9 h. ago Myanmar puts Aung Sang Suu Kyi’s house on auction for fourth time but finds no buyers

The colonial-styled private villa of Suu Kyi is located near Yangon’s scenic Inya lake

Economics

30 h. ago Myanmar auction fails again to attract bidders for the historic home of ousted leader Suu Kyi

A fourth attempt by Myanmar’s authorities to sell by auction the home of imprisoned former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has failed after there were no bidders for the property, where she famously was held under house arrest for almost 15 years

Politics

5 d. ago Buying your first home in 2025? Here’s everything you need to know

You should be aware of extra costs beyond the deposit - and of what’s happening with interest rates

Politics

6 d. ago The underrated London suburb getting 6,000 new homes perfect for first

The underrated London suburb getting 6,000 new homes perfect for first-time buyers  MSN

Politics

1 week ago Myanmar frees almost 5,000 prisoners in new year’s amnesty but no sign of Aung San Suu Kyi

Thousands released in holiday amnesty as Myanmar reels from civil war and a devastating earthquake

Events

1 week ago Myanmar frees around 4,900 prisoners to mark traditional new year

The head of Myanmar’s military government has granted amnesty to around 4,900 prisoners to mark the country's traditional new year, but it wasn’t immediately clear how many were political detainees locked up for opposing army rule

Events

2 w. ago US ‘demands control’ from Ukraine of key pipeline carrying Russian gas

Senior Kyiv economist describes latest postion of Trump administration in talks as ‘colonial-type’ bullyingThe US has demanded control of a crucial pipeline in Ukraine used to send Russian gas to Europe, according to reports, in a move described as a colonial shakedown.US and Ukrainian officials met on Friday to discuss White House proposals for a minerals deal. Donald Trump wants Kyiv to hand over its natural resources as “payback” in return for weapons delivered by the previous Biden administration. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago The UN decries ongoing combat in Myanmar as earthquake relief faces big challenges

Human rights experts for the United Nations are expressing urgent concern about ongoing military operations in Myanmar’s civil war, despite ceasefires called by major parties to facilitate relief efforts after the country’s devastating March 28 earthquake

Politics

2 w. ago UN calls on Myanmar junta to release Aung San Suu Kyi and respect earthquake recovery ceasefire

Military criticised by UN for over 120 attacks since announcing truce and blocking aid

Events

3 w. ago Nationwide announces major mortgage change for first time buyers

The building society's Helping Hand mortgage scheme allows first time buyers to borrow up to six times their annual earnings

Economics

3 w. ago Forecast of a week of rain adds to woes faced by victims of Myanmar quake, as death toll tops 3,500

People in Myanmar’s earthquake-stricken areas were braced for thunderstorms late Sunday, after heavy rains and winds the previous night disrupted rescue and relief operations and added to the misery of the many who lost their homes in the disaster and were forced to sleep in the open

Events

3 w. ago UN urges relief efforts in Myanmar as earthquake death toll rises

The confirmed death toll from last week’s massive earthquake in Myanmar has risen to 3,455, as U.N. agencies and foreign aid donors ramp up their emergency relief efforts

Events

3 w. ago Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 3,085 as more bodies found

The death toll from the massive earthquake that hit Myanmar nearly a week ago rose Thursday to 3,085 as more bodies were found by search and rescue teams, the military-led government said

Events

4 w. ago Stamp duty calculator shows exactly how much more you'll pay from today

You can use our stamp duty calculator below to see exactly how much these changes could cost you, whether you're moving home, or if you're a first-time buyer

Politics

4 w. ago April Cruel Day: Millions of Londoners hit with big bills rises as tax changes 'to cost families £3,500'

Across London, average increases in council tax, water and energy will cost households around £400 a year

Economics

4 w. ago April Cruel Day: Millions of Londoners hit with £400 rise in annual utility and council tax bills

Across London, average increases in council tax, water and energy will cost households around £400 a year

Economics