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MPs Face £9bn Westminster Restoration Decision

Controversial plans to restore the crumbling Palace of Westminster are back on the table. MPs will vote on £3bn preparatory works, with full decant costing £9bn. Will MPs ever return if they leave?

Couple find rare 18th century treasure under carpet

A Lancashire couple's simple home renovation project turned into an extraordinary historical discovery when they pulled up their old carpet to find a collection of rare 18th century prints worth thousands.

EV Charging Costs Skyrocket 75% - Are You Paying Too Much?

New data reveals electric vehicle owners are facing massive price hikes at public charging points, with costs increasing by up to 75% in some areas. Discover which networks are charging the most and how to save on your EV charging bills.

4 Times Parents Needn't Pay for Child's Car

Discover the surprising situations where parents have no legal obligation to pay for their child's car, insurance, or running costs. Essential reading for UK families navigating motoring expenses.

50+ Ways to Slash Your Bills & Save £500+

Discover expert money-saving hacks that could save British households over £500 annually on energy, food, and household bills with simple lifestyle changes.

Child costs hit £250,000 in Australia

Shocking new research from the Australian Institute of Family Studies reveals the true cost of raising children in Australia, with housing and education driving expenses to unprecedented levels.

Homeowner finds mysterious safe behind kitchen cupboards

A routine kitchen renovation in the UK took an extraordinary turn when a homeowner discovered a fully intact safe hidden behind his cupboards. The mysterious find has sparked curiosity and speculation about what treasures might lie within.

The Block's Original Homes: 20 Years On

Two decades after Australia's first Block renovation, we reveal the stunning current values and surprising transformations of these iconic properties that launched a television phenomenon.

White House abandons East Wing demolition plan

The Biden administration confirms dramatic U-turn on controversial East Wing reconstruction after Trump's intervention pushes for more cost-effective approach to White House renovations.

CCTV shows Kira Cousins with knife outside Parliament

Exclusive CCTV footage shows Kira Cousins, 31, brandishing a knife near the Houses of Parliament in a disturbing security breach that's raised serious questions about protection of our political heartland.

Couple find mysterious hidden room in 1930s home

A Midlands couple renovating their 1930s home uncovered a mysterious hidden room with strange markings and unexplained features that has left them completely baffled about its original purpose.

EVs Cost More Than Petrol Cars, New Study Reveals

Groundbreaking research from the UK shows electric vehicles are now more expensive to fuel than their petrol counterparts, challenging government net-zero policies and consumer assumptions about EV ownership costs.

The Block's Scott Cam reveals 2026 set first look

Exclusive behind-the-scenes reveal as The Block host Scott Cam shares breathtaking first images of the show's ambitious 2026 set, promising the biggest transformation in television renovation history.

London's £1,200 Monthly Parking Shock

Exclusive investigation reveals how Westminster's car park charges have hit record highs, with some Londoners paying more for parking than accommodation.

Aldi and Asda cut fuel prices by 5p per litre

Aldi and Asda have launched a major fuel price battle, cutting petrol and diesel costs by 5p per litre across their UK forecourts in a move that could save drivers over £2 per tank.

Parliament cleaner sacked over security breach

A cleaner at the Houses of Parliament has been dismissed following a serious security breach, raising concerns about protection protocols within one of Britain's most sensitive political institutions.

Pink Lady protesters storm Parliament in migrant demo

Anti-migrant activists, including the notorious 'Pink Lady', staged a dramatic protest inside the Houses of Parliament, clashing with police and disrupting proceedings in a bold security breach that has raised serious questions about parliamentary safety.

Couple find hidden chamber during bathroom renovation

A Yorkshire couple's simple bathroom renovation turned into an archaeological discovery when they uncovered a mysterious hidden chamber containing historical artefacts and vintage treasures sealed for decades.

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