Rayner plan cuts empty home takeover wait to six months
Angela Rayner has announced plans to reduce the time before empty homes can be taken over from two years to six months, aiming to bring 300,000 properties back into use.
Angela Rayner has announced plans to reduce the time before empty homes can be taken over from two years to six months, aiming to bring 300,000 properties back into use.
The Old Pint Pot in Salford offers riverside views, a rich history, and a welcoming community. Manager Dean shares what makes this Marston's pub special, from its unique name to famous guests like Rodri.
HMRC will send second Simple Assessment letters from October, covering savings interest. Read carefully to avoid overpaying tax.
The Russell Hobbs Inspire 1.7L Cordless Kettle is discounted to £28.49 on Amazon, with shoppers praising its speed, quiet operation and drip-free pouring.
Top detangling sprays for knotty hair, from budget buys at £5 to luxury picks like Cécred and Tangle Teezer, tested for all hair types.
Clarks Solevana Sport trainers, part of the Cloudsteppers collection, are praised by shoppers for comfort and value, with one calling them the 'softest ever'.
Shoppers praise the Amazon Smart Air Boost Radiator Fan at £49.99 for heating rooms faster, with over 50 bought in the past month.
A B-listed red sandstone church on the Isle of Arran, dating from 1894, is for sale at £130,000 through Arran Estate Agents, offering a rare conversion opportunity into a one-of-a-kind home.
Which? estimates Apple could owe UK consumers around £77 per person in an iCloud claim. Around 40 million UK iPhone and iPad users may be entitled to a share.
Nigella Lawson, 66, credits DoSe Vitamin C Eye Cream by Victoria Health for youthful eyes. The £29 cream targets fine lines, puffiness and dark circles.
Sykes Holiday Cottages has handpicked six characterful UK stays inspired by the new Sense and Sensibility film, from a manor house to a thatched cottage.
Clacton-on-Sea, dubbed 'Little Spain' for its sunny coastline and vibrant seafront, is highlighted as a perfect autumn getaway with a fantastic beach and pier.
One in five holidaymakers who book trips well in advance later discover the same flight or hotel has dropped in price, research shows.
The SwitchBot Lock Ultra Max retrofit smart lock offers keyless entry, remote control and auto-locking for existing doors, priced at £339.99 with hub and keypad.
Marks & Spencer's £28 Crew Neck Button Detail Jumper with Wool is new in online and already popular, praised for its 'perfect fit' and 'excellent quality' material.
The Pro Breeze OmniDry 12L/Day Dehumidifier is reduced to £114.74 on Amazon, with shoppers reporting it cuts clothes drying time by about 12 hours.
Opening curtains for 10 minutes each morning lets sunlight warm a bedroom, so the radiator can stay off at night until December, cutting energy bills.
Dunelm's Wynter Thermal Eyelet Curtains, priced £35-£150, block draughts and heat, with shoppers praising quality and warmth as energy bills rise.
Cobham, 17 miles from London, is called the UK's Beverly Hills. Average house prices hit £1.19M, with celebrity residents like Antonio Banderas and Stanley Tucci.
Skechers Delson 3.0 Ezra Men's Casual Trainers, £39.99 on Amazon, earn 4.5 stars from nearly 3,000 reviews for comfort, support, and style.
The Caso Design Hw660 Turbo Hot Water Dispenser is available for £90 at Yimbly with code AUTUMN10, and shoppers say it's the 'best decision' replacing their kettle.
Debenhams' 2026 Beauty Advent Calendar costs £120, down £30 from last year, with 29 items including 13 full-size products, each working out at £4.13.
NS&I has raised the Premium Bonds prize fund rate to 4.35% and improved the odds of winning to 1 in 21,000, creating over 300,000 extra tax-free prizes this month.
Dunelm's 1800W Chiminea Style Flame Effect Heater costs about 47p an hour to run and warms areas up to 30 square metres, with dual heat settings and a cosy flame effect.
Experts highlight five models that have held their value best in 2026, including BMW, VW, Audi, Volvo and Skoda, with prices from £2,500.
As London house prices fall 3.3 per cent, Brick View identifies 20 streets where average transaction values have soared, from Pimlico to Streatham Hill.
Liverpool are considering making Ronald Araujo's loan permanent for £47m and are weighing up a return for midfielder Tyler Morton, who left for Lyon in 2025.
Shoppers can buy the Hoover 850W Upright Vacuum Cleaner for £90, down from £139, using code AUTUMN10 at Yimbly. The deal includes a 3L dust cup and five height settings.
Shoppers praise Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation at Boots for £9.99, offering non-streaky medium coverage that lasts up to nine hours without touch-ups.
Marks and Spencer's Cotton Rich Cosy Funnel Neck Top costs £20 and has a 4.8-star rating. Shoppers say it's 'ideal for everyday wear with jeans or trousers'.