Home movers ‘spend £135,000 more stepping up property ladder than a decade ago’
The average house price paid by home movers has surged by almost £135,000, or more than two-thirds, during the past decade, a report has found.
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Thousands of fishermen fear criminal records due to ‘burdensome’ landing app
Thousands of fishermen are at risk of being criminalised by a new app they are being forced to use when landing their haul, according to critics.
Road safety ‘top priority’ following death of Harry Dunn, says US base commander
The commander of a US military base has said road safety is a “top priority” following the death of teenage motorcyclist Harry Dunn.
Harry and Meghan wedding souvenirs no longer available on Royal Collection site
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s official wedding souvenirs no longer feature in the Royal Collection’s online shop in the wake of Harry and Meghan’s decision to quit royal life.
Father with rare blood cancer releases charity single in bid for donor
A father of two with an incurable form of blood cancer is releasing a charity single, backed by comedian Al Murray, in a bid to find a donor.
Harry Dunn case: Police chief ‘considering’ CCTV and stop and search at RAF base
A police chief is considering the use of CCTV and stop and search exercises at an RAF base after footage emerged of a driver on the wrong side of the road near where Harry Dunn was killed, the family’s spokesman has said.
Tech sector ‘fastest growing’ for jobs and salary, report finds
Salaries in Britain’s technology industry surged in 2019 with cyber security experts among those enjoying hefty pay hikes as the threat of online attacks sent demand soaring, new figures have shown.
Harry Dunn’s family reach out to UN to review ‘outdated’ immunity conventions
The family of teenage motorcyclist Harry Dunn have written to the UN Secretary General in a plea to review the “outdated” diplomatic immunity conventions.
Harry Dunn: police demand urgent road safety meeting with US base commander
A police chief has demanded an urgent meeting with the commander of the US base where the woman charged over the death of Harry Dunn was stationed after video emerged of another incident involving a car being driven nearby on the wrong side of the road.
Foreign Office invited to drop ‘absurd’ defence to Dunn family’s legal claim
Lawyers acting on behalf of Harry Dunn’s family have invited the Foreign Office to drop their “absurd” defence to the legal claim disputing diplomatic immunity granted to the teenager’s alleged killer.
Lack of government action on police funding ‘will be unforgivable’
It would be “unforgivable” if politicians fail to act on “desperately needed” long-term funding for policing, the head of the body which represents rank-and-file officers has warned.
Whisky bosses head to US for crucial tariff talks
Whisky industry representatives are heading to the US for crunch trade talks amid fears that the Trump administration could further hike tariffs on single malts.
First Beatles release to get radio play up for sale
The first Beatles record to be played on the radio is up for sale – complete with the misspelling of Sir Paul McCartney’s name.
Transfer frozen embryos a day earlier to boost IVF success rates – expert
Transferring frozen embryos a day earlier during IVF can dramatically boost success rates, research suggests.
Teenage terrorist claims he was ‘tipped off’ about police raid
A teenage terrorist facing jail for plotting an attack claimed he was tipped off about a police raid by a member of his neo-Nazi network.
Puppy given emergency treatment after chocolate biscuit binge
A 15-week-old puppy had to undergo life-saving treatment after she wolfed down a double pack of bourbon biscuits.
Thousands of restaurant jobs axed as high-profile chains endured torrid 2019
More than 11,000 workers in UK restaurants lost their jobs last year amid another swathe of closures as woes in the sector saw the likes of Jamie’s Italian bite the dust.
Nearly 50m plastic banknotes replaced since launch, figures reveal
Nearly 50 million plastic £5 and £10 notes have had to be replaced since they were launched by the Bank of England due to wear and damage, according to new figures.
Thousands of restaurant jobs axed as high-profile chains endured torrid 2019
More than 11,000 workers in UK restaurants lost their jobs last year amid another swathe of closures as woes in the sector saw the likes of Jamie’s Italian bite the dust.
Victim in headless torso murder probe still unknown 28 years on
It has been 28 years since one of the most grisly murders the UK has ever seen, but police still do not know who the victim was.