5 h. ago House prices see biggest monthly fall since 2023 as buyers demand big discounts

A hike to stamp duty bills, a rush of homes for sale and a squeeze on household finances have all contributed to the recent decline in the property market.

Economics

5 h. ago The North Wales seaside locations that Greater Manchester and Cheshire house hunters are flocking to

Estate agents are seeing an influx of buyers looking to relocate, or buy second homes, in these coastal areas

Society

5 h. ago Afghan resettlement schemes for those who supported UK suddenly closed by government

Ministers close ‘lifeline’ sanctuary routes for Afghans who worked with British troops and who fought for democracy and womens’ rights

Politics

6 h. ago Afghan resettlement scheme for those who supported UK troops suddenly closed by government

Ministers close ‘lifeline’ sanctuary route for Afghans who worked with British troops

Politics

8 h. ago Foreign agents must register with UK authorities from TODAY or face jail but Labour is accused of 'kowtowing' to Beijing as China is spared from the toughest rules

The new Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS) came into effect on Tuesday as ministers look to crack down on covert action by foreign governments.

Events

13 h. ago Work starts on £250m holiday resort with water and mountain activities but 'challenges' remain

The company developing the site says describes the scheme as a 'transformational' opportunity for the local economy

Economics

21 h. ago Scheme to register foreign agents comes into force but China avoids top tier

Failing to register carries a maximum sentence of two years, or five years for agents of states in the enhanced tier.

Politics

22 h. ago Ed Miliband wants to build enough solar panels to cover area the size of West Midlands in next five years

The scheme forms a central part of the Government's push to achieve 'clean energy' by the end of the decade.

Politics

23 h. ago West Lothian communities get more time to comment on firework safety plans

Livingston South Councillor Maria MacAulay won a guarantee of an extra three weeks for community groups to make their contribution following a safety awareness event in April.

Events

28 h. ago Greek PM vows to investigate €290m EU farming subsidy fraud scandal

Kyriakos Mitsotakis sets up taskforce over allegations ‘fake’ farmers had been scamming agricultural fundsThe Greek prime minister has vowed to get to the bottom of how a scheme of fraudulent EU subsidy claims could have operated undetected in the country for years, as he admitted that the scandal had revealed “the state’s inadequacy” in dealing with corruption.Faced with revelations that “fake” farmers had been scamming designated agricultural funds to the tune of a reputed €290m (£249m), Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Monday a special taskforce would be set up to “immediately and exhaustively” investigate the illegal payments. Continue reading...

Events

28 h. ago Greek PM vows to investigate €290m ‘fake’ farmer fraud scandal

Kyriakos Mitsotakis sets up taskforce over alleged scamming of EU agricultural funds after resignation of five senior officialsThe Greek prime minister has vowed to get to the bottom of how a scheme of fraudulent EU subsidy claims could have operated undetected in the country for years, as he admitted that the scandal had revealed “the state’s inadequacy” in dealing with corruption.Faced with revelations that “fake” farmers had been scamming designated agricultural funds to the tune of a reputed €290m (£249m), Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Monday a special taskforce would be set up to “immediately and exhaustively” investigate the illegal payments. Continue reading...

Events

30 h. ago Complexity of Lifetime Isas increases risk of poor financial decisions, says Treasury Committee

The Treasury Committee said the design of the Lifetime Isa may be diverting people away from more suitable products.

Events

31 h. ago One in five homes on market ‘have been sitting there for over six months’

House sellers are being urged to ‘be realistic’ with their pricing, with more properties generally on the market for buyers to choose from

Politics

32 h. ago What the end of the 95% mortgage guarantee scheme means for buyers

Thousands of hopeful homeowners face fresh uncertainty as the government’s low-deposit mortgage scheme came to an end today (30 June).

Economics

33 h. ago School uniform grants: How to get £200 free cash help before the start of the next academic year

Many school uniform grants are already open for the next academic year - here's who's eligible and how the scheme works

Economics

33 h. ago WH Smith cuts sale price of high street business after weaker trading

The retailer said buyer Modella had sought to renegotiate after recent trading had been ‘softer’.

Economics

33 h. ago British pub landlord 'who bragged of Banksy and supercar collection' is sued over '£330million Crypto Ponzi scheme'

Peter McInnes, 56, originally from Merseyside, is accused of playing a central role in a 'cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme' that lawyers say extracted more than £330 million

Economics

34 h. ago Warning for sellers as one in five homes sits on market for six months

Sellers ‘may have to wait a long time’ to achieve their desired price

Events

35 h. ago Rise in number of mortgage approvals to home buyers in May, says Bank of England

The increase in mortgage approvals for house purchase was described as a ‘welcome breath of fresh air’ by one housing market expert.

Economics

36 h. ago WASPI women call for State Pension age compensation to complete trio of UK Government U

A State Pension age compensation scheme for WASPI women is due for debate in Parliament this week.

Politics