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O2 confirms new mid-contract price increase policy

Telecoms giant O2 announces significant mid-contract price hikes tied to inflation rates, affecting millions of UK customers. Discover how this change impacts your mobile contract and what rights you have.

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.

Australia's Greatest Walks: 2025 Hiking Guide

Discover Australia's most spectacular walking trails for 2025, from coastal wonders to mountain wilderness. Plan your next great adventure with our expert guide to must-do hikes across three iconic states.

Blunkett: New Labour planned secret £30bn tax hikes

Former Home Secretary David Blunkett reveals Tony Blair's government secretly planned £30bn tax hikes while publicly pledging not to raise income tax, exposing hidden tensions within New Labour's inner circle.

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.

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.

Five April bill shocks set to hammer UK households

Millions of UK families are on high alert for a devastating five-pronged financial hit this April. Our exclusive guide reveals the looming bill shocks and the urgent steps you must take to protect your wallet.

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

UK Economy Flatlines in July: 0.0% Growth Recorded

Britain's economic growth stalled in July with 0.0% GDP growth, delivering a major blow to Chancellor Rachel Reeves and raising fears of imminent tax hikes to fill a £22 billion black hole in public finances.

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.

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