97 m. ago ‘Tough decisions’ for households as figures show rise in later life mortgages

Some 4,780 home loans worth £570 million were taken out by borrowers aged over 70 in the second quarter of 2025.

Politics

24 h. ago Rising mortgage rates signal fresh battle for homeowners ahead of Reeves’ Budget

Lenders have raised rates on some deals amid a ‘fraught political and economic climate’, with more expected to follow

Economics

4 d. ago House prices rise for third month in a row to reach new record high, says Halifax

The report bucks the gloom surrounding the housing market at the moment, which has focussed on falling prices in expensive areas.

Politics

1 week ago Ministers brace for fresh protests and legal battles after asylum hotel ruling

Labour’s former lord chancellor, Lord Falconer, said people expected action.

Events

1 week ago Ministers faced with fresh protests and legal battles after East London asylum hotel ruling

Ministers faced with fresh protests and legal battles after East London asylum hotel ruling  My London

Events

1 week ago Ministers faced with fresh protests and legal battles after asylum hotel ruling

Three appeal judges described the previous judgment as ‘seriously flawed in principle’ and said the hotel could continue to be used to house migrants.

Events

2 w. ago Homeowners could be hit with new tax as Chancellor aims to fill ‘£41 billion shortfall’

Rachel Reeves could end capital gains tax relief for people selling high-value homes

Economics

2 w. ago Inflation: UK rate rises to 3.8%, what is it, and what does it mean for mortgages, borrowing, and spending?

Households face pricier food, fuel and travel as experts warn the squeeze could drag into 2026 ✈️

Economics

2 w. ago Voices: Calm down, homeowners – Rachel Reeves’ property tax might be an improvement

The chancellor’s idea to replace stamp duty and council tax with a single charge on homes worth upwards of £500,000 could be more appealing – and more progressive – than the current mess, says Chris Blackhurst

Society

last month Ab Fab and Bottom stars Jennifer Saunders and Adrian Edmondson face fresh planning battle over £250k extension to their £2m Dartmoor home

The Absolutely Fabulous and Bottom stars are planning to move to their £2million country manor house in Dartmoor National Park full time as they scale down their work commitments in London.

Events