UK homeowners warned to check attics this month for pests which are illegal to remove

Homeowners have been urged to check their lofts(Image: Getty) Homeowners are being advised to inspect their attics for signs of a particular pest this month, as the creatures start looking for warm, sheltered spots to hibernate over winter....

With £5,000, here’s how to create a second income from UK property without buy-to-let

Investing in property is a proven and powerful strategy for earning a second income. After all, with tenants paying rent each month, it generates a predictable and recurring source of revenue. That’s one of the main reasons why buy-to-let became...

Global Property Linked Finance Initiative launched to create new global asset class unlocking trillions to fund building decarbonisation and resilience

The Green Finance Institute (GFI) and the Climate Bonds Initiative (Climate Bonds) have recently announced the launch of the Global Property Linked Finance Initiative (GPLFI) during Climate Week New York City. This landmark initiative aims to...

Real estate offers abound, where to buy this Diwali?

Karma Developers, which has delivered over 2,000 units across the UAE, UK, and Cyprus, is offering flexible post-handover payment plans and guided assistance on Golden Visa-eligible investments. Its Diwali push focuses on off-plan projects in...

'I was British record transfer and nearly won Ballon d'Or - now I sell vacuum cleaners'

Tomas Brolin was once British football's most expensive foreign player - now he sells vacuum cleaners (Image: @tomasbrolin11 / Instagram) When Tomas Brolin ended up fourth in the 1994 Ballon d'Or, hardly anyone could have predicted that just four...

Brits have a thing for Mr Fix-It as relationships with tradies more successful

Brits are now believed to have longer-lasting relationships with their tradesmen than their partners (stock)(Image: Getty Images) New research has found that Brits enjoy longer relationships with tradesfolk than with long-term partners. According...

The incredible life of the first Black man to vote in Britain after being born into slavery

Sancho is remembered for his work as an abolitionist, writer and composer(Image: Universal History Archive, Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Ignatius Sancho's life story is truly extraordinary, spanning half the...

Met Office issues yellow weather warning as wet and windy conditions batter UK

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for parts of the UK as heavy rain and wind batter much of England, Wales and Northern Ireland on Sunday. Listen to this article The UK will be hit with heavy downpours today as low pressure moves...

China is fastest-growing investor in British property

China has become the fastest-growing investor in British property amid a surge in foreign ownership. Data show that the total number of titles owned by foreign nationals rose from 186,403 in 2021 to 201,899 in August 2025. It marks an increase of...

British men claim they have absolutely no say in home decor except for ONE room, study reveals

By ASHLEIGH MCCAULL Published: 14:53 EDT, 18 October 2025 | Updated: 14:58 EDT, 18 October 2025 Women across the UK appear to have the final say in how their homes are styled, according to a new study. A quarter of men feel they have no input in...

Tatar Sparks Controversy Over Greek Cypriot Property Remarks, Reaffirms Cyprus Two-State Vision

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar stirred fresh controversy by calling for the “Turkification” of Greek Cypriot properties in the north through purchase, while reiterating his opposition to territorial concessions. Speaking to Haber Kıbrıs and in...

Britain’s Keir Starmer Is Running Out of Time

After almost 20 years of poor economic performance, the U.K. has emerged as the next ground zero for the far right. Sclerotic growth, stagnant real wages, and crumbling public services are generating profound dissatisfaction. Economic optimism is...

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 British woman who opened a Costa Brava hotel – long before the tourism boom

Nancy Johnstone moved to Spain in the 1930s to set up a hotel and escape her London life Moving to Spain to escape rain-soaked home shores has long been a dream for many Brits, but one woman made this a reality decades before it became...

Consultation launched on redevelopment of historic Sheffield building to create new cultural venue

S1 Artspace is consulting on plans for a permanent home (image credit: S1 Artspace) A public consultation has been launched on plans to transform a former bank in Sheffield into a new cultural venue. S1 Artspace is inviting businesses, art lovers...

These Five Designers at Design Miami/Paris Are Proof of the Industry’s Bright Future

Spiritually, Paris is a far cry from Silicon Valley. So you’d be forgiven if it's not the first destination that comes to mind regarding technological artistic advances. Accordingly, L’Hôtel de Maisons, an 18th-century manse and former residence...

'I didn't think I could afford to buy a home for another 10 years - now I'm a homeowner at 25'

Steph managed to buy her own home much sooner than expected(Image: Media Mavericks) Owning a home can feel like a distant dream for many people today, especially those who are trying to buy solo. Soaring house prices and high mortgage rates,...

Brits and foreigners are still hoovering up property in Spain – here’s where they are buying

BRITS and foreigners have bought nearly 20% of Spain’s sold houses in the last six months – and are hoovering up expensive homes in a few particular locations. At the forefront of this buying frenzy are Brits, alongside Germans and Moroccans, who...

British Army log details killing of IRA volunteer on Falls in 1972

PAGES from what appears to be a British Army Regiments' log covering shootings and gun battles in and around the Falls in the early 1970s has emerged, and includes the killing of IRA Volunteer James Quigley. The log shows a range of incidents in...

UK mobile users face £1,000 fine under BBC TV Licence clause

UK mobile users face £1,000 fine under BBC TV Licence clause A little-known quirk in BBC TV Licence rules has left mobile users across UK floored - with 92 per cent surveyed not realising their mistake. Entertainment experts at playcasino.com (who...