81 m. ago UK house prices fall in April as stamp duty taxes rise, data shows

Month-on-month drop of 0.6% was below zero growth forecasted by economists, Nationwide says

Economics

81 m. ago Christopher Dean reassures concerned crowd after Jayne Torvill's horror fall

Jayne Torvill stumbled on a hole in the ice rink during a heart-stopping moment at her and Christopher Dean's performance at the BP Pulse Live Arena in Birmingham

Events

83 m. ago Ghanaian asylum seeker wins right to remain in UK because he is too traumatised by getting Covid to return to his home country

Winfred Kwabla Dogbey was diagnosed with PTSD after he was hospitalised with the virus in 2020, where he suffered an extreme version of the illness with multiple organ failure.

Events

85 m. ago Takeaway fans 'baffled' after realising what Chinese crispy seaweed is made from

Lovers of the salty snack felt 'lied to' when they discovered that crispy seaweed is not, in fact, seaweed.

Politics

91 m. ago Woman's simple ingredient in scrambled eggs to make them taste creamier

If you're looking to make your scrambled eggs fluffier and creamier, one woman has shared a simple ingredient you can add to the mix that will make them taste better than ever before

Events

2 h. ago Police led to horror discovery by toddler, 3, with blood on her face

Maria Camila Garcia-Molina, 24, was found dead in her car with stab wounds to her neck and wrapped in towels as her three-year-old daughter was found wandering alone with blood on her face

Events

2 h. ago Hotel fire horror kills at least 15 tourists including two children, as witnesses say inferno turned building into a 'gas chamber' with people seen jumping out of windows

Several people were rescued from rooms and roof of the budget hotel, Kolkata police chief Manoj Verma said, after the fire broke out on Tuesday evening.

Events

2 h. ago House prices dip as 'jumpy' households contend with higher bills and end of stamp duty holiday

The market is likely to remain a ‘little soft’ in the coming months, as is expected after the end of a tax holiday

Economics

2 h. 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.

Events

2 h. ago Ryan Reynolds thanks Wrexham for 'one of greatest experiences' and lifts lid on future plans

Ryan Reynolds is already planning for Wrexham's campaign in the Championship after flying in to watch the 3-0 win over Charlton which secured their promotion from League One

Politics

2 h. ago Average UK house price drops by 0.6% from March to April as stamp duty deadline passes

It comes as stamp duty discounts reduced from April 1

Events

2 h. ago What time is Ronnie O'Sullivan playing at World Snooker Championship today? TV channel and live stream

Seven-time champion a firm favourite to progress through to semi-finals

Sport

3 h. ago Aston Martin latest firm to be hit by Trump Tariffs as MPs warn UK businesses might be forced to accept cash

Watch today’s business headlines in under two minutes as Aston Martin limits American imports amid widening losses, cash looks here to stay a while longer, and UK house prices dip slightly.

Events

3 h. ago Rangers vs Celtic on TV: Is the game being broadcast in the UK? Scottish Premiership streaming details

Here’s how you can watch the Scottish Premiership clash between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox, including streaming details.

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3 h. ago Russia says 'British blood must be spilled' in horror WW3 warning

British security have been accused of providing explosives in a series of high-profile assassinations without any supported evidence.

Events

3 h. ago Horror moment man with huge knife runs through Barcelona streets as tourists flee

Terrifying footage posted on social media captures the moment a man with a huge knife charges through the streets of Placa de Sant Juame in Barcelona

Events

3 h. ago Mental health volunteer thought he was dreaming after winning a car for 2p

A 43-year-old volunteer had just woken up when he got a knock on the door to tell him his 2p ticket had won a car and a watch worth £30,000

Politics

4 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...

Economics

4 h. ago Schoolgirl battered in street as gang film violent attack for Snapchat

The young girl has been left traumatised following the brutal assault which was filmed by classmates and spread online.

Events

4 h. ago Watch: Adolescence creator Jack Thorne addresses parliament on misogyny among young men and boys

Watch as Adolescence creator Jack Thorne addresses parliament on Tuesday (29 April) to discuss misogyny among young men and boys.

Politics