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Secret Mansion Tax Plans Revealed in Budget Leak

Exclusive: Treasury officials are secretly drafting plans for a radical mansion tax targeting multi-million pound properties in what could be the biggest property tax shake-up in decades.

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.

Barcelona's Best Budget Hotels Under £100/Night

Discover Barcelona's best-kept secret hotels that deliver luxury experiences without breaking the bank. Our expert review reveals where to find style, comfort and prime locations for under £100 per night.

Reeves targets lawyers, accountants and doctors in budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is preparing to target lawyers, accountants, and doctors in her upcoming budget with new tax measures aimed at high-earning professionals. Discover how these changes could affect Britain's top earners.

Reeves declares war on wealthy tax dodgers

Shadow Chancellor unveils radical tax crackdown targeting non-doms and private equity loopholes, promising billions for public services while ruling out mansion tax.

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.

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.

Labour unveils new taxes on wealthy in emergency budget

In a dramatic emergency budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced sweeping new taxes targeting Britain's wealthiest citizens while blaming Brexit and Conservative policies for the nation's economic crisis.

Reeves gives OBR veto power over budgets

Shadow Chancellor pledges to give Office for Budget Responsibility unprecedented veto power over major tax and spending decisions, learning from Truss's disastrous mini-budget.

Reeves challenges OBR authority in economic power play

Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves launches bold bid to reshape UK economic oversight, seeking to reduce the Office for Budget Responsibility's influence over fiscal policy in dramatic Whitehall shake-up.

Trump Threatens 2025 Government Shutdown Over Border Wall

Political tensions escalate as former President Donald Trump pressures Republicans to force a government shutdown unless Democrats approve $15 billion for border wall construction, setting the stage for a major fiscal crisis in early 2025.

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.

Best Cheap Hotels in the Lake District 2024

Unlock the magic of the Lake District without breaking the bank. Our expert guide reveals the top cheap hotels, from historic inns to modern retreats, perfect for your next adventure in England's most stunning national park.

Australia's £50BN Debt Interest Time Bomb

Australia is facing a severe fiscal crisis as interest payments on its national debt are projected to skyrocket, consuming an ever-larger portion of the federal budget and threatening future economic stability.

Hunt's Pre-Election Budget Walks Fiscal Tightrope

Exclusive analysis: Chancellor Jeremy Hunt prepares a pivotal pre-election Budget, walking a tightrope between voter-friendly tax cuts and fiscal responsibility as the UK economy sends mixed signals.

OBR Downgrade Piles Pressure on Chancellor Reeves

The UK's fiscal watchdog has delivered a major blow to the government's economic plans, downgrading a crucial productivity forecast and threatening billions in planned public spending.

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