Landlords shift to semi-commercial property as rental law changes
Landlords are increasingly turning to semi-commercial property as a tax-efficient alternative to buy-to-let, driven by the Renters' Rights Act and taxation changes, experts say.
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£24m Soho Farmhouse rival opens in Cotswolds 2027
CABÜ, a luxury cabin resort brand, is opening a £24 million retreat in the Cotswolds in 2027, with 50 eco-cabins, a pool, spa, and more.
Drivers face long delays as gas leak closes Stockport road
A gas leak has forced the closure of one side of Hollywood Way in Stockport, causing long delays for drivers heading to the Heatons or M60 northbound.
Used car buyers told to use '1-3-5 rule' for best deal
Drivers can use the '1-3-5 rule' to estimate depreciation before buying a used car, potentially saving money on the best deal.
HMRC Refunds: 700,000 Owed Tax Money
Over 700,000 people may be owed tax refunds from HMRC. P800 letters sent to workers explain how to claim overpaid tax, averaging £473.
UK trains cancelled LIVE: Commuters brace for Friday delays
Train passengers face more disruption Friday after a power outage halted rail services across the Midlands and north-west, with further cancellations expected.
UK trains cancelled: Friday delays expected after power outage
Train passengers face more disruption on Friday after a power outage halted services in the Midlands and north-west. Network Rail warns of knock-on delays.
UK train delays: Friday commuters face more rail chaos
Millions of rail passengers face further travel chaos on Friday after an external power outage at a Manchester communications centre caused widespread cancellations and delays across the North West.
UK train delays: Friday commuters face more chaos after outage
Millions of rail passengers face further disruption Friday after an external power outage at a Manchester communications centre caused widespread cancellations across the North West.
Wages Too Low: School Uniform Bank Crisis
Working families increasingly rely on school uniform charities as low wages fail to cover basics, highlighting economic failure.
£28 Coco & Eve SPF Oil Praised by Mature Shopper for 'Lovely Tan'
Coco & Eve's Tan Boosting Anti-Aging Body Oil SPF30, £28, earns praise from mature shoppers for enhancing tan and protecting ageing skin, with over 600 reviews.
Liverpool Chinatown Restaurant Closes for Refurbishment
New Capital, a family-run Liverpool Chinatown restaurant for over 40 years, is closed for refurbishment and will reopen on Friday, August 21.
Baby oil trick for grease-free cooker splashbacks for £1.50
A £1.50 bottle of baby oil can make cooker splashbacks grease-free and shiny, as recommended by cleaning fans online.
UK Construction Firm GTG Civils Enters Liquidation with £430k Debts
GTG Civils Ltd, an Ilford-based construction company, has entered liquidation with debts exceeding £430,000, according to Companies House.
UK Heatwave Cuts Retail Footfall in July High Streets
UK retail footfall fell 2.1% in July, with high streets down 3.8%, as heatwave conditions deterred shoppers, BRC-Sensormatic data shows.
Mastercard Payout: £100m for Millions of Brits
Millions of Brits can claim Mastercard compensation by end of 2026, with at least £100m distributed. Payments of £45-£70 expected.
3,000 back campaign to dual the A1 in Northumberland
More than 3,000 people have signed a petition backing the Dual the A1 and Save Lives campaign, following over 50 fatalities in 20 years and recent deadly crashes.
Rail chaos to continue into Friday after power outage
Train passengers face further travel chaos on Friday after a power outage halted services across the Midlands and north-west England, with engineers making 'good progress' but cancellations likely.
July heatwave keeps shoppers at home in blow for high street
Total UK footfall fell 2.1% year-on-year in July as heatwave conditions persisted, with high streets down 3.8% and London seeing a 5.3% drop, according to BRC-Sensormatic data.
Penny Lane owner targets Jericho Lane for drive-thru
Ray Maatook, who left Sgt Pepper's Bistro to rot for 23 years, now plans a drive-thru restaurant on Jericho Lane playing fields, facing council and Sport England opposition.
UK rail disruption to continue into Friday after power outage
Train passengers face further travel chaos on Friday after a power outage halted trains across the Midlands and north-west England, with engineers making 'good progress' overnight.
Debenhams £250 duvet set reduced to £46.20
Debenhams slashes £250 hotel-quality duvet set to £46.20, an 84% discount, with 800 thread count and 100% cotton.
UK rail disruption to continue after power outage
Train passengers face more chaos Friday after a power outage halted services across the Midlands and north-west England, with engineers making progress but cancellations likely.
DWP lists 25 stomach conditions for £748 monthly PIP
DWP confirms 25 stomach and intestinal conditions qualify for PIP, with up to £748 monthly. List not exhaustive, based on impact, not diagnosis.
Clarks loafers reduced to £30 in summer sale shoppers love
Clarks Westlynn Bella loafers are reduced to £30 in the summer sale, down from £65, with shoppers praising their comfort and style for office wear.
MSP Airport Ground Stop Lifted After FAA Outage
A ground stop at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport due to an FAA equipment outage has been lifted, with flights resuming but delays expected.
Perseid meteor shower peaks hours after solar eclipse
The Perseid meteor shower peaks on August 12-13, just hours after a partial solar eclipse, offering a rare double celestial event for stargazers.
Ruby Franke: BBC doc probes dark truth of YouTuber
BBC true crime doc The Devil in the Family investigates Ruby Franke, the former family vlogger jailed for child abuse. The three-part series aired on BBC Two on August 6.
Santander launches 4.7% Cash ISA with £400 bonus
Santander introduces Fixed Rate ISAs with up to 4.7% return and a £400 hotel voucher for eligible transfers, offering guaranteed competitive rates.
Rail chaos: no travel before 10am Friday
Northern advises passengers to avoid travel before 10am Friday after power failure causes widespread rail disruption across North West and Midlands.
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