50 m. ago Average UK house price dips by 0.6% month on month as stamp duty deadline passes

The market is likely to remain a ‘little soft’ in the coming months, Nationwide Building Society said.

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93 m. ago Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month has only grown in 5 decades

It has been almost 50 years since the U.S. government established that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders and their accomplishments be recognized annually across the nation

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99 m. ago What is the closest to the end of a season a manager has been sacked? | The Knowledge

Plus: who has the most Premier League appearances without ever playing a match abroad, and moreMail us with your questions and answers“Cardiff sacked Omer Riza with only three league games remaining,” notes James Robinson. “Has a manager ever been sacked so close to the end of the season?”Norwich and West Brom saw Cardiff and raised them – perhaps “lowered them” is the better phrase – by getting rid of Johannes Hoff Thorup and Tony Mowbray, respectively, with two league games remaining (while QPR are also trying to get in on the act). They join a list that includes Egil Olsen (Wimbledon, 1999-2000), Alan Smith (Crystal Palace, 2000-01), Roberto Mancini (Manchester City, 2012-13), Steve Lovell (Gillingham, 2018-19), Nigel Pearson (Watford, 2019-20; because of Covid he was sacked on 19 July), Max Allegri (Juventus, 2023-24), Miguel de la Fuente (Real Ávila, 2024-25; replaced by Víctor Valdés). Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Gardeners urged to stop one habit from tomorrow to help wildlife flourish

An annual campaign is encouraging homeowners to make a simple change to their gardens from this month onwards, in a bid to boost flowers and wildlife growth in their outdoor space

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1 hour ago Scottish coastal road to remain shut for days after burst water main causes extensive damage

The road that is used to access a popular family park will remain closed at least until Thursday

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2 h. ago Supermarket that promised to compete with Aldi is now the most expensive

Sainsbury's was only last month working out fourth cheapest behind Asda, Aldi and Lidl for a basket of eight key grocery essentials including bread and milk

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2 h. ago 'Doctors said my symptoms were anxiety, then I had to have my leg removed'

Erin was 23 and about to start her dream job when she experienced a list of symptoms

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2 h. ago France avoids recession as economy returns to growth; UK house prices drop – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsChina manufacturing activity plummets amid Trump tariff warAverage UK house prices fell this month, lender Nationwide reports, after the rush to avoid an increase in stamp duty faded.According to Nationwide, house prices fell by 0.6% in April, with the average price dropping to £270,752 from £271,316 in March.Early indications suggest there was a significant jump in transactions in March, with buyers bringing forward their purchases to avoid additional tax obligations.“The market is likely to remain a little soft in the coming months, following the pattern typically observed following the end of stamp duty holidays. Nevertheless, activity is likely to pick up steadily as summer progresses, despite wider economic uncertainties in the global economy, since underlying conditions for potential home buyers in the UK remain supportive. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Camellia returns to dividend list after year of restructuring

The Kent headquartered company owns and manages almost 50,000 hectares of land across three continents

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2 h. ago Birmingham bin strikes laid bare as refuse collectors to lose up to £8,000 each year

Unite says Birmingham City Council has "been playing games" after the union found the authority - declared bankrupt in 2023 - has decided to now cut bin lorry drivers' pay

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2 h. ago Power outage in Spain causes holiday disruption for Brits while others dance on the beach

Spain suffered a major blackout, leaving millions without access to electricity, water and phone signal - but despite the chaos, some seem to have enjoyed it, others not so much

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3 h. ago Disgruntled user has left the chat: Is it time to hang up on WhatsApp?

The messaging platform’s stranglehold on communication in the digital age has largely gone without challenge – until now. But the recent decision to force AI upon its users might just be the final straw, writes Helen Coffey

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3 h. ago Forget 10,000 steps a day: these are the five ways you can really lose weight from walking

Adding a fast burst of walking into your daily commute, or carrying a heavy backpack, will really increase fitness

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3 h. ago Why the way I booked a May Day train works for me – but not the rail industry

Train Talk: ‘Open access’ is a boon for travellers and should be free to be commercial

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3 h. ago Hugo Viana must answer Mateo Kovacic question in Man City transfer list

Manchester City sporting director Hugo Viana will have seen some excellent performances from Mateo Kovacic in recent weeks

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4 h. ago Rory McIlroy announces golf career break after failing to defend title weeks on from Masters victory

Rory McIlroy has announced a well-deserved break from golf weeks on from Masters triumph earlier this month.

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4 h. ago Football news: Real Madrid target Premier League trio as Man Utd dealt transfer blow

With a little over a month until the Champions League final, teams from the Premier League and beyond have been gearing up for what promises to be a busy summer of transfer action

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4 h. ago Iowa immigrant group is alarmed by a state lawmaker's demand for confidential information

A state lawmaker has demanded that an Iowa immigrant rights organization turn over private details about the nonprofit’s legal clients, donors and list of members

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6 h. ago The US government has a new policy for terminating international students' legal status

The U.S. government has begun shedding new light on a crackdown on international students, spelling out how it targeted thousands of people and laying out the grounds on which it says they can lose their legal status

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8 h. ago Gardeners urged to plant 10 flowers you'll barely have to water even in summer

If you're planning a long holiday over summer, you may not be around to care for your plants - luckily here's a list of flowers that need little watering in the heat

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