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Ross Greer: Scotland is facing its 'dirtiest' Holyrood election
Preparing members for the campaign next year, he launched the party's 'biggest ever' fund raising drive. Read More: "That is going to be the dirtiest and most difficult election campaign in the history of the Scottish Parliament. "The extremists...

M&T says it's turning the corner on commercial real estate
Key insight: Commercial real estate loan exposure has been a headache for many banks in recent years, as office property values flailed and interest rates rapidly rose in 2022 and 2023. Supporting data: The bank's approval rates for commercial...

Is London property still worth investing in?
I moved to London from Hong Kong ten years ago and have been thinking about getting into property investment, but when I read your columns you always seem to be steering people away from the capital towards places like Manchester, Birmingham and...

UK police ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa Park
As the police ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from the Europa League match at Villa Park due to safety concerns, authorities jump in to appease "Israel". Maccabi Tel Aviv fans are banned from attending their Europa League match against Aston Villa at...

Midlands property boarded up over 'anti-social-behaviour and drug concerns'
The house has been boarded up by police(Image: WMP) A property in the West Midlands has been boarded up following concerns about crime. West Midlands Police said the address has been closed down after 'ongoing anti-social-behaviour and drug...

UK households urged to follow Martin Lewis '6pm rule' to keep home warmer
The tips don't take any money to carry out, and can save a lot over Winter months(Image: inyourArea) The nights continue to draw in, and the weather gets even colder, the heating bills start to pile up. But Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis is here...
Britain’s Prince Andrew gives up title of Duke of York
By Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s Prince Andrew said on Friday he would give up using his title of Duke of York following years of criticism about his behaviour and connections to the late U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The...

UK’s Palestine Action group wins legal bid to challenge ban
Published On 17 Oct 202517 Oct 2025 The United Kingdom government cannot block the cofounder of pro-Palestinian campaign group Palestine Action from bringing a legal challenge over the banning of the group under “anti-terrorism” laws, a court has...

UK seeks to repay victims of $6.6-billion bitcoin scam
Agence France-Presse . London 17 October, 2025, 22:34 Representational image. Britain has proposed compensating victims of a massive scam in China that resulted in what is believed to be the world’s largest cryptocurrency seizure, lawyers told AFP...

UK politicians slammed for calling Israeli fan ban 'antisemitic'
UK politicians have weighed in on Aston Villa's decision to ban Israeli fans [Getty] Security concerns raised by British police have led to the banning of Israeli Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a Champions League game against Aston Villa ,...

£30bn Brexit divorce bill nearly paid off (except for Brussels' pensions!): UK taxpayers on hook for another £5.7bn
By PATRICK TOOHER, CONSULTANT CITY EDITOR Updated: 16:50 EDT, 18 October 2025 Payments to the European Union as part of the Brexit divorce deal have dwindled to just 'a rounding error', according to a leading investment bank. The UK formally left...

LATHAM & WATKINS ADDS PROMINENT ROYALTY AND IP TRANSACTIONS PARTNER IN BAY AREA
Todd Trattner brings extensive experience advising life sciences and technology companies, funds, investors, and academic institutions on a wide range of complex intellectual property transactions with a focus on royalty financings and...

UK Court to Hear Challenge to Pro-Hamas Group Ban After Government Loses Appeal
The British government on Friday lost its bid to block the co-founder of the anti-Israel group Palestine Action bringing a legal challenge over the banning of the group under anti-terrorism laws. Huda Ammori, who helped found Palestine Action in...

UK based Group visits ICCI, keen to bring huge investment in Islamabad
- Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Oct 17 (APP): A high-profile business delegation from the Adam Mercer Group of Companies (AM Group), Friday visited the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) to explore avenues for trade and investment in...

Rebound in Canada’s largest markets could fuel real estate growth
Pent-up demand in Canada’s largest markets has powered surprising resale growth in recent months for the nation’s resale market, a new report has found. In its national housing outlook, TD Economics noted “upside surprises” in British Columbia and...

Three UK areas told by Met Office to prepare emergency kit - see if yours is one
Brits have been warned to brace themselves for disastrous weather conditions which could last for 12 hours. The Met Office has stressed that people living in three areas are at risk of major flooding, power cuts and travel disruption. The...

UK Court To Review Pro-Palestine Group Ban After Government Appeal Fails
Home Team SNG UK Court To Review Pro-Palestine Group Ban After Government Appeal Fails Huda Ammori, who helped found Palestine Action in 2020, was given permission to challenge the group's proscription on the grounds that the ban is a...

Business News | Building Beyond Boundaries: How Nitesh Gangaramani's Nyshaa Realty is Shaping the Future of Mumbai's Real Estate
VMPL Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 16: Nyshaa Realty has rapidly established itself as a brand synonymous with innovation, integrity, and excellence in Mumbai's dynamic real estate sector. Under the insightful leadership of its Managing...

England: Builder given suspended sentence after roof worker fell to his death
A self-employed builder from Reading has been given a suspended prison sentence after a man fell to his death while assisting with roof work. Raffaele Vigliotti, 68, who was trading as Absolute Building Solutions, was also ordered to complete 200...

UK Court to Hear Challenge to Pro-Palestine Group Ban after Government Loses Appeal
The British government on Friday lost its bid to block the co-founder of pro-Palestinian campaign group Palestine Action bringing a legal challenge over the banning of the group under anti-terrorism laws. Huda Ammori, who helped found Palestine...