Scottish First Homes Fund Reopens: £10k for Buyers

The Scottish Government's First Homes Fund has reopened, offering eligible first-time buyers a £10,000 contribution towards a property up to £300,000, with up to 2,000 households expected to benefit in the first 100 days.

Corrections and Clarifications: June 23, 2026

The Guardian's corrections and clarifications column for June 23, 2026, addresses errors in previous reports, including a misattributed quote and a factual inaccuracy about a historical event.

16 A380s Grounded for Wing Crack Inspections

The EU Aviation Safety Agency ordered urgent inspections on 16 A380s after cracks were found in a wing structural beam, grounding five Emirates jets immediately and one Qantas plane.

Burnham's Borrowing Plans Face Bond Market Scrutiny

Andy Burnham would enter Downing Street already 'boxed in' by financial markets if he signals a rise in borrowing, bond investors have warned, as fiscal realities clash with his expansive policy agenda.

Economists Back Miliband in Unite Jobs Row

Over 40 progressive economists urge Unite leader Sharon Graham to withdraw claim that Ed Miliband would destroy jobs, citing net zero economy's £100bn output and million-plus workers.

Birmingham Community Housing Scheme on Brink Over Costs

The Stirchley Cooperative Development, a landmark community-owned housing project in Birmingham, faces collapse due to a £1.16m cost dispute with housing association GreenSquareAccord, leaving residents homeless and businesses at risk.

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