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The winners and losers under a Burnham property tax shake-up

SoftBank’s $40 Billion Loan for OpenAI Stake Gets 21 New Lenders

Every new UK home should have air conditioning, say Liberal Democrats

Exclusive: Party says housing stock ‘woefully unprepared’ for extreme heat and new rules for builders must be setAll new UK homes should be built with air conditioning to cope with the effects of the climate crisis, according to the Liberal Democrats.The party says British homes are dangerously unsuited to rising temperatures, meaning passive cooling measures such as planting more trees in residential areas are necessary. Continue reading...

UK savings deals: the heat is on as banks offer up to 8%

Don’t delay in taking advantage of the competition that is pushing up interest rates and increasing choice, experts sayIt is shaping up to be a decent summer for savers as fierce competition among providers pushes up interest rates and increases choice.You can currently get instant- and easy-access accounts that pay up to 5% interest, and fixed-rate savings bonds that pay almost that much. Meanwhile, those looking for a regular savings account can now get up to 8%. Continue reading...

New figures show costs rising for pensioners

They face 4.7% inflation - driven by steep rises in fuel and household service costs, report finds.

Homes with grand designs for sale in England and Scotland – in pictures

From an intricate bronze-like townhouse in Manchester to a sculptural property in the Essex countryside Continue reading...

UK mortgage rates rise to highest level for a month

Renewed tensions in the Middle East feed through to the costs faced by lenders, pushing up borrowing costs.

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What's happening to UK interest rates and what does it mean for mortgages?

The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

What is happening to UK prices?

UK inflation dropped slightly in June 2026, but higher energy costs are expected to push it back up.

Some food prices have fallen – but inflation expected to rise from here

June's fall in inflation will be welcomed by the new prime minister but analysts warn the fall is temporary.

UK inflation falls by more than expected to 2.6% in lift for Andy Burnham

Annual June figure comes after new PM pledges to reduce cost of living and improve economyBusiness live – latest updatesUK inflation dropped by more than expected in June to 2.6%, in a boost for Andy Burnham’s plans to reduce the cost of living.The new prime minister has pledged to bring down the cost of living to give households more disposable income and improve the outlook for the economy, announcing a winter VAT cut on electricity bills and lowering the cap on bus fares in England. Conti

UK areas where house prices are going up the most revealed

UK hotspots for consistent growth in home values revealed by property website

Ryanair broken window may have been caused by 'foreign object'

Passenger Ljubisa Karović was partially sucked out of a cabin window on the Boeing aircraft.

Thames Water lenders willing to offer Sadiq Khan powers over company

Thames Water lenders consider offering ‘golden share’ to avert nationalisation

Thames Water lenders offer 'golden share' to head off nationalisation

The water supplier's lenders are trying to prevent the company from being taken over by the Burnham government

British Gas mixed up our energy meter – but now I’m being penalised

When the problem was finally sorted out in our new-build home, it increased my tariff by 19%Residents in our new housing development are being billed for each other’s energy after the meters were mixed up.I realised British Gas was sending bills for my energy to the developer of the estate instead of to me. I informed British Gas of my details when I moved in seven months ago. Continue reading...

Thames Water lenders preparing legal challenge in event of Burnham nationalisation

The BBC understands creditors would would pursue payment in full of the outstanding debts, in the multi-billions of pounds.