89 m. ago Donald Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ is the ultimate betrayal of his base | Sidney Blumenthal

The measure exposes the most elaborate charade in recent US political history. But betrayal is Trump’s operating principleDonald Trump’s so-called “big, beautiful bill”, which will eviscerate the living standards, healthcare and aspirations of his white, working-class base, conclusively draws the curtain down on his Maga populist conceit, the most elaborate charade in recent American political history.The price will be staggering: $1tn in cuts to Medicaid; throwing 17 million people off health coverage closing rural hospitals and women’s health clinics; battering food assistance for families, children and veterans; the virtual destruction of US solar and wind energy manufacturing; limiting access to financial aid for college; and, according to the Yale Budget Lab, adding $3tn to the national debt over the next decade, inexorably leading to raised interest rates, which will depress the housing market. These are the harsh, brutal and undeniable realities of Trumpism in the glare of da...

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26 h. ago Prime London housing market: Sluggish Q2 ends with mixed signals

Prime London housing market: Sluggish Q2 ends with mixed signals  MPA Mag

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3 d. ago Greta Lee rumoured to star in twisted tale of housing crisis written by Killing Eve alum

Former Killing Eve writer and showrunner, Suzanne Heathcote, is delving into the sinister world of the modern housing market for her next project, which is an adaptation of the novel Best Offer Wins

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3 d. ago Number of first time home buyers hits record low as rentals take over US housing market

The number of renter households in the U.S. has ballooned to a record 46 million

Society

3 d. ago Keir Starmer and Sadiq Khan lay wreaths at 7/7 bombings memorial

Prime minister Keir Starmer and London mayor Sadiq Khan laid wreaths at the 7/7 memorial in Hyde Park today (7 July), in a service commemorating the 20th anniversary of the 2005 London terrorist attacks that killed 52 people.

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4 d. ago Average UK house price growth 'flattened out' in June following a dip linked to stamp duty changes

The housing market’s resilience ‘continues to stand out’ following stamp duty changes, Halifax said.

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4 d. ago King and Prime Minister lead nation remembering horror of July 7 bombings

In a message to mark the 20th anniversary of the attacks, Charles said comfort can be taken from the ‘spirit of unity’ which allowed healing.

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7 d. ago Beautiful Grade II home is on market for £475k but house hunters spot problem

A stunning Grade II listed home in Somerset has gone on the market for £475,000. The property is full of character and boasts two bedrooms, a studio annex, and a two-bedroom holiday let

Economics

7 d. ago Rental Revamp: How a Creator Found a Flat in London’s Tight Housing Market—and Made It Her Own

Rental Revamp: How a Creator Found a Flat in London’s Tight Housing Market—and Made It Her Own  Dwell

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7 d. ago How a tear or two spooked markets and dominated UK's political narrative

The weekly session in which the British prime minister is questioned by lawmakers in Parliament can be an ordeal for the government leader

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9 d. ago What's occurring? You can own piece of British TV history as house from iconic sitcom goes on sale for £220k

The house owned by potty-mouthed pensioner Doris in hit BBC One sitcom Gavin & Stacey is up for sale.

Economics

9 d. ago Fed chair Jerome Powell blames Trump tariffs for failure to cut US interest rates this year – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsUS dollar has worst first half in more than 50 years amid Trump tariffsSainsbury’s has recorded its strongest growth since last summer after its Argos chain recorded a big step up in sales as shoppers sought out paddling pools and fans during recent hot weather.The retail group said Argos, its catalogue shop, was able to achieve growth of 4.4% in the three months to 21 June, up from 1.9% in the previous quarter. Comparable group sales, excluding fuel, rose 4.7% on a year earlier.Companies have now expanded production slightly for the fourth month in a row, order intake has ceased to fall, and slightly longer delivery times also indicate that demand is picking up a bit.Against the backdrop of numerous uncertainties - US tariffs, the crisis in the Middle East, and Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine - this can certainly be seen as a sign of resilience. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Victorian house with stunning views in seaside town goes on the market for £995,000

The 133-year-old property is up for sale in the sought-after seaside town of Weymouth in Dorset where houses normally sell for millions of pounds.

Economics

1 week ago UK house prices fell in June; London stock market celebrates best first half to a year since 2021 – business live

UK house prices fell in June; London stock market celebrates best first half to a year since 2021 – business live  The Guardian

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1 week ago Rise in number of mortgage approvals to home buyers in May, says Bank of England

The increase in mortgage approvals for house purchase was described as a ‘welcome breath of fresh air’ by one housing market expert.

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1 week ago Huge number of houses now languishing on market for over six months

Survey reveals a growing disconnect between seller expectations and market realities

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1 week ago Housing red flag: Data show increase in cancellations of home purchase agreements versus a year ago

The latest sign of trouble in the U.S. housing market: A pickup in home purchase agreements falling through before they’re finalized

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2 w. ago A broken housing market is driving inequality right across Europe – and fuelling the far right | Kirsty Major

From Lisbon to Amsterdam, housing policy has led to haves and have-nots. But, as our new series uncovers, it doesn’t have to be this wayHousing is as personal an issue as it gets. Homes are where we take refuge from the outside world, express ourselves, build relationships and families. To buy or rent a house is to project your aspirations and dreams on to bricks and mortar – can we see ourselves sitting outside in the sunshine on that patio? It can also be a deeply frustrating process – can we afford that house? For more and more of us, the answer is no.Experienced at such an individual level, it’s easy to think that rising costs are a problem particular to your community, city or country. But unaffordable house prices and rents are a continent-wide issue. According to the European Parliament, from 2015 to 2023, in absolute terms, house prices in the EU rose by just under 50% on average. From 2010 to 2022, rents rose by 18%.Kirsty Major is a deputy Opinion editor for the Guardian C...

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2 w. ago Voices: As Tesla’s sales continue to slump, is it time for Elon Musk to step aside?

The former ‘first buddy’ is back in the driving seat of his car business, but hasn’t been able to take the brakes off decline in the key European market since leaving the White House. So who else might be able to turn around the fortunes of the EV juggernaut, asks James Moore

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2 w. ago Babcock hails ‘new era of defence’ as global threats prompt greater spending

The London-listed company reported higher profits and raised its financial outlook.

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