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Home truths on housing target in leaked Treasury advice

Leaked advice on the government's new home target has failed to ruffle the treasurer, who says having an ambitious goal is better than building too few homes.

AAP · Jul 14, 2025

Sales of UK country houses rise as buyers tempted out by lower prices

Deals for homes worth more than £750,000 are up 7% in June over last year with more properties on market

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2025

Champagne problem for NYC Whole Foods as Studio 54-founder’s venture causes headaches: suit

The lawsuit alleges that lines of people waiting for access to The Roof – an exclusive rooftop bar at Public Hotel – are blocking delivery access for the store

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2025

Court overturns ex-state attorney's mortgage fraud conviction but upholds perjury convictions

A federal appeals court has upheld the perjury convictions of former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, but the court overturned a mortgage fraud conviction and the resulting forfeiture of a Florida property

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025

Mortgage Rates Inch Up To 6.72% After 5 Weeks Of Decline, But Experts See Stability Ahead

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate has risen, marking the end of a five-week downward trend. Despite this increase, experts predict that mortgage rates will remain relatively stable in the coming months.

Benzinga · Jul 11, 2025

Black people in England four times as likely to face homelessness, study finds

Black people also less likely than white people to get social housing and can face ‘overt racism’ from private landlords

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2025

Ken Paxton's Wife Files for Divorce on 'Biblical Grounds,' Cites 'Recent Discoveries' Behind Decision

Texas State Senator Angela Paxton has filed for divorce from Attorney General Ken Paxton after 38 years of marriage. She cited "biblical grounds" to back her decision.

Latin Times · Jul 10, 2025

Four ways Mairi McAllan can fix Scotland's housing crisis

Good evening! This week's edition of the In Common newsletter comes from Dr Craig Dalzell, head of policy and research at Common Weal.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 10, 2025

This Online Group Is Dedicated To ‘Mildly Interesting’ Stuff, And Here Are Their 49 Best Posts (New Pics)

With everything that's going around the internet, we have become hard to surprise. But one online community consistently amazes even those who think they've seen it all.

Bored Panda · Jul 10, 2025

Couple awarded £500,000 after luxury tower blocked light to their South Bank flat

Stephen and Jennifer Powell sued the developers of the £2 billion Bankside Yards scheme after the 17-storey Arbor tower slashed natural light to their Bankside Lofts apartment

Evening Standard · Jul 10, 2025