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Prince Andrew's secret 'peppercorn rent' deal exposed

Exclusive details reveal how Prince Andrew's Royal Lodge lease was heavily redacted to conceal his remarkably low rental payments for the luxurious Windsor property, raising fresh questions about royal financial arrangements.

Liverpool's Bold Solution to UK Housing Crisis

Liverpool is pioneering a radical approach to the housing emergency, championing social rent as Westminster's policies continue to fail. Discover how one city is fighting back against soaring costs and deepening inequality.

Reeves: No Room for Tax Cuts in Labour Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms tax rises are inevitable in Labour's first budget as economic reality bites, with Brexit fallout and Tory legacy creating fiscal straitjacket.

UK Retail Sales Surge Despite Budget Tax Fears

New data from Barclays reveals UK consumer spending accelerated in September 2025, with retail sales growing 1.5% despite concerns about potential tax rises in the upcoming budget.

Reeves: No Money for Public Sector Pay Rises

Chancellor Rachel Reeves declares no money for public sector pay rises in upcoming budget, setting stage for potential confrontation with unions as she blames previous Tory government for empty coffers.

Greens vote to abolish private landlords

The Green Party has sparked controversy by voting to phase out private landlords, proposing a 'right to buy' for tenants and rent controls in what critics call an assault on property rights.

Wetherspoons raises prices amid energy and tax pressures

JD Wetherspoon announces price increases across its pubs as soaring energy costs and new packaging taxes squeeze profit margins, with chairman Tim Martin warning of challenging times ahead for the hospitality sector.

Labour's housing revolution: 1.5m new homes promised

Exclusive: Labour unveils radical plan to tackle Britain's housing crisis, promising the 'largest increase in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation' and sweeping mortgage reforms to help generation rent onto the property ladder.

Rent Payments Can Now Build Your Credit Score

A groundbreaking initiative is allowing millions of Britons to transform their rent payments into a powerful tool for building a positive credit history, opening doors to better mortgage rates and financial products.

London rents hit record high of £2,121 per month

New data from Rightmove shows London's average monthly rent has hit a staggering £2,121, as experts warn the Spring Budget offers little relief for tenants in the capital's fiercely competitive market.

First-Time Buyers Delay Cars for £59k Deposits

Exclusive research reveals the heartbreaking financial trade-offs young Britons are making. Soaring mortgage deposits are forcing a generation to delay car ownership and major life events, creating a 'generation locked out' of the property market.

Labour Donor Lord Alli in Tenant Eviction Scandal

Labour peer and major donor Lord Waheed Alli faces allegations of evicting long-term tenants from his London properties to dramatically increase rents, sparking outrage over housing ethics.

Labour donor evicts family over £1,000 rent hike

Exclusive: A major Labour Party donor's property firm has sparked outrage by evicting a young family from their London home after they refused to absorb a massive £1,000-per-month rent increase, igniting a fierce debate on the UK's cost-of-living and rent

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