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UK house prices were broadly unchanged in July as higher mortgage rates and weaker buyer confidence kept the market subdued, according to new figures from Lloyds. The lender said the average property cost £299,253 last…
Persimmon has upgraded its full-year outlook as the UK housebuilder says it is positioned to benefit from renewed political focus on new homes, even as it faces higher costs linked to the Iran war, according to The…
Nearly 70 students scramble for accommodation in Dundee as a major housing provider goes bust, revealing financial strain across UK's student housing sector
The cost of housing crunch looms for low-income families as rates rise sharply. Will budget reforms provide relief? Find out how it affects you
Jingye seeks compensation after UK's move to fully nationalise loss-making British Steel, citing security
The White House has defended Argentina's footballers after they displayed a banner supporting their country's claim to the Falkland Islands during the World Cup semi-final, with officials citing a belief in free speech.
Andy Burnham’s arrival in Downing Street has prompted messages of support from global leaders, with European officials using the moment to signal interest in closer ties with the UK. At the same time, international…
British House Prices Expected Fall This Year, Despite has moved into focus in economy coverage. British house prices expected to fall this year, despite ‘Burnham bounce’, Rightmove reports Asking prices for newly listed…
A cooling UK labour market is offering little support to the idea that interest rates need to rise again soon, according to ING economist James Smith. In comments published by The Guardian Business in its live coverage…
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham was due to meet his newly reshaped cabinet on Tuesday after a sweeping round of appointments that elevated some of the politicians who helped bring him to power and removed several figures…
The House passed a large Pentagon funding bill and a separate budget step that could help Republicans push ahead on war funding and other priorities.
Ikea is preparing to bring its secondhand ambitions further into the UK market, with a new platform designed to let members of its loyalty scheme buy and sell preowned items directly with one another. The retailer said…
Deputy national security adviser Andy Baker is expected to leave the White House in the coming weeks after serving in senior foreign-policy roles.
Andy Burnham has unveiled a plan to get rough sleepers off the streets by Christmas, putting housing and homelessness back into the centre of UK political debate. The BBC reported that rough sleepers in England would be…
The White House is backing a broader voluntary pledge aimed at limiting the impact of data centre power demand on household utility bills, though key details remain unclear.
Britain is reconsidering its requirement that 80 percent of new cars sold in 2030 be zero-emission, with a lower target under discussion.
From defence spending to housing - the next UK leader has a series of challenges to deal
UK ministers face renewed pressure over early-release rules after officials warned that a narrow exemption could create wider prison-capacity consequences.
Donald Trump has waded directly into a New York state policy fight, publicly demanding Governor Kathy Hochul reverse a statewide pause on new datacenter construction that has become an unexpected flashpoint in the…
The UK's heatwave and wildfire pressure is turning climate adaptation from a policy phrase into a daily emergency for households, hospitals, transport operators and fire crews. The story is drawing attention because it…
Europe’s biggest defence contractor says the risk of attack is growing, adding urgency to Britain’s debate over readiness, resilience and military investment.
UK faces very difficult trade-offs in budget because of Iran, analysts warn The UK government may have less room for manoeuvre in the next autumn budget than previously expected if the Iran war continues to keep oil…
Britain’s gas system is moving back to the centre of the policy debate after an official assessment warned that the country could face supply problems in the 2030s unless ministers act more aggressively to protect the…
Small businesses and major retailers alike are turning to interactive live streaming to boost sales, as new data from the BBC suggests this digital format is rapidly changing how UK consumers spend money