36 m. ago Who could replace Angela Rayner as she resigns over stamp duty row?

Serving as both deputy prime minister and housing secretary, Angela Rayner’s resignation is a major headache for the prime minister. But who are the likely candidates to replace her?

Politics

39 m. ago Why Angela Rayner should have paid more stamp duty despite selling her stake in first home

The Housing Secretary is facing huge scrutiny after paying £40,000 less in stamp duty on a flat she bought in Hove.

Politics

57 m. ago Tesla proposes $1tn pay package for Elon Musk; markets brace for US jobs report – business live

Musk would need to hit a series of market value, profit and operational milestones to earn mega-payoutFull story: Retail sales rise but ONS apologises as statistics crisis deepensFull story: Average UK house price reaches record £299,331, says HalifaxBarbara Teixeira Araujo, economist at Moody’s Analytics, says today’s retail sales report shows that the first quarter of the year was not as strong as previously thought:“That U.K. retail sales rose by a strong 0.6% month over month in July—building on a 0.3% increase in June—was definitely good news, especially given the bad vibes coming from the labour market. But we caution against reading too much into the headline.Not only did the underlying pace of growth remain lacklustre, with growth still falling by 0.6% q/q in the three months to July, but there are now significant questions around the reliability of those figures. Issues found with seasonal adjustment led to a thorough overhaul of the methodology this month, resulting in a c...

Economics

57 m. ago Warning to households using tin foil in air fryers amid fears of 'serious risk'

The majority of kitchens have one but experts say knowledge of how to use the gadget safely is still lacking

Events

62 m. ago How to live in a gorgeous French house for less than £500 a month

As the cost of living rises steadily in the UK, it's unsurprising people are looking further afield. France is high on the list, with its attractive climate, cuisine, and choice of beautiful locations.

Society

64 m. ago LIVE: Angela Rayner resigns as Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Minister

The Stockport-born Labour MP admitted failing to pay £40,000 in stamp duty, prompting an independent investigation into her tax affairs

Politics

64 m. ago Angela Rayner resigns after failing to pay enough stamp duty on house sale

Keir Starmer's Government has been plunged into crisis after losing one of its most high-profile members.

Economics

96 m. ago Wayne Rooney reveals David and Victoria Beckham invited him and Coleen for dinner at their house and served them KEBABS as he reveals why his wife made him 'FURIOUS'

Wayne Rooney has revealed David and Victoria Beckham invited him and Coleen over dinner and they all ate kebabs. 

Politics

99 m. ago Roman Gladiators fought BEARS in the arena, fossil evidence reveals for the first time

Scientists in Serbia have presented the first fossil evidence of a brown bear (Ursus arctos) that took on human fighters in Roman amphitheatre.

Politics

3 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 05 September: House price record lifts builders, retail sales higher

The mood around the UK economy was today lifted by figures showing retail sales and house price growth.

Society

3 h. ago Business news live: UK house prices hit record level and retail sales data shows concern for autumn

Stock market news and latest business and finance updates from Friday

Economics

4 h. ago House prices rise for third month in a row to reach new record high, says Halifax

The report bucks the gloom surrounding the housing market at the moment, which has focussed on falling prices in expensive areas.

Politics

4 h. ago Army veteran wins an £880,000 dream home after buying a prize draw ticket for just 99p

An ex-soldier turned lorry driver has scooped an £880,000 house in Suffolk after entering BOTB’s 99p prize draw — but he’s opting for the cash

Economics

4 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 05 September: Retail sales and house prices rise, Berkeley reassures

The mood around the UK economy was today lifted by figures showing retail sales and house price growth.

Society

4 h. ago Business news live: UK house prices hit record level and firms shedding jobs at fastest rate in four years

Stock market news and latest business and finance updates from Friday

Society

4 h. ago Average UK house price hits new record high of £299,331 in August, says Halifax

The bank said house prices recorded the third month-on-month rise in a row.

Economics

5 h. ago Sir James Dyson unveils new AI robot vacuum in a bid to help households to clean with ease

The tech giant also showcased the 'world's slimmest vacuum cleaner' at the event in Berlin.

Politics

5 h. ago One in 20 Brits believe they can build a house from online videos alone

Brits’ confidence hits new heights as one in 20 adults believe they could build a house using only online tutorials, a new survey reveals.

Politics

5 h. ago Nick Knowles warns Brits against dangerous DIY house building overconfidence

An alarming number of Brits think they're great at tackling tough tasks - from building a house to solving crimes as detectives - even when they've never done it before

Events

5 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 05 September: Retail sales and house prices rise, Berkeley posts update

The mood around the UK economy was today lifted by figures showing retail sales and house price growth.

Society