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Revealed: The only three areas of Britain where you’d now be better off buying rather than renting…
by Elijahby ElijahIn most regions of Britain, owning a house is more expensive than renting a similar property. In nine of the 12 regions or countries in Britain tracked by Halifax, it …
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Government scientist, 27, who helped Britain through the Covid pandemic, died after crashing into a concrete wall during a cycling holiday in Italy with her boyfriend, inquest hears .
by Alexanderby AlexanderA government scientist who worked for No 10 during Covid died after crashing into a concrete wall during a cycling holiday in Italy, an inquest into her death heard. Susannah …
- Entertainment
Good Morning Britain host Richard Madeley admits he was regularly caned as a child and believes outlawed corporal punishment ‘had a sexual element to it’
by Merryby MerryRichard Madeley believes the corporal punishment he received as a schoolboy had a “definite sexual element”. Madeley, 67, reflected on her childhood before an interview with Earl Spencer on Tuesday’s …
- Money
Draining gift card scam arrives in Britain: Victim loses £150 in her local Sainsbury’s – here’s how it works
by Elijahby ElijahBy Helen Crane Updated: 02:00 EDT, March 26, 2024 Shoppers are being warned about a new ‘gift voucher’ scam imported from the US, with criminals taking money out of vouchers …
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A survey by HSBC shows that 38% of the British population invests some of their money Stocks and shares are the most popular route, followed by real estate, funds and …
- Sports
Who is the best player born in YOUR county? Graphic shows the top star from each area of Great Britain… including a reminder that one of the world’s greatest overseas stars was born in Leeds!
by Alexanderby AlexanderA map has been divided into 48 counties to show the best player in each area. The chart includes some historic stars as well as some darker screams. ‘I had …
- US
Russia won’t stop with Ukraine if Putin wins, US ambassador to Britain Jane Hartley warns
by Jackby JackThe US ambassador to the UK has issued a stern warning that Russian President Vladimir Putin will remain bellicose in Europe if his forces succeed in Ukraine. “Anyone who thinks …
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The best views in Britain? Three-bedroom penthouse overlooking Sandbanks with its own cinema room and bar hits the market for £3 million
by Merryby MerryA three-bedroom penthouse with its own cinema room and some of the best views in Sandbanks has been put on the market for offers in excess of £3million. The state-of-the-art …
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Josef Fritzl ‘says he’d love to live in BRITAIN if he is let out of prison and roam free on the Highlands of Scotland’
by Jackby JackJosef Fritzl has reportedly said that he would love to live in Britain if he was allowed out of prison to “roam free in the Scottish Highlands”. The 88-year-old has …