Stamp duty scrapping could boost housing by 200,000 homes
New analysis suggests abolishing stamp duty could increase housebuilding by 25%, delivering nearly 200,000 new homes over five years, ahead of a speech by Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride.
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270 New Homes Approved on Green Land in North Tyneside
North Tyneside Council approves 270-home development off Killingworth Lane, despite resident objections over green space loss, traffic, and infrastructure strain.
Pay What You Wish: Restaurant Lets Customers Eat for Free
Post Modern Times cafe in Minneapolis switched to a pay-what-you-wish model, and half of customers pay nothing. Yet it still turns a profit, thanks to donations and volunteer staff.
Dagenham Club Demolished for 47 Council Homes
Barking and Dagenham Council plans to demolish Dagenham Trades Hall to build 47 new council homes, aiming to reduce housing waitlists and temporary accommodation pressures.
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Rochdale Council Tax Shortfall Nears £20m in 10 Years
Rochdale Borough Council has lost almost £20m in unpaid council tax over the last decade, with thousands struggling to pay amid the cost of living crisis.
London's Affordable Homes Betrayal: Targets Routinely Slashed
Developers in London are renegotiating affordable housing targets, slashing them from 35% to as low as 3%, leaving thousands of homes unbuilt and locals priced out.
First-Time Buyer Price Hotspots Show North-South Divide
Rightmove analysis shows first-time buyer asking prices rising up to 18% in northern areas like Bridlington and St Helens, while southern markets like Brighton ease, highlighting a north-south affordability divide.
Stamp Duty Warning: Record Number of First-Time Buyers Hit by Tax
A record 30% of first-time buyers in England paid stamp duty in 2026, up from a minority a decade ago, due to higher prices and the end of the holiday.
Wowcher bistro garden set now £55, was £170
Wowcher offers a 2-seater rattan garden bistro set for £54.99, down from £169.99. The set includes chairs, table, and cushions, ideal for small gardens.
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Rattan Garden Lamp Drops to £8 from £33 with Deal
The Black Rattan Small Solar Garden Outdoor Floor Lamp is reduced to £21 at Debenhams. New TopCashback members can get it for £8.47 with a £15 sign-up bonus.
First-time buyers likely paying mortgage into retirement
Over half of first-time buyers may still be repaying mortgages past 65, as average age rises to 34.7 and loan amounts increase, according to Experian.
Historic village fears 'disappearing' under 2,700-home plan
Residents of Brize Norton, Oxfordshire, home to the UK's largest RAF base, fear their historic village will be swallowed up by plans for 2,700 new homes and further developments.
Elland Road £150m Upgrade: 53,000 Capacity
Leeds United's historic Elland Road stadium undergoes a £150m redevelopment, increasing capacity to 53,000 and boosting the local economy by £29m annually.
World Cup Trophy Value Surges 264x Since 1966
The FIFA World Cup Trophy is now worth £658,693, 264 times its 1966 value, highlighting gold's rise and sterling's decline.
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Ayatollah Khamenei's Son Owns £50m London Flats Overlooking Israeli Embassy
Mojtaba Khamenei owns £50m London flats overlooking Israeli embassy, raising security concerns amid spying arrests.
Man Utd recruitment shift: Player desire key for transfers
Manchester United now prioritizes player desire in transfers, as shown by their decision to step away from Elliot Anderson due to his preference for Manchester City.
Kilmarnock Cheapest Scottish Town for First-Time Buyers
Kilmarnock tops Scotland's list for affordable first homes with an average price of £92,380, according to Rightmove data from May 2026.
UK Construction Firm Enters Administration After 9 Years
Hawksmoor Construction Ltd, a UK firm since 2017, has entered administration, joining a wave of construction companies facing financial difficulties.
Driveway Rules in England: 3 Mistakes That Could Break the Law
Experts reveal common driveway upgrade mistakes that could violate drainage regulations, including ignoring planning permission and water runoff rules.
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Lawyer Jailed for Nine Years in $105m Australian Tax Fraud
Lawyer Dev Menon jailed for at least nine years over $105m Plutus Payroll tax fraud in Australia.
Reform UK Treasurer Nick Candy Sells Chelsea Mansion for Record £265m
Reform UK treasurer Nick Candy sells Chelsea mansion for record £265m, making it Britain's most expensive house sale.
Duchess of Cambridge to Resume Royal Duties After Recovery from Severe Morning Sickness
Kate Middleton to return to royal duties in October after recovering from hyperemesis gravidarum, with engagements planned for autumn.
Man discovers hidden basement with secret tunnel beneath mountain cabin
Man finds trapdoor in mountain cabin living room, discovers hidden basement with mirrors, fan, and secret tunnel not on blueprints.
Elderly Woman Killed in Waitrose Car Park Accident
90-year-old man allegedly ran over elderly woman twice in Waitrose car park, then drove off. Court hears case.
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Historic Welsh Manor House with Medieval Banqueting Hall on the Market
Historic Welsh manor Talhardd, dating to late 14th century, with 60 acres, medieval features, and potential for holiday lets, on the market.
House of Guinness Filmed in England, Not Ireland
Netflix's House of Guinness was filmed in North West England, not Ireland, due to Dublin's lack of 1860s architecture.
Humza Yousaf Meets Andy Burnham in Edinburgh for Talks on Devolution and Cost of Living
Humza Yousaf met Andy Burnham in Edinburgh to discuss cost of living, devolution, and rail services, amid past tensions over Covid travel bans.
Charity Shop Queen Reveals London's Best Bargain Hotspots
Charity shop queen Anna reveals London's best bargain hotspots for designer finds at slashed prices in posh neighbourhoods like Kensington.
Abandoned Coventry Shopping Centre Demolished in £450m Revamp
City Arcade in Coventry, closed in January 2025, is being demolished as part of a £450m regeneration project called City Centre South, set to complete by 2036.
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Mansion Tax Branded Unfair By Next Door Neighbours
Analysis reveals half of homeowners in some areas could face £7,500 mansion tax, branded unfair by neighbours.
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