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House in garden and therapy room in garage -- all the latest Ashfield plans
Plans to build a new house within a garden and to convert a garage into a therapy room are in the pipeline for…
UK manufacturing growth slows but hiring strongest for two years
August’s reading marks the 10th month in a row that overall activity has grown, but at the slowest rate since …
Britain's borrowing costs rise to highest level since 2008 as fears rocket over higher oil prices
The UK’s borrowing costs have climbed to their highest level in almost two decades as fears rocket over rising…
Long-term UK borrowing costs at 28-year high as rising oil prices trigger global bond rout – business live
European stock markets fall sharply and Brent crude rises above $92 a barrlel amid renewed fighting in Middle …
Nepal-Tibet floods: warning signs visible before glacier collapse, report says, as death toll passes 1,000 – latest updates
Scientists say better early-warning system could have saved lives, as rescue efforts for the the 4,500 still m…
Burnham to say he wants to unlock ‘positivity’ in first statement to MPs since becoming PM – UK politics live
Prime minister will bring upbeat message to adversarial Commons after a summer of policy announcements and imp…
Life after Maga: the group offering an ‘exit ramp’ for rightwingers questioning Trumpism
The non-profit Leaving Maga is built on the premise that abandoning the Trump-built movement is like fighting …
Nepal’s glacial collapse foreshadowed a future of climate disaster
The deluge capped a summer of extreme climate events, from deadly heatwaves to wildfires. We must take action …
Summer box office 2026: what can we learn from the hits and misses?
It was a bumper season for Hollywood, almost back to pre-pandemic levels, with Tom Holland blockbusters winnin…
‘I feel like I’m grieving’: staff on the devastating fallout of widespread layoffs at Xbox
Last month, Microsoft’s gaming division told its workforce it was cutting 3,200 jobs, which some say will have…
From milk to sausage rolls: how vending machines could help tackle UK ‘food deserts’
Selling direct to public helps squeezed farmers control prices and improves access to food in rural areas Fizz…
HMRC launches new charges for petrol, diesel and electric car drivers today
Petrol, diesel and electric vehicle drivers could face higher costs from today as HMRC confirms new rates for …
Anger as BBC withdraws jobs promise for apprentices amid sweeping cuts
Exclusive: Some staff call decision a betrayal of young apprentices who are often selected to increase diversi…
Shaun the Sheep hailed on latest list of storm names
Meteorologists release list of monikers for potential storms this season after 40,000 suggestions from public …
Mike Ashley’s Frasers eyes majority ownership of Hugo Boss
The Sports Direct owner said it had an objective to take its stake above 50% of the overall share capital and …
Average UK house price edged up by 0.2% in August, says Nationwide
Market activity and house prices have remained subdued in recent months, partly reflecting the uncertain econo…
Kemi Badenoch sacks senior Tories in major shake-up of her front bench team
The Conservative leader carried out the reshuffle of her inner circle before Parliament’s return on Tuesday, a…
Entrepreneur reveals how he went from pitching on doorsteps to a £6million firm at just 26
Josh Thomas was 21 when he started knocking on the doors of British businesses in a suit, with a short resume …
Andy Burnham told to cut PIP in DWP overhaul as 'public finances look difficult' ahead of Budget
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is being told to make cuts to Personal Independence Payments (PIP) as part of the …
Lloyds Bank refuses to compensate victims of alleged £160m Ponzi scheme: 'Can't consider it a scam!'
Lloyds Banking Group is refusing to compensate those who lost money in the alleged £160million Godwin Capital …
‘The whistling on the theme tune? That’s Dickie Attenborough!’ Hayley Mills on Whistle Down the Wind
‘I’d just made two films in America. Shooting on a Lancashire farm was very different. There was mud everywher…
Iran’s economy in crisis as US launches new sanctions campaign
Trump’s Operation Economic Outcast is expected to push many Iranians into deeper poverty as food inflation soa…
Readers reply: If all car tyres were filled with CO2, would this cut atmospheric carbon significantly?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions considers a change that might help th…
Smelling test: children need education in sniffing aromas, scientist says
Exclusive: Dr Will Tullett says better understanding of scents can improve wellbeing and perception of the wor…
Driving law changes launching in September - HMRC fuel costs, Motability rules and more
Motorists face several massive law changes being introduced over the coming weeks as September ushers in new r…
Anthropic sued over alleged theft of ‘tens of thousands’ of songs
AI company faces multibillion dollar lawsuit over misuse of copyrighted songs to train Claude models All AI wa…
Free bus pass rule for 14 million Britons ends TODAY
A free bus pass rule that allowed more than 14 million Britons to travel without paying ends today - has your …
Ministers consider closing social mobility watchdog as part of planned shake-up
Exclusive: Labour MPs believe SMC has become ineffective and its work ‘should be a core function of government…
Can Reform UK recover from its summer horribilis?
Clacton, funding, internal divisions – party prepares for annual conference next week after a season of misste…
Defence spending is an insatiable beast. John Healey is right to tame it
The MoD grossly overspends then claims poverty. It’s high time it was treated as just one part of a progressiv…
Rise of Chicken Shop Date highlights how YouTube turned the tables on TV
Amelia Dimoldenberg says publicists ignored her interview show for years but she can now be picky over A-list …
The London office, the empty boxes and the £1bn tax loophole
Exclusive: How a court case over an unoccupied office block could end a widely used tax avoidance scheme From …
Rosie Mackean’s quick and easy recipe for cucumber rice with fudgy eggs
An intriguing and refreshing hot-cold combo of eggy rice, butter, cold cucumber sauce and pickles When cooking…
State pensioners face 'unexpected bill' next year as shock tax raid to hit payments
State pensioners are being urged to "check your tax code" as soon possible to make sure they are not slapped w…
Iconic corner shop chain to close all stores after falling into liquidation
An iconic British corner shop chain is closing all of its store after nearly four decades of business in anoth…
AI could cause global economic downturn, Bank of England governor warns
Andrew Bailey said that a ‘future market correction’ could spread across the world if the AI bubble bursts, in…
Fashion firm Shein readies for long-awaited stock market float
Investors will find how much the company is initially valued at when it makes its debut on the Hong Kong stock…
'I make £2,000 a day on TikTok' - Mum reveals how she turned £300 into a £2million-a-year business
A woman from Greater Manchester turned a modest kitchen hobby into one of Britain's fastest-growing online bak…
London’s house-building woes: the sums don’t work
If Angela Rayner wants to get homes built, she should take note of the Mortlake Brewery debacle
State-backed investment account could be made available to children in future
The tax-advantage scheme is designed to encourage people to move their savings into market investments.