' higher mortgage payments sparks outrage as Nationwide reports significant payment increases for thousands.
UK lenders slash mortgage rates after inflation fall
Nationwide and Lloyds Banking Group announce significant mortgage rate reductions following improved inflation data, providing relief for borrowers across Britain.
RBA holds rates at 12-year high amid cost crisis
The Reserve Bank of Australia maintains its tough stance against inflation, keeping interest rates at 4.35% while households face mounting financial pressure from rising expenses across housing, utilities and essentials.
Nationwide cuts mortgage rates in market shake-up
Britain's largest building society cuts selected mortgage rates by up to 0.31%, offering relief to borrowers amid ongoing cost of living pressures. Find out which deals are changing.
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