Brits Face £102 Passport Fee Hike from April 2026
New passport fees from April 2026 mean Brits pay £102 for online adult renewals, up from £94.50. Postal and premium services also increased.
Category : Property
Couple saved £37,500 deposit by moving in with parents
Bec and Sam Bartley moved in with Bec's parents in Kent, saving £37,500 in 18 months for a £225,000 home after struggling to save on £1,100 monthly rent in London.
NatWest and RBS to Close 10 UK Branches in September
NatWest and RBS will close 10 UK bank branches in September 2026. Money Saving Expert offers alternatives like Post Office banking and hubs for affected customers.
Prince William Worth £1.2bn, Richer Than King Charles
Prince William's net worth of £1.2bn via the Duchy of Cornwall makes him richer than King Charles, as royal tax payments are disclosed for the first time.
Nationwide cuts mortgage rates by up to 0.25% from June 26
Nationwide reduces selected fixed mortgage rates by up to 0.25% from June 26, offering a welcome boost for borrowers as brokers urge quick action amid market uncertainty.
UK's Most Instagrammable Streets: Royal Crescent Tops List
Bath's Royal Crescent is the UK's most Instagrammable street, with average property prices of £590,786. London's Portobello Road is second, costing £1.66 million.
Sandbanks Named UK's Most Expensive Seaside Town
Sandbanks in Dorset is the UK's most expensive seaside town with average house prices of £665,000, according to a Halifax report.
Bury Interchange Redevelopment Gets £25m Boost
A £25m cash injection moves the Bury Interchange redevelopment forward, funding a new footbridge and upgrades to transform the passenger experience.
Ibis Styles Heathrow Review: £59 Hotel vs Uber
Is the £59 ibis Styles Heathrow worth it? Our honest review compares cost, convenience, and comfort with a £51 Uber from central London to help you decide.
Arsenal's Record-Breaking Signings: Bergkamp to Aubameyang
Arsenal have spent record fees on stars like Dennis Bergkamp, Sylvain Wiltord, Mesut Ozil, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Bergkamp, hailed by Thierry Henry as his 'dream' partner, joined for £7.5m in 1995.
Echo Dot for £13: Prime Day and TopCashback Deal
Amazon Echo Dot (newest gen) is available for just £12.87 for new TopCashback members who are also Prime subscribers, combining a £28.49 Prime Day discount with a £15 sign-up bonus.
Burnham Pledges to Review NICs Hike and Cut Business Rates for Pubs
Andy Burnham proposes cutting business rates for pubs and reviewing employers' NICs in Makerfield byelection, criticising Labour's small business policies.
Eerie Abandoned Castle Once Home to Prime Minister and Actress's Ancestor
Dalquharran Castle, once home to PM Herbert Asquith and linked to Helena Bonham Carter, decays after 70 years abandoned in South Ayrshire.
Myprotein Founder Sells £695m Cheshire Mansion
Myprotein founder Oliver Cookson sells Cheshire mansion for £695m after building business from £500 overdraft.
77% of Homeowners Say EPC Rating Key in Future Moves
77% of homeowners think an EPC rating will be crucial when choosing a home, Nationwide survey finds, with 78% expecting buyers to pay more for energy-efficient properties.
Prince William Richer Than King Charles with £1.2bn Duchy
Prince William's Duchy of Cornwall net worth of £1.2bn surpasses King Charles's £640m, as William pays over £30m in tax since becoming Prince of Wales.
Renovation on Wales' Priciest Street at £525k Auction
A renovation project on Hollybush Road, Wales' most expensive street (average price £1.43m), is up for auction with a guide price of £525,000 and planning permission for a five-bedroom home.
Brithdir Workmen's Institute Home Auction £195k
Brithdir Workmen's Institute, with planning permission for a five-bedroom home and partial renovations, goes to online auction with a guide price of £195,000 on July 7.
Set for Life Lottery Winning Numbers for June 25
The Set for Life draw on Thursday, June 25 offers a top prize of £10,000 monthly for 30 years. Winning numbers: 1, 9, 26, 28, 45, Life Ball 3.
Kensington Underground Space Listed for £150,000
A 152-square-foot lower ground floor space in Kensington, lacking a proper kitchen and with a windowless 'kitchen' area, is listed for £150,000. The agent suggests it could be used as ancillary space or storage.
Crest Nicholson posts loss, cuts dividend as housing market struggles
Crest Nicholson reports £30.9m loss, cuts dividend 80%, and issues fourth profit warning as housing demand weakens.
Set For Life Results: Winning Numbers June 25 2020
One player could win £10,000 every month for 30 years in tonight's Set For Life draw. The top prize totals £3.6m. Tickets cost £1.50, draw at 8pm.
Welsh Semi-Detached with Pool Listed at £525,000
A four-bedroom semi-detached house in Hensol, Vale of Glamorgan, features a heated in-ground swimming pool, cabin, and rural views, listed for £525,000 with Harris & Birt.
Splendour Festival to End After 18 Years Due to Rising Costs
Nottingham's Splendour Festival will end after 18 years due to sharply rising costs. The final event in July 2026 features Snow Patrol, Primal Scream, and Craig David, with a two-for-one ticket offer.
Nationwide Leads New Wave of Mortgage Rate Cuts Across UK
Nationwide Building Society cuts mortgage rates by up to 0.25 percentage points, with HSBC and others following, as swap rates fall and lenders compete for volume.
West Lothian Woodland Home to Be Replaced by Futuristic House
A decaying mid-century house in woodlands above Linlithgow Loch can be demolished and replaced with a sleek new family home, after councillors rejected planners' objections.
US Renters Demand Action Against 'Take It or Leave It' Fees
US renters call for federal action against junk fees in rental housing, with hundreds of comments submitted to the FTC. Industry groups push back, arguing fees are necessary for pricing structures.
UK flat buyers and sellers share your property market stories
We want to hear from people in the UK about their experiences trying to buy or sell a flat, including issues with service charges, fire safety, leaseholds, and valuation problems.
Skripal Poisoning House in Salisbury Listed for Sale
The house in Salisbury where former Russian spy Sergei Skripal was poisoned with novichok is up for sale. A 30% share is offered for £114,000, with the rest owned by Wiltshire council.
Dunelm Cuts £90 Off Velvet Accent Chair for Cocktail Lovers
Dunelm slashes £89.70 off the Fallon Cut Velvet Accent Chair, now £209.20. Shoppers praise its luxurious look, comparing it to cocktail bar seating. Available in four colors.
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