Nationwide mortgage lending dips after stamp duty rush
Nationwide reports a dip in mortgage lending to £4.7bn but a surge in income to £3.1bn following its Virgin Money takeover. The building society vows to keep all branches open until 2030.
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Badenoch Calls for Stamp Duty Abolition in Budget
Kemi Badenoch urges Rachel Reeves to scrap stamp duty on primary homes, a £4.5bn tax cut. Research shows it's a major barrier for buyers and sellers across the UK.
Kirstie Allsopp calls for stamp duty to be abolished
Location, Location, Location's Kirstie Allsopp tells MPs that stamp duty harms first-time buyers and the housing market. Read her full testimony ahead of the 26 November Budget.
Experts Propose Annual Property Tax Over Stamp Duty
Property experts including Kirstie Allsopp urge Chancellor Rachel Reeves to abolish the 'sin tax' of stamp duty in the November budget. Discover the proposed annual property tax alternative and its potential impact on the UK housing market.
Chili's servers report spike in walkouts amid SNAP delays
Chili's waiters report a surge in customers skipping bills as US government shutdown disrupts food stamp payments, leaving millions short on cash. Discover the wider impact on retail.
Electric Car Tax Roadmap Unveiled for UK Drivers
The UK government reveals its electric vehicle tax strategy, outlining how drivers will pay for road use as fuel duty revenue declines. Learn what changes await.
Kirstie Allsopp: Abolish Stamp Duty, MPs Told
TV presenter Kirstie Allsopp tells MPs stamp duty must be scrapped, arguing it stifles mobility and harms the economy. Experts reveal its disproportionate impact on London.
Property Expert Warns of 'Panic' Over Budget Tax Changes
Property expert Kirstie Allsopp tells MPs Britons are 'in a panic' about potential property tax reforms in Rachel Reeves' upcoming Budget. She calls for the abolition of stamp duty, arguing it harms the housing market. Discover the potential impact.
Reeves scraps share stamp duty after AstraZeneca warning
Chancellor Rachel Reeves scraps the outdated 0.5% stamp duty on share purchases in major U-turn, acknowledging AstraZeneca's London listing concerns. A victory for UK financial competitiveness.
Lottie Moss reveals daring tramp stamp tattoo in Greece
Kate Moss's sister Lottie turns up the heat during her sun-drenched Greek holiday, revealing a racy lower back tattoo through her plunging open-back dresses in stunning social media snaps.
London Property Market Defies National Trend Says Zoopla
Exclusive Zoopla analysis shows London house prices rising against national declines, with Spring Budget measures creating unexpected winners and losers across UK property markets.
Angela Rayner faces police probe demand over tax scandal
Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner confronts fresh scrutiny over her tax affairs and former council house sale as Conservative MPs demand police investigation into potential false declarations.
Alex Kingston's Secret Hollywood Marriage Revealed
Former ER actress Alex Kingston confirms she secretly married Hollywood journalist Jonathan Stamp two decades ago while sharing intimate details about their unconventional relationship.
Budget Stamp Duty Overhaul: Property Market Shake-Up
Exclusive: Jeremy Hunt explores radical stamp duty reforms ahead of Autumn Budget that could transform property ownership for millions of Britons and stimulate market activity.
HMRC Stamp Duty Warning: £3k Fines Risk
UK homeowners face unexpected tax bills as HMRC cracks down on stamp duty errors. Discover how to avoid penalties in our essential property tax guide.
Stamp Duty Crisis: How a Tax Is Breaking Housing Market
Leading economists demand urgent reform of Britain's stamp duty system, calling it a major contributor to the housing crisis that's freezing the property market and hurting first-time buyers.
Costa accused of deliberate stamp on Škrtel
Explosive footage appears to show Chelsea striker Diego Costa intentionally stamping on Liverpool defender Martin Škrtel during their Capital One Cup semi-final, sparking controversy and potential FA investigation.
Stamp Duty Abolition: Property Tax Shake-Up
In a dramatic overhaul of Britain's property market, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is preparing to abolish stamp duty land tax, delivering on Labour's manifesto pledge to stimulate economic growth and ease the burden on homebuyers.
Labour accused of stealing Tory stamp duty plan
Conservative MP Kemi Badenoch reveals Labour's intention to adopt Tory stamp duty abolition policy, sparking political controversy over housing market reforms.
Costa stamp on Skrtel sparks FA investigation
Chelsea striker Diego Costa faces potential FA action after appearing to deliberately stamp on Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel during their dramatic Capital One Cup semi-final clash at Stamford Bridge.
Public backs Badenoch's stamp duty abolition plan
Exclusive polling reveals overwhelming support for Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch's radical plan to abolish stamp duty and replace it with council tax reforms. Discover how this £9 billion proposal could transform Britain's property market.
Labour's Mansion Tax: Reeves Targets £2M+ Properties
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is preparing a major stamp duty overhaul targeting properties over £2 million, sparking fears of a 'Labour mansion tax' that could hit wealthy homeowners and reshape the UK property market.
Stamp Duty Clash: Badenoch Attacks Reeves Over Property Tax
A political battle erupts as Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch accuses Labour's Rachel Reeves of copying Conservative stamp duty policies while experts question the economic wisdom of such cuts.
Romero under FA investigation after Chelsea stamp allegation
Exclusive: Tottenham defender Cristian Romero could face disciplinary action after controversial incident with Chelsea's Levi Colwill during heated London derby at Stamford Bridge.
Tories pledge permanent stamp duty cut for first buyers
Cabinet minister Kemi Badenoch announces radical Conservative plan to permanently abolish stamp duty for properties under £425,000 in major housing market shake-up.
Tory rivals attack Starmer's stamp duty reforms
Conservative leadership contenders unite against Labour's proposed stamp duty reforms, warning of market chaos and accusing Starmer of punishing aspiration. Kemi Badenoch leads the charge as Tories position themselves as defenders of homeowners.
Labour to scrap stamp duty in property tax overhaul
Exclusive analysis of Labour's radical plans to replace stamp duty with a new property tax system that could save money for 98% of buyers while targeting wealthier homeowners.
Badenoch's Stamp Duty War Threatens Tory Unity
Kemi Badenoch's controversial stamp duty proposals spark internal Conservative conflict, exposing deep divisions over housing policy and economic direction ahead of potential election.
Tory Minister Pledges Stamp Duty Slash in Conference Speech
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch vows to slash stamp duty in bold tax cut promise, positioning the Tories as the party of home ownership ahead of next election.
Badenoch pledges stamp duty axe for first-time buyers
Conservative leadership contender Kemi Badenoch vows to abolish stamp duty for properties under £500,000 in radical plan to boost home ownership and fix Britain's broken housing market.
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