31 h. ago Renters’ Rights Bill: key changes for London landlords and tenants as the Bill is set to become law

The Renters’ Rights Bill will bring the biggest shake-up to private renting in a generation when it receives royal assent in the coming weeks. Here’s what landlords and tenants need to know

Society

45 h. ago ‘Inexperienced’ British surfer drowned in wild Melbourne weather alongside friend who jumped in to save him

Two men who died in sea on Wednesday identified as 36-year-old British national and 43-year-old friendFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn “inexperienced” British surfer and a friend who jumped in to save him have been identified as the two men who died in rough waters off a popular pier in Victoria during wild winds on Wednesday.Emergency services were called to Frankston beach in Melbourne’s south-east after reports of two men in trouble in the water about 5pm, as the state was lashed by intense wind gusts. Continue reading...

Events

55 h. ago Renters’ Rights Bill: key changes for London landlords and tenants

The Renters’ Rights Bill will bring the biggest shake-up to private renting in a generation. Here’s what landlords and tenants need to know

Politics

57 h. ago Iris Murdoch’s poems on bisexuality to be published – read one exclusively here

Drawn mostly from notebooks discovered in the attic of the late novelist and philosopher’s Oxford home, a new collection spans 60 years and touches on deeply personal themesA previously unpublished series of poems by the late novelist and philosopher Iris Murdoch is to be printed, shedding new light on her life and relationships, and marking the first time the writer’s bisexuality has been explored in her published works of fiction or poetry.Poems from an Attic: Selected Poems, 1936–1995, to be published on 6 November, brings together decades of work that Murdoch largely kept private, stored for years in a chest in her Oxford home. Continue reading...

Politics

62 h. ago Rachel Reeves is coming for your savings and investments with the biggest Isa shake

According to reports, savers could see their annual cash allowance slashed and be forced to invest a minimum amount in UK companies.

Economics

64 h. ago Two dead at Melbourne beach as wild wind batters state, while parts of Sydney hit by record

Sydney’s Observatory Hill peaks at 37C on Wednesday – below the 39C forecast – as the mercury in other parts of the city neared 40CFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo men have died after being pulled from the water at a Victorian beach amid wild weather in the state.On Wednesday evening, Victoria police confirmed two men were found unresponsive in the water at Frankston Beach, on the Mornington Peninsula, just after 5pm. The men, who are yet to be identified, could not be revived. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Passengers flying from Glasgow and Edinburgh airports face biggest flight shake

PASSENGERS flying from two Scottish airports could see a huge shake-up to flight paths. Aircraft departing from Glasgow and Edinburgh could travel on new routes designed to reduce noise and cut emissions. The Airspace Change Organising Group revealed that modern planes are still using "outdated routes" from 70 years ago - often flying further and...

Transport

1 week ago Erling Haaland turns geography teacher... with a £9,500 Birkin bag! Man City's sharp shooter flies into Malaga on a private jet to party after he was sent home from Norway duty

The 25-year-old has been afforded a break from international duty after netting a hat-trick against Israel as Norway closed in on qualification for next summer's World Cup.

Society

1 week ago Plans to convert Houston Village Hall into private home submitted to Renfrewshire Council

Bid for planning permission for building in Main Street lodged by architects on behalf of applicant.

Politics

1 week ago The tiny Cotswolds village home to the Beckhams that is privately owned – and has welcomed LOADS of celebs

THE Cotswolds has some of the most beautiful villages in the UK, and one is home to a very famous family. David, Victoria Beckham and their four kids quite often escape London to their countryside estate, and have even been spotted down the local pub. The village where the couple bought their home is Great...

Politics

1 week ago Helicopter spins out of control into palm trees at popular California beach

Five people taken to hospital after crash at Huntington Beach in front of beachgoersA helicopter flying above a popular southern California beach suddenly began spiralling out of control, eventually losing altitude and crashing into a row of palm trees as beachgoers looked on. Videos posted online show the aircraft starting to spin above Huntington Beach then plunging towards the edge of the beach, where it becomes wedged between palms and a staircase near the Pacific Coast highway.The Huntington Beach fire department said five people were taken to hospital including two who were in the helicopter and were “safely pulled from the wreckage” after the crash on Saturday. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Police bust terror cell plotting to assassinate Prime Minister in drone bomb attack

Three men have been arrested by police who raided houses and a school near Bart De Wever's private residence in Antwerp in which a homemade explosive device, a 3D printer and drone plans were found

Events

2 w. ago Government house buying scheme to save thousands £710 in 'biggest shake

Proposals unveiled by the UK Government will look to speed up the long-drawn out and costly process of buying a home by four weeks

Economics

2 w. ago The way we buy and sell homes is set for massive change in the UK

The Government has set out plans for the biggest shake-up to the homebuying system in history, which it claims could slash costs for buyers and cut the time it takes to move

Politics

2 w. ago Michelle Mone and husband Doug Barrowman want to set up home in private community for the mega

After a bombshell court ruling last week, Michelle Mone is under pressure to repay millions of pounds to the UK taxpayer.

Culture

2 w. ago ‘We’ve been inundated’: European private schools report surge in interest from wealthy British parents

VAT on school fees has led to a rise in overseas interest and even relocations as UK fees have jumped by as much as 22.6%Wealthy British parents are turning to boarding schools in continental Europe as rising private school fees push families to look for cheaper options abroad.German and Swiss institutions have reported rises in the number of queries from British parents who face higher fees at home, after the Labour government imposed 20% VAT on private education from January. Continue reading...

Economics

3 w. ago Vast £59 million development will provide hundreds of student flats near historic Edinburgh park

“The addition of 298 high quality, affordable student bedrooms in Edinburgh will help to improve supply, while also freeing up much-needed privately rented homes for families and young professionals” – Joe Lister, Unite

Economics

3 w. ago Weddings will take place on beaches and even in private homes under biggest shake

The Government has outlined what it described as 'the biggest overhaul to marriage law since the 19th century'.

Society

3 w. ago Scotland's Caledonian Sleeper gets new stop off in biggest timetable shake up in 30 years

The service will start in January.

Politics

3 w. ago Slimming World scraps major rule for dieters in biggest shake

The move comes after years of debate and discussion

Events