Property
Transform your home into a summer retreat with these stylish tips
Whether you're longing for a serene oasis or a vibrant burst of energy, these expert tips will help you create a stylish haven that reflects the summer spirit
Suruchi Sharma Diwan
Property writer | Star Wars fan | Horror movie enthusiast
National
Wowcher launches £19.99 'mystery' summer deal featuring hot tubs, rattan egg chairs and gazebo
Wowcher has launched two new 'summer mystery deals' which could win you some great prizes, reporting by Harriet Morphy-Morris (contains affiliate links)
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Mum who left school with no GCSEs and fell pregnant at 18 now studying midwifery at 47
A woman who left school with no qualifications and fell pregnant with her first child at 18, is now studying to become a midwife in her late 40s after winning awards for her baby massage business concept
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Parts of the UK to enjoy 27C later this week - with three days of glorious sunshine
Last week, the highest temperature recorded in the UK this year reached 25.1C in Porthmadog, Wales. Forecasters now suggest there is a chance that the temperature may surpass this mark and climb even higher during this week, reporting by Bradley Jolly
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More bank branch closures announced, including Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland - see full list
The banking industry as a whole is undergoing significant changes and streamlining operations, leading to the unfortunate closure of numerous branches across different banks, reporting by Levi Winchester
Property
UK's most and least expensive cities for first-time buyers revealed
Rightmove analysed 60 major urban locations across Britain to make the findings
Property
One in nine homes for sale is an ex-rental, as mortgage woes force landlords to flee the market
Ex-rental properties are on an average 25 per cent cheaper than homes which have been lived in by owner-occupiers, Zoopla said
National
Meet the seaside chippy hero scaring seagulls in an eagle costume and earning £200 a day
Corey Grieveson, 18, patrols a popular waterfront to protect visitors and their food from chip-nicking feathered thieves
Property
House prices fall at fastest pace in nearly 14 years, says Nationwide
Across the UK, house prices fell by 0.1 per cent month on month and by 3.4 per cent annually in May, Nationwide data revealed
National
Thinking of upgrading your kitchen? Here's how you can do it on a tight budget
You don't have to drain your wallet to achieve a stunning kitchen transformation. With some clever design tricks, you can revitalise your cooking space without splurging on a full renovation
National
Royal Mail issues stamp warning with time running out before deadline
You can also exchange the stamps for the new barcoded design using the Royal Mail's 'Swap Out' scheme if you have too many
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Calls to scrap 'unfair' inheritance tax intensify, but experts remain sceptical
Senior Tories call the tax "unfair" but experts argue that it would be more beneficial to revamp the tax rather than eliminate it entirely