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First-time buyers rush to complete purchases ahead of stamp duty increase
First-time homebuyers in some of the UK’s most expensive areas are hurrying to finalise property purchases before April 1, when stamp duty costs are set to rise by an average of £6,300, according to new data from Rightmove. Demand for homes among first-time buyers in London has increased by 3Continue Reading
Major trial of sponge test aims to prevent oesophageal cancer deaths
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email A major trial to determine if an innovative 10-minute sponge test should be used to screen people with heartburn for oesophagealContinue Reading
Millions of Britons abandon X amid backlash against Elon Musk’s leadership
The number of Britons using X, formerly known as Twitter, has plummeted since Elon Musk’scontroversial takeover two years ago. A new report by Ofcom reveals that UK adults visiting the platform’s app or website dropped from 26.5 million in 2022 to 22.2 million in 2023, reflecting a significant exodus. TheContinue Reading
Humphries questions Littler SPOTY ranking – ‘Nobody has won more than me’
Luke Humphries has questioned why he isn’t the leading darts player in the list of 2024 Sports Personality of the Year favourites ahead of Luke Littler. Humphries beat Littler to the World Darts Championship title earlier this year and has since picked up a further two ranked televised events inContinue Reading
David Cameron becomes first former PM to back assisted dying bill in major U-turn – UK politics live
David Cameron has backed the move to legalise assisted dying for terminally-ill adults (AFP via Getty Images) Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email David Cameron has becomeContinue Reading
Richard Coles: Is the Reverend the loveliest I’m a Celebrity contestant ever?
Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter When this season of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! debuted earlier this month, there were concerns that thisContinue Reading
Loungers strikes deal to be bought by US investment firm for £338m
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Cafe bar business Loungers has agreed to be bought by a US investment group inContinue Reading
Scientists call for humane ways to cook crabs as shellfish found to feel pain
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email Scientists called for humane ways to handle crabs, lobsters, and other shellfish in the kitchen after showing for the first timeContinue Reading
Newly uncovered sunken ship may reveal secrets of Vasco da Gama’s last voyage
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email A wrecked ship discovered off the coast of Kenya may have been from legendary explorer Vasco da Gama’s final voyage acrossContinue Reading
When will I get my Spotify Wrapped?
Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free It’s almost that time of year: Spotify is gearing up to release its annual Wrapped,Continue Reading