3 h. ago UK prioritises health and defence as other budgets face squeeze

Chancellor is set to give NHS a 2.8 per cent real-terms rise in annual day-to-day spending over three years

Politics

53 h. ago Average UK house price drops by over £1,000 in a single month

The housing market is now ‘largely stable,’ experts say

Economics

3 d. ago Construction firms cut jobs at fastest rate since 2020 despite signs of recovery

The latest S&P Global construction purchasing managers’ index (PMI) showed a reading of 47.9 last month, improving from 46.6 in April.

Society

5 d. ago Seaside house prices have plummeted by 20%. Now property experts reveal why... and share incredible bargains with up to £500k off in beautiful towns such as Salcombe, Aldeburgh and Padstow

We're approaching that time of year when, with any luck, the sun shines brightly for more than just a few days and thoughts of owning a home in striking distance of the coast loom large.

Economics

5 d. ago New mortgage rules explained: What they mean for house buyers, how much you can borrow and will prices rise

The change could enable house buyers to borrow an extra £26,000, but it’s likely to push up prices

Economics

6 d. ago M&S issues statement after boss’ pay soars to £7.1 million as cyber attack disruption continues

M&S boss Stuart Machin received a a 39 per cent pay rise for the year ending in March, just weeks before the store was hit by a cyber attack

Economics

6 d. ago The 9 places in Scotland where houses prices are rising fastest, including 1 where value has shot up 18.2%

The average house in Scotland is now worth £186,000, the latest figures show, having risen in value by 4.6 per cent over the last year.

Politics

6 d. ago House prices are dropping across London – but people are still having to leave the capital to buy

Several regions across the capital have seen dips over the last year

Economics

6 d. ago China accuses US of ‘seriously violating’ trade war truce; UK factory output shrinks again – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsToday’s UK PMI report (see 9.52am) also shows that business confidence at British factories remained ‘subdued’ last month.Manufacturers continued to raise concerns that turbulent trade conditions, the weak economic outlook and rising cost burdens will make market conditions tough during the year ahead.Weak global market conditions, trade uncertainty, low customer confidence and cost pressures resulting from recent increases to UK employer NICs and minimum wages also contributed to clients’ reluctance to spend. That said, a recent bout of good weather did boost sales at some manufacturers. Continue reading...

Economics

6 d. ago House prices rise after dip caused by end of stamp duty holiday

A stamp duty holiday ended in March

Politics

6 d. ago House prices rise by 0.5 per cent month in May after April dip

Underlying conditions for potential home buyers in the UK remain ‘supportive,’ Nationwide Building Society said.

Politics

6 d. ago Business News: House prices edge up and Dr Martens eyes revival as UK boosts arms factories

From Vodafone and Three’s merger and rising UK house prices, to Michael O’Leary’s £93m Ryanair bonus, Dr Martens’ turnaround hopes, new UK weapons factories and the end of the NatWest bailout - here are today’s top UK business stories.

Economics

6 d. ago China accuses US of ‘seriously violating’ trade war truce – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsTrade war fears don’t seem to have hurt the UK housing market last month.Lender Nationwide has reported that the average house price rose by 0.5% duing May, reversing most of the 0.6% fall recorded in April.“Despite wider economic uncertainties in the global economy, underlying conditions for potential home buyers in the UK remain supportive.“Unemployment remains low, earnings are rising at a healthy pace (even after accounting for inflation), household balance sheets are strong and borrowing costs are likely to moderate a little if Bank Rate is lowered further in the coming quarters as we, and most other analysts, expect.“What China is doing is they are holding back products that are essential for the industrial supply chains of India, of Europe. And that is not what a reliable partner does.” Continue reading...

Events

8 d. ago Trump announces new steel and aluminium tariffs in blow to global markets

The US president revealed that tariffs would rise from 25 to 50 per cent

Politics

9 d. ago Bickering couple who clashed over group romps have PRICELESS reaction after they embark on shocking fivesome during latest Open House: The Great Sex Experiment

Last week Johnny, 43, and Sarah, 37, clashed about 'swapping partners' just moments before they both began smooching another woman in the jacuzzi

Events

1 week ago Striking junior doctors no longer have public’s backing, Wes Streeting says

The health secretary’s intervention marks a drastic shift in tone after he brought months of strike action to an end last year by handing doctors a 22 per cent pay rise within weeks of entering office

Events

1 week ago BBC Escape to the Country couple 'confused' after Jules Hudson announcement

Escape to the Country house hunters Tracey and Jason were left gobsmacked by the price of their dream home

Politics

1 week ago Bakerloo line extension: where to find new homes in areas tipped for future price growth

Buyers hoping to get in ahead of the price growth that may come with improved transport links, Crossrail style, will have to be patient

Economics

1 week ago The five renovations that could DEVALUE your home, according to property expert

UK property expert Joshua Houston has revealed five renovations which can actually devalue a house, rather than increase its price.

Society

1 week ago Property expert reveals the surprising luxury renovation that could devalue your home

UK property expert Joshua Houston has revealed five renovations which can actually devalue a house, rather than increase its price.

Society