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Delay to ‘Awaab’s law’ risks lives of social housing tenants in England, Shelter says

Government criticised for giving landlords until 2027 before having to fix all dangerous hazards quickly

The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2025

Angela Rayner was 'escorted out of Grenfell meeting' amid shock and anger at demolition announcement

Families of victims have criticised Government decision - but feelings about the move in the wider community are more mixed

Evening Standard · Feb 6, 2025

Workers' marathon commutes spur calls for tourist tax

Essential workers are being forced to live hours from their jobs as their representatives call for taxes on tourists.

AAP · Feb 6, 2025

How the nonprofit Change Reaction gets money to LA households impacted by wildfires so fast

As Angelenos reel from the devastating wildfires that destroyed thousands of homes and businesses and killed at least 29 people, an LA-based nonprofit is giving some of those impacted fast, unrestricted help by handing out cash payments of as much as $5,000

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2025

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.5%

A London homeowner with a £300,000 tracker mortgage will see monthly repayments fall around £43 from £1,710 to £1,667.

Evening Standard · Feb 6, 2025

What does the Bank of England interest rate cut mean for mortgages and savings?

Decision will lead to lower borrowing costs for those on trackers – but fixed-rate deals will stay the same

The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2025

UK construction activity contracts as ‘full impact’ of Budget sets in

The latest S&P Global construction purchasing managers’ index showed a reading of 48.1 in January, down sharply from 53.3 in December.

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2025

What the latest interest rates vote means for your mortgage, savings and bills

The Bank of England has held the base rate to 3.75 per cent, the lowest level in three years

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2025

Home repossessions increase but mortgage arrears on ‘downward trend’

While pressures remain, the challenges of higher interest rates and cost-of-living increases have started to ease, UK Finance said.

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2025

Which Trump family members and in-laws have conflicts of interest?

Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law who floated idea to take over Gaza, is just one member of president’s clan who has business ties that pose conflicts

The Guardian - US · Feb 6, 2025