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"Funniest game" — Love Island UK's Shakira questions Helena’s motives as Ty shifts his attention
Following the events of Casa Amor, tensions rose in the Love Island UK villa as new bombshell Ty found himself caught between Shakira and Helena. On July 9, 2025, the show's official YouTube channel shared a clip from an episode, capturing a...

New homeowner baffled by mysterious plant engulfing their property: 'It will swallow your entire house'
"This stuff is horrible and will kill everything around it." by Geri MilevaJuly 9, 2025 A Reddit user who recently moved to Eastern Canada noticed an odd plant creeping beneath their patio. Worried about its rapid growth after a year, they turned...

Here’s a surprising winner after the UK stock market reacts to the latest US tariffs — Diageo
The stock market had plenty to digest this week after the latest news about US trade tariffs. On Tuesday (8 July), the Trump administration once again postponed trade tariffs until 1 August, leading to a mixed reaction from market participants....

British, Asian, Kiwis inquire about buying Cardrona Hotel
Thornton said it was his understanding that because Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga had the false front listed as a Category Two Historic Place, consent may be needed. “But I don’t think it would be a big hurdle,” he said of a foreign...

Warning to UK holidaymakers as new Airbnb law to cause 'domino effect' in Europe
Following Spain's introduction of new laws requiring all Airbnb properties to register before they can be used for tourism, there are concerns it will spread further across Europe. Experts say Italy could be next to target Airbnb, with the country...

Inside England Rugby's stunning Argentine training base in La Plata
Head half a world away to La Plata in Argentina and the state-of-the-art installations are not as easily located, but at Club San Luis, in the outskirts of the city, Steve Borthwick has found a stunning ground where the massive operation of...

Tragedy as British woman, 35, is run down and killed in front of her husband while out jogging in France as cops question driver
This story is developing, more to follow By PERKIN AMALARAJ Published: 03:30 EDT, 9 July 2025 | Updated: 04:01 EDT, 9 July 2025 A British tourist has tragically been killed after she was run down while out for a jog with her husband. The...

Language expert reveals the most commonly mispronounced foods ordered by Brits on holiday - including 'espresso' and 'gyros' - so, how many have you got wrong?
A language expert has now revealed the surprising food words Britons get wrong while ordering abroad - and how you can make sure to master the right pronunciation even locals will applaud. With millions of holidaymakers heading overseas this...

Tenants and Scotland's largest trade unions issue warning over rent controls
However, a consultation is currently taking place to consider certain exemptions from rent controls or increases above the rent cap. Tenants group Living Rent has written an open letter to the Scottish Government, supported by the Scottish Trades...

Seven UK housebuilders to pay £100m to fund affordable homes after CMA investigation
Seven housebuilders have agreed to pay £100m to affordable housing schemes, after the UK competition watchdog found evidence they might be sharing commercially sensitive details that affect the price of homes. The developers – Barratt Redrow,...

HMRC 'intensifying' crackdown for thousands of UK households with certain job
HMRC is "intensifying" a crackdown on thousands of UK households with a certain job. Landlords are facing a renewed tax crackdown from the Labour Party government's tax arm as a result of huge levels of non-compliance across the rental sector, it...

Why Invest in Property in El Gouna, Egypt?
Nestled along Egypt’s Red Sea coast, El Gouna is a luxurious, fully integrated town that has emerged as a premier destination for property investment. Often dubbed the “Venice of Egypt” due to its intricate network of lagoons, El Gouna offers a...

Loch Lomond warning to revellers as temperatures set to soar across Scotland
Officers have issued a stern warning to anyone planning to cause disruption at Loch Lomond this summer. As temperatures are set to soar this weekend, Police Scotland alongside partner agencies have relaunched Operation Ballaton - a seasonal...

Refusal recommended for plans to create “largest independent bookshop to open in England in living memory”
1 Museum Street in York. Photo © Copyright Ian S and licensed for reuse under a cc-by-sa/2.0 Creative Commons Licence. The proposed conversion of a listed building in York to create "the largest independent bookshop to open in England in living...

Search for Wales' Home of the Year 2025 begins and it could be yours
Popular BBC Cymru Wales property series is returning for a fourth series, with its expert judging trio back on the road to discover the most inspiring homes across Wales. Welsh TV favourite and Radio 2 presenter Owain Wyn Evans returns alongside...

Immigrants did not cause Britain’s social housing shortage
To most British politicians, the name Millbank conjures a trip to Millbank Studios – a neoclassical wedding cake of a building down the road from Big Ben, where broadcasters run their parliamentary coverage. A ten-minute walk away, however, is a...
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How to Choose the Best Real Estate Agent: 7 Expert Tips for Home Buyers and Sellers [2025 Guide]
Buying or selling a home is one of life’s biggest financial decisions, and choosing the right real estate professional can make all the difference. A skilled real estate agent will guide you through the complex process while protecting your...

Key Lessons from the Latest UK Office for Financial Sanctions Implementation Art Market Participants and High Value Dealers Threat Assessment (June 2025)
On 18 June 2025, the UK Office for Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) published a threat assessment (the Assessment) on compliance with UK sanctions and money laundering law for art market participants (AMPs) and high value dealers (HVDs)....

Britain's Crackdown on Speech Proves That We Were Right to Fight
We may be more technologically advanced in the 21st century, but tyranny has not evolved — it's still awful. Before our independence, colonists were subject to severe penalties for obscure crimes. If you said something less than flattering about a...

UK Competition Litigation Quarterly Update: Q2 2025
We’re halfway through 2025 and there’s plenty to talk about when it comes to competition litigation. In this edition of UK Competition Litigation Quarterly, our lawyers highlight five significant developments from the past three months. See video...