
17 regions issued told to expect 'power cuts' as UK poised for 70mph chaos
Britain is bracing for a brief mild spell before being hit by severe storm-like conditions within hours. The Met Office has issued warnings for …
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Partial solar eclipse will be visible in parts of the UK this weekend
The eclipse is expected to be visible in the UK from 9.56am to 12.14pm on Saturday, with the peak in London at around 11.03am. A partial solar eclipse …
UK faces mini-heatwave which will last 'six days' with exact dates announced
The UK faces a mini heatwave lasting SIX DAYS and bringing balmy conditions to 92 counties. The UK could face the hottest conditions of the year so …
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Fears 19th Century canal could start to run dry in days
There are fears one of Wales' most popular canals could start to dry up within a week, prompting calls for the Welsh government to intervene. Operators of the 225-year-old Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal have warned of an "urgent" water shortage without the prospect of imminent rainfall. It comes amid …
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Don't Rush to Buy in Britain's Broken Property Market
Apartment prices have declined the past decade, and there’s little reason to expect a turnaround. Britain’s property-transaction tax, known as stamp duty, is set to rise sharply. Currently, first-time buyers pay no tax on properties worth up to £425,000 ($550,000). Starting next month, that …
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Whisky barrel scam cons victims out of life savings
Victims have been conned out of millions of pounds in a whisky barrel investment scam, a BBC investigation has found. Hundreds of people were duped into ploughing their life savings and pensions into casks that were overpriced or did not exist, while some individual casks were sold multiple times to …
Reeves’s benefit cuts to plunge 250,000 people into poverty, government admits
Rachel Reeves is facing a backlash from Labour MPs after the government’s own impact assessment revealed that benefit cuts will push 250,000 more …