5 h. ago Almost 400 UK pubs set to close in 2025 due to ‘high taxes and business rates’

An industry body has urged the government to reform business rates for the sector

Economics

5 h. ago More than one pub a day set to close this year, industry body warns

The British Beer and Pub Association has estimated that 378 pubs will close this year across England, Wales and Scotland.

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5 h. ago Pub a day set to close this year as average price of pint rises to eye

The British Beer and Pub Association has warned that 378 pubs will call last orders for a final time this year, causing 5,600 job losses. It follows warning that the average price of a pint would soar past £5 for the first time

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29 h. ago London's most expensive boroughs to buy a parking space revealed

Islington was the most expensive place to buy a parking space over the last year, with an average price of £760,000

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64 h. ago Mapped: Latest house prices in your area after new data reveals average cost

Experts say soaring house prices are ‘pushing affordability to the limit’

Economics

65 h. 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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2 d. ago Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal close in on Gyokeres, Rodrygo talks; Chelsea set Madueke price; Man Utd latest

Clubs plotting huge moves as summer window ramps up

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3 d. ago Trump calls Musk a ‘train wreck’ as feud escalates over third party

Billionaire’s vow to set up a rival political movement brings formerly close relationship to new low

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6 d. ago Budapest’s young people are joining the ranks of generation rent | Csaba Jelinek

Sell-offs of public housing and the right’s promotion of home ownership has left too many unable to afford accommodationCsaba Jelinek is an urban sociologist based in BudapestWhen I left my family home to study at university in 2007 and moved to downtown Budapest, housing costs were hardly a topic of conversation among my friends. I rented rooms in centrally located flats for £80-£100 per month. Fast forward to 2025 and a similar room in a shared flat would set you back at least £200 – double the price of 15 years ago. Talk to anyone in their 20s in Budapest today, and the deepening housing crisis will inevitably come up as one of the defining struggles of their lives.The statistics paint an equally grim picture. Between 2010 and 2024, Hungary saw the largest increase of the housing price index among EU member states. While the EU average rose by 55.4%, Hungary’s housing price index rocketed by 234%. Meanwhile, per capita net income only grew by 86% in the 2010s. Budapest, the capit...

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8 d. ago What it now costs to buy a home in every UK region as house prices dip

The average house price across the UK in June was £271,619, according to Nationwide

Economics

8 d. ago New financial hub opens in Newton Stewart as town's last bank set to close

Cash Access UK has opened the facility in a temporary home at Vibe75 ahead of Bank of Scotland closing its branch on Thursday.

Economics

8 d. ago Average UK house price dipped by 0.8 per cent to £271,600 in June

The softening in price growth may reflect weaker demand following stamp duty rises at the start of April

Economics

9 d. ago Martin Zubimendi in London to seal Arsenal move as Gunners target triple transfer deal

Gunners set to finalise move for Real Sociedad midfielder as they close in on deals for Christian Norgaard and Kepa Arrizabalaga

Economics

1 week ago High street giant closes UK store today after announcing 33 shops will shut

River Island, a major clothing brand, is set to close a branch down as part of a plan to save the company from insolvency in what is a tough time for the high street

Politics

1 week ago Glastonbury bosses might close parts of festival during controversial Kneecap set

Organisers are ramping up crowd control plans at Worthy Farm as a politically charged performance from Irish rap trio sparks safety concerns

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1 week ago Bryan Mbeumo makes huge Man Utd transfer decision as Amorim suffers huge blow

Bryan Mbeumo's transfer saga that surrounds the tug-of-war between Manchester United and Tottenham looks set to come to a close after he's made his decision

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1 week ago Use our map to see if your bank is one of 41 branches set to close in July

There are 41 banks scheduled to close in July and the vast majority (38) are branches of Santander - use our map below to see if your local is closing

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1 week ago Thomas Partey replacement, Viktor Gyokeres decision, 5 new signings

Arsenal continue to go after their summer targets with Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres both on their radar as they also close in Martin Zubimendi with Thomas Partey set to leave

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2 w. ago These are the college degrees in 2025 that will make the most money in 5 years

Going to college in the U.S. has a hefty price tag, with the average cost coming in at $38,270 per year

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2 w. ago River Island reveals location of 33 stores set to close by next year

The high street chain confirmed the location of 33 stores that will close by January 2026

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