I swapped British boarding schools for the beauty of Umbria

My mother introduced me to embroidery as a child and awoke the fascination with textiles that would run throughout my life. I studied the subject at A-level and degree level after growing up in Stoke-on-Trent, then ran a business creating...

Bridging biodiversity: earthtrade expands to England

By commercial partners earthtrade Brisbane-based biodiversity offset specialist Earthtrade has officially expanded operations to England, bringing nearly two decades of experience in environmental market solutions to support the rollout of the...

Survey results to guide budget and local policing priorities

The results of Cranbrook’s recent Budget 2026 Citizen Survey are now available and will play an important role in helping council make informed decisions during this year’s budget deliberations. The survey results were received by council Monday...

UK taxpayers still fork out '£41bn to cover EU's waste' despite Brexit

Sir Keir Starmer and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission (Image: GETTY) UK taxpayers have paid £41 billion since Brexit to cover Brussels' waste, a leading Eurosceptic has warned, with a report by the European Court of...

My First $1 Million: Real Estate Investor, 54, Rural Midwest

Welcome to Kiplinger's My First $1 Million series, in which we hear from people who have made $1 million. They're sharing how they did it and what they're doing with it. This time, we hear from a 54-year-old married real estate investor who lives...

Richmond warns property owners B.C. Supreme Court decision could ‘negatively affect title’

Open this photo in gallery:Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie argues that fee simple and Aboriginal title are incompatible, and that the uncertainty that has arisen could have a devastating impact on property interests.DARRYL DYCK/The Canadian Press...

Man in court after gun and ammunition found during search

birminghammail.co.uk 14:43, 21 Oct 2025 A general view of the Victoria Law Courts and Birmingham Magistrates' Court(Image: Birmingham Live) A man is due in court after a handgun and several rounds of ammunition were found during a search. Officers...

Luzerne County property transfers from Sept. 29 to Oct. 3

The following real estate transactions were recorded in the Luzerne County Office of the Recorder of Deeds from Sept. 29 through Oct. 3: • Islam Rabb and Arieli Brabant to Tiffany Curry, $189,000, Nanticoke City. • Dante R. Marmo and Erica L....

Scotland changes its EPC requirements, so how much does it now differ from the rest of the UK?

Scotland is updating the rules for Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), which show how energy-efficient buildings are. The new regulations will come into force on 31 October 2026 and introduce redesigned certificates, new ratings, and improved...

Treasury opposed forced sale of China’s stake in UK chipmaker

The Treasury opposed government plans to force a Chinese company to sell its stake in a UK chipmaker on national security grounds, The Times can reveal. The department is facing allegations that it has been prioritising Chinese investment over...

Brits can make one change to home that adds over £100,000 to its value

Here's how to bump the value of your house(Image: Getty Images) Brits are being encouraged to make a single alteration to their homes that could boost its value by 24 per cent. According to new data from Nationwide, adding an extension or loft...

Fresh plans for future of former air ambulance offices submitted

A planning application seeks to convert the Magpas Air Ambulance offices, in Centenary House, Huntingdon, into 20 flats. Developer Allgood Services Limited has not proposed changes to the size of the building but said external changes would be...

Housing market slows amid fears Reeves will increase property taxes

The UK’s housing market is showing signs of slowing down amid speculation that Rachel Reeves could announce tax increases on property in next month’s budget. In a sign of growing caution among house hunters, figures from Rightmove showed that both...

State pensioners with £600 to their name face being punished by HMRC

State pensioners with £600 to their name face being punished by HMRC State pensioners with £600 to their name run the risk of a HMRC letter as fiscal drag takes more and more closer to having to pay income tax. The new state pension, which is for...

HMRC investigations update as UK households face 'greater scrutiny'

HMRC investigations update as UK households face 'greater scrutiny' HMRC’s “big data” tax investigation system brings in an extra £4.6bn tax in 2024/5. Its investigation system “Connect” has delivered a £4.6bn boost to the Treasury in the past...

Met Office issues 'flood warning' as yellow rain alert in place for 84 areas including Birmingham

Birmingham is forecast to be hit with "heavy rain" on Thursday (Image: Jacob King/PA Wire ) The Met Office has issues a 21 hour yellow rain warning for 84 areas of the UK on Thursday, October 23 - including in Birmingham and the West Midlands....

UK households with four conditions having council tax reduced to £0

UK households with four conditions having council tax reduced to £0 UK households with certain conditions are being handed 100 per cent council tax discounts. Labour Party government rules will hand 100 per cent discounts for specific groups,...

The $5 Billion Partnership That Could Make Brookfield the King of AI Real Estate

Home » Investing » The $5 Billion Partnership That Could Make Brookfield the King of AI Real Estate Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM) just made a massive partnership that could make it one of the stars in AI real estate. Posted by Joey...

The simple home security check that deters burglars (and why you should do it this week)

Homeowners across the UK have been encouraged to inspect their outdoor lighting before the clocks go back this Sunday, as faulty systems could leave properties vulnerable to burglars. With sunset times dropping to as early as 4:39pm from October...

British recording studios say business rates will mute UK music: Plea to Chancellor ahead of Budget

By EMILY HAWKINS Updated: 16:50 EDT, 18 October 2025 British recording studios are pleading with the Government for a reprieve on business rates in next month's Budget, warning they could be forced to silence their microphones due to crippling...