Borrowers managing mortgage payments despite cost pressures, says UK Finance Mortgage arrears and repossessions fell annually in the third quarter of this year, according to a banking and finance industry body, despite some rising cost pressures for households. UK Finance said 76,080 homeowner mortgages were in arrears of 2.5% or more of the outstanding balance
Michael Carrick awaits Man Utd fate as Mauricio Pochettino waits in the wings Michael Carrick looks set to end another day in limbo despite Manchester United laying the groundwork to bring in Mauricio Pochettino. The Press Association understands plans are afoot to recruit the Argentinian should the former Red Devils midfielder, as expected, be dismissed
Mitch Marsh says he is ‘not here to share his story’ on Sandpapergate Mitch Marsh refused to shed any light on his own role in Australia’s ongoing sandpaper scandal, despite facing an excruciating grilling in Perth. Marsh was a junior member of the team in South Africa in 2018 and bowled with the ball that
Blue plaque change will allow England’s ‘hidden heroes’ to be recognised Major changes to the national and London blue plaque schemes will allow more “hidden heroes” to be celebrated. Until now buildings that had been substantially altered or replaced since a prospective honoree was linked to them had been ruled out of receiving a plaque.
UK economy grows at fastest quarterly rate in more than two years The UK economy has grown at its fastest quarterly rate since the start of 2024 following a boost from tech services and AI. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.7% in the third quarter, between July
UK economy grows at fastest quarterly rate in more than two years The UK economy has grown at its fastest quarterly rate since the start of 2024 following a boost from tech services and AI. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.7% in the third quarter, between July
Majority of Scots concerned about their drinking or that of someone else Six in 10 people in Scotland (60%) have either worried about their own drinking or that of someone else, a poll has found. Alcohol Focus Scotland also found a third of people (33%) said they would not feel confident they or their loved
Burnham commits to 2050 net zero target and working with others to reach theirs Andy Burnham has said the UK is committed to meeting its 2050 net zero target and working with other countries to reach theirs. Amid accusations that his Government is deprioritising the green agenda, the Prime Minister pledged a “new era of
King to appear on Sir Elton John’s Rocket Hour radio show on Apple Music The King and Sir Elton John have recorded an hour-long special episode of the singer’s Apple Radio show Rocket Hour, which will air on the monarch’s 78th birthday on Saturday. Charles and Sir Elton sat down in secret at the Apple
Milburn says changes to tackle treatment of Neets will not be ‘pain-free’ Changes to how out-of-work young people are treated will not be “pain-free”, Alan Milburn has said as he acknowledged some would lose out on financial support under his plans. Mr Milburn’s proposals would see adults under 25 barred from claiming two main sickness