2 h. ago I've been forced to sell my beloved caravan at a holiday park after Haven Holidays increased our rent by £5,000

A grandfather has been left £36,000 out of pocket and forced to sell his holiday home in Somerset after the ground rent was increased by £5,000.

Economics

6 h. ago Sir Keir Starmer vows to overcome sceptical public on ‘harnessing power’ of AI

The Prime Minister said AI would cut through planning red tape to speed up housebuilding.

Politics

6 h. ago Angela Rayner's planning reforms will cover Britain in 'soulless settlements' of ugly houses, Tories warn as Starmer vows to use AI to speed up building

Shadow Housing Secretary Kevin Hollinrake warned that measures being championed by Angela Rayner would lead to increased urban sprawl of concrete houses.

Events

38 h. ago Households told to put one £1.20 kitchen item in plant pots before adding soil

This common household kitchen item is the perfect item for your plant pots, by also helping you take care of your plants in a more environmentally-friendly way.

Economics

57 h. ago Couple who built bright green extension 'blocking sea view' of furious neighbours put near £1m home up for sale just months later

EXCLUSIVE: Extraordinary Extensions followed interior designer Karim Mezeli and his partner Carly as they radically transformed the four-bed seaside property in Kent in 2022.

Economics

68 h. ago Plans revealed for 50 new houses and flats on the site of a former block of flats

Trivallis housing association has just submitted plans for the Mitchell Court site in Tonypandy town centre

Politics

3 d. ago Latest plans to transform what was once the biggest public sector housing scheme in Wales

Trivallis expects to submit an application for 150 homes in Penrhys this month which are part of wider regeneration plans for the area

Politics

4 d. ago Planning application lodged with proposals to build 750 houses in West Lothian town

Calton Planning have submitted the application on behalf of M2 Group

Politics

4 d. ago UK households warned of 'pretty' summer plant that can be 'just as dangerous' as Japanese knotweed

Experts say the little-known invasive plant can 'wreak havoc' on UK homes if left uncontrolled

Events

5 d. ago Homeowners with garden fences told to 'contact council' or risk £20,000 fine

New rules came in last week under The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 give households guidance - here's all you need to know

Economics

5 d. ago Lawrence Dallaglio is forced to sell his home for massive £600,000 less than advertised after split from wife: England legend 'now battling to get life back on track'

In the latest blow Dallaglio, 52, has been forced to sell the family home where he watched his children grow up to pay off his creditors. Ironically, the home has been snapped up by an up-and-coming sports star.

Society

6 d. ago Householders urged to place plants near windows and doors this summer

House plants help improve air quality as well as having other important uses.

Politics

6 d. ago UK government ready to take Abramovich to court over Chelsea sale proceeds for Ukraine

Three years after Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich was forced to sell Premier League club Chelsea, the British government says it is prepared to go to court to ensure the proceeds reach war victims in Ukraine

Politics

6 d. ago I gave up disposable vapes overnight after doing just one thing

A UK-wide ban on single-use vapes came into force on Sunday, July 1, making them illegal to sell

Politics

7 d. ago Taylor Swift: How many more streams did Taylor's Version have over her newly acquired original masters?

Did the Taylor’s Version album releases lead to Shamrock Capital’s hand being forced to sell her masters?

Politics

9 d. ago Furious couple surrounded by newbuilds say they are being forced to sell their house over plans for 650 MORE homes

EXCLUSIVE: A couple who have lived on the Isle of Sheppey for 10 years say they are cutting their losses and selling up before a new 650 home estate is approved  after being 'boxed in'.

Society

9 d. ago 'My neighbours hate me... but I don't care!': Woman at war with whole village over her 'HS2 tunnel' house wins bitter planning battle

EXCLUSIVE: A farmer whose controversial new Teletubby-style eco home caused her own tight-knit village to ostracize her for 'bringing HS2' to their idyll has finally won her planning battle.

Events

1 week ago Hamas says US ceasefire plan accepted by Israel does not meet demands to end war in Gaza

Draft reportedly includes release of 28 hostages in first week, a 60-day ceasefire and aid for Gaza as soon as deal signed offIsrael has agreed to a US ceasefire proposal for Gaza, the White House has said, and Hamas said it was reviewing the plan although its terms did not meet the group’s demands.As a US-backed system for distributing food in the shattered territory expanded, Israeli media reported that prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu had told the families of hostages held in Gaza that Israel had accepted a deal presented by US President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago UK households urged to look out for key sign you are overwatering plants

Water is essential for plants to thrive, but for many novice gardeners it can be hard to determine whether you are offering too much - now there's a key sign to watch out for

Politics

1 week ago Trump announces plan to farewell 'terrific' Musk from the White House and hints at tech billionaire's future role

President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he would hold a press conference with beleaguered advisor and billionaire Elon Musk to mark his last day as a special advisor.

Events