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Family's Hong Kong holiday becomes a fight to leave

A mother's account of a routine family trip to Hong Kong that descended into a distressing ordeal, revealing the complex challenges of navigating the city's tightened exit controls for dual-national families.

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

EU Court Rules Austria's Border Checks Illegal

The European Court of Justice has delivered a landmark ruling, declaring Austria's long-standing border controls with Hungary and Slovenia illegal under EU law. The decision intensifies the clash between national security concerns and the bloc's principle

Roblox Implements Strict Age Verification for Child Safety

Roblox announces major new age verification checks to separate adult and child users, aiming to create safer digital experiences. The platform's latest safety overhaul includes content segregation and new parental controls.

Twice as many asylum seekers in hotels than private rentals

Exclusive investigation reveals nearly twice as many asylum seekers are being housed in rent-free hotels than in private rental properties, amid a five-year guaranteed rent scheme for landlords. Taxpayer cost and policy efficacy under scrutiny.

NSPCC's 5-Step Guide to Child Online Safety

The NSPCC reveals five crucial steps every parent must take to protect their children from online dangers. Essential reading for modern families navigating the digital world.

Slutty Vegan Founder Sued Over $100k Unpaid Rent

Pinky Cole, the high-profile entrepreneur behind the Slutty Vegan empire, is being sued by her landlord for over $100,000 in allegedly unpaid rent and fees at one of her Atlanta locations, casting a shadow on her remarkable business success story.

Biden's New China Chip Curbs Force Nvidia to Halt AI Sales

The Biden administration tightens its stranglehold on China's AI ambitions with sweeping new export controls, forcing tech titan Nvidia to halt shipments of its advanced AI chips and sending shockwaves through global markets.

One in Three Brits Believe They'll Never Own a Home

A stark new study reveals a crisis of confidence in homeownership, with a third of UK adults believing they will never own a property, highlighting a generational divide and deep-seated financial anxieties.

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