LISA users hit with £102m in withdrawal penalties
First-time buyers face £13,500 fines for breaking Lifetime ISA rules. Average penalty hits £790 as HMRC collects £102m. Learn how to avoid costly mistakes.
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Save £5k for a House Deposit in Just 12 Months
Financial expert Vicky Parry reveals practical strategies for first-time buyers to save a £5,000 house deposit in a year. Discover LISAs, budgeting, and savvy spending tips to get on the property ladder.
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.
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.
100+ babies referred to UK Prevent counter-terror scheme
Exclusive data reveals 388 pre-school children referred to Prevent, including 45 infants under one. Critics question programme's focus as Islamist referrals drop to 10%. Read the full investigation.
Prevent referrals surge 30% after Southport attack
Britain's Prevent counter-extremism programme experiences dramatic 30% increase in referrals as communities respond to Southport knife attack, with new figures revealing urgent national security concerns.
Failed asylum seeker in Rwanda scheme charged with murder
Exclusive: An asylum seeker previously slated for removal to Rwanda faces murder charges after allegedly killing a man following his release under the controversial immigration scheme.
Home Buyer Scheme Fails as Property Prices Soar
Exclusive analysis reveals Albanese government's flagship housing initiative faces mounting criticism as property prices defy assistance measures, leaving aspiring homeowners in limbo.
Motability scheme reforms announced for disabled drivers
Work and Pensions Secretary reveals significant reforms to the Motability scheme, addressing vehicle shortages and improving support for disabled people across the UK.
Young Brits abandon homeownership dreams as prices soar
Exclusive survey reveals three-quarters of young Britons believe homeownership is increasingly unattainable as property prices soar beyond reach, creating a permanent renting generation.
Motability car scheme overhaul: What disabled drivers need to know
Exclusive: The Motability car scheme for disabled people is undergoing significant reforms following a government review. Discover how these changes could affect thousands of recipients across the UK.
First-time buyers ditch 25-year mortgages for 40-year terms
A mortgage revolution is sweeping Britain as first-time buyers abandon standard 25-year terms for flexible 30-40 year deals. Discover how this strategic shift is helping thousands get on the property ladder.
Westpac housing scheme applications double
Australia's Westpac reports unprecedented demand for Labor's Help to Buy scheme, with applications doubling as aspiring homeowners rush to secure shared equity mortgages.
Albanese's housing help backfires as prices surge
The Prime Minister's flagship home buyer scheme has produced disastrous unintended consequences, with Australian property prices surging at their fastest rate since the pandemic property boom, leaving aspiring homeowners worse off than before the interven
Dunelm stylist reveals budget home transformation secrets
Professional show home installer shares exclusive interior design secrets and money-saving tips that can elevate any UK home without breaking the bank.
Scottish recycling scheme branded 'national embarrassment'
Exclusive: Senior SNP figure Fergus Ewing launches blistering attack on Scotland's botched recycling scheme, blaming Sturgeon and Slater for £300M 'fiasco' that threatens businesses and jobs.
Floella Benjamin slams Windrush compensation delays
Baroness Benjamin confronts ministers over 'unacceptable' delays in Windrush compensation scheme, calling for urgent reform to support victims of the scandal.
Nearly Half of Brits Still Dream of Home Ownership
New research reveals 48% of UK adults haven't given up on homeownership dreams despite property market challenges. Discover what's driving Britain's enduring love affair with owning property.
Free £150 Heating Upgrade for Thousands of Households
Thousands of UK households are receiving surprise notifications about free energy-saving upgrades worth up to £150 through the Great British Insulation Scheme. Discover if you're one of the lucky recipients.
Young buyers sacrifice gardens in housing crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's housing crisis is forcing a generation of first-time buyers to abandon dreams of green spaces and gardens for cramped urban living.
Scottish Government 'irresponsible' over recycling scheme
The Scottish Government faces scathing criticism in court over its 'catastrophic' management of a failed recycling deposit scheme that cost taxpayers millions and left businesses in turmoil.
Windrush victims get 75% compensation upfront
The UK government announces radical changes to the Windrush compensation scheme, offering victims 75% of estimated payments immediately while final claims are processed.
Nationwide offers 5.5x salary mortgages
Nationwide Building Society expands its Helping Hand mortgage scheme, allowing borrowers to secure loans up to 5.5 times their income with new flexible criteria.
Police one-to-one scheme exposed as 'farcical' waste
Home Office-backed initiative sees officers spending hours on fruitless visits while violent criminals roam free. Investigation reveals staggering waste of police resources and taxpayer money.
Rachel Reeves reviews Lifetime ISA for budget reforms
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly reviewing the controversial Lifetime ISA scheme, with potential reforms to help first-time buyers and savers navigate the property market.
Perth Hills property sells for astonishing £37,000
A remarkable property in Perth Hills has sold for an astonishing £37,000, offering hope to first-time buyers in an otherwise unaffordable housing market. Discover how this bargain purchase defied all expectations.
Net Zero nightmare destroys family's £250k home
A devastated father reveals how government-backed eco-friendly initiative destroyed his £250,000 family home, leaving his life in tatters and raising serious questions about Net Zero policies.
Motability scheme faces cuts in Labour budget
Rachel Reeves's debut budget targets Motability scheme supporting disabled drivers, sparking fears of reduced mobility and independence for thousands across the UK.
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.
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