58 h. ago House sales ‘plunge’ in April as stamp duty deadline ends buyer stampede

There were 64,680 house sales in April – 64% lower than the 177,440 reported in March, according to estimates from HMRC.

Economics

3 d. ago Car factories in the UK record lowest output in over 70 years

British vehicle production fell by 15% in April, marking the lowest level since 1952. Easter falling late, the switch to EVs and tariffs are all ton blame, but is there any hope for the future?

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4 d. ago New figures reveal average home sale going for '£16,000 below asking price'

The North West is the hottest housing market for price rises according to the data

Economics

4 d. ago Housing market sees busiest May in four years as buyers ignore stamp duty rise

The number of sales agreed in May is running at its fastest rate in four years since the pandemic boom of 2021, according to Zoopla.

Economics

4 d. ago Home sales spike as buyers return to market after stamp duty deadline and Easter lull

Within England, the North West is the hottest housing market for price rises, Zoopla said.

Economics

1 week ago UK house price growth soared in March as buyers rushed to beat stamp duty deadline

The average UK house price increased by 6.4 per cent in the year to March

Economics

1 week ago UK house price growth accelerated as buyers rushed to beat stamp duty deadline

The average UK house price increased by 6.4% annually in March, from 5.5% annual growth in February, according to ONS figures.

Economics

1 week ago China's economy slows in April as trade war blues hit retail sales, housing and investment

Key economic indicators show China's economy slowing somewhat in April, with retail sales, property and investment coming in weaker than economists had forecast

Economics

2 w. ago Trump news at a glance: Gulf deals in the spotlight as experts warn receipt of overseas gifts ‘unprecedented’

Experts warn the message being sent by the White House is that American foreign policy is for sale. Key US politics stories from Saturday 17 May at a glanceWith Donald Trump’s headline-making tour of the Gulf region now over, focus has now fallen on the deals made during the trip – for US companies, and for the president himself.Former White House lawyers, diplomatic protocol officers and foreign affairs experts have told the Guardian Donald Trump’s receipt of overseas gifts and targeted investments are “unprecedented” as the White House remakes US foreign policy under a pay-for-access code that eclipses past administrations. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago The tricks that celebrities looking to sell their homes use to impress potential buyers... and you don't need millions to do it!

Liv Conlon, from Glasgow, launched ThePropertyStagers when she was just 16 years-old, and has since forged a highly successful seven figure business kitting houses out before a sale

Economics

2 w. ago Omaze launches £4million West Sussex beach house prize draw backed by Eddie Redmayne

The property comes mortgage-free, with all stamp duty and legal fees covered and the winner will also received £250,000 in cash

Economics

2 w. ago Helen Flanagan, 34, takes to the stage at bingo event after being forced to put her house on the market for £1.5m and admitting she's 'broke'

Helen Flanagan was spotted attending a night at the bingo after being forced to put her house up for sale when she admitted she is 'broke'.

Economics

2 w. ago 'Broke' Helen Flanagan, 34, hopes for a big win at the bingo as she attends event after being forced to put her house on the market for £1.5m

Helen Flanagan was spotted attending a night at the bingo after being forced to put her house up for sale when she admitted she is 'broke'.

Economics

2 w. ago Trump to attend Saudi summit of Gulf leaders amid growing backlash at home over plane gift: Live

President Donald Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signed a defense sales deal worth nearly $142 billion, as the White House says it has secured $600 billion in Saudi investment

Politics

2 w. ago Trump meets leaders in Qatar amid backlash at home over plane gift: Live

President Donald Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signed a defense sales deal worth nearly $142 billion, as the White House says it has secured $600 billion in Saudi investment

Politics

2 w. ago Trump gives ultimatum to Iran in rambling speech to Saudi leaders as he announces end to Syria sanctions

President Donald Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signed a defense sales deal worth nearly $142 billion, as the White House says it has secured $600 billion in Saudi investment

Politics

2 w. ago Trump gives ultimatum to Iran in rambling speech to Saudi leaders as he announces end to Syria sanctions: Live

President Donald Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signed a defense sales deal worth nearly $142 billion, as the White House says it has secured $600 billion in Saudi investment

Politics

2 w. ago US and Saudi Arabia sign $142bn arms deal as Trump to meet Syrian leader

White House touts deal made on first stop of US president’s four-day diplomatic tour to Gulf statesUS politics live – latest updatesThe United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a $142bn arms deal touted by the White House as the “largest defence sales agreement in history” in the first stop of Donald Trump’s four-day diplomatic tour to the Gulf states aimed at securing big deals and spotlighting the benefits of Trump’s transactional foreign policy.During the trip, the White House also confirmed that Trump would meet with Syria’s new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, the former rebel commander whose forces helped overthrow Bashar al-Assad in 2024. The informal meeting will be the first face-to-face meeting between a US president and a Syrian leader since 2000, when Bill Clinton met with the late leader Hafez al-Assad in Geneva. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Trump gives ultimatum to Iran in rambling speech to Saudi leaders as he begins Middle East tour: Live

President Donald Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signed a defense sales deal worth nearly $142 billion, as the White House says it has secured $600 billion in Saudi investment

Politics

2 w. ago Trump signs $142bn deal with Saudi Arabia’s crown prince in Middle East ahead of speech: Live

President Donald Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signed the defense sales deal worth nearly $142 billion as the White House says it has secured $600 billion in Saudi investment

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