25% of young new mortgage holders ‘have terms of at least 35 years’
People may be searching for longer terms to keep their monthly repayments down, Experian said.
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Three-quarters of small boat arrivals would be granted asylum, study suggests
The Refugee Council says the Government’s own figures counter the narrative that most people crossing the Channel do not require protection.
Public blames Government for long NHS waiting list – BMA
Junior doctors and consultants will launch a joint three-day strike this week in their pay dispute.
Medieval castle taken off at risk register after £300,000 works
Merdon Castle in Hampshire was built between 1129 and 1138 by Henry de Blois, Bishop of Winchester.
Legal first as tribunal hears case of woman alleging menopause discrimination
Maria Rooney’s case is supported by the Equality and Human Rights Commission and will be heard at an employment tribunal in Leicester.
One in 50 GP appointments carried out online or via video in August
It comes as face-to-face appointments fell to their lowest level in 12 months.
Chase crypto ban unlikely to be copied by UK rival banks, lawyer says
The outright ban by JP Morgan’s consumer bank Chase was a ‘brave call’ unlikely to be echoed by high street banks.
I was a mess – David Beckham lays bare pain he suffered after World Cup red card
Beckham was sent off for a kick at Argentina’s Diego Simeone before England went on to lose a penalty shootout.
Water firms ask for bills to rise by £156 per year by 2030 to fund upgrade plan
The water industry said the £96 billion investment will reduce sewage spills and leaks, while helping to secure future supply.
Businesses cut costs as they open offices away from city centres – research
The boss of IWG said the days of expecting workers to make an ‘unproductive and expensive commute’ are ‘long gone’.