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Half of affordable new homes in rural England could be at risk if planning rules relaxed, analysis shows
Exclusive: National Housing Federation says ending quotas for developers could cost 32,000 homes over 10 yearsHalf of all affordable housing supply in rural England could be under threat under plans being considered by ministers to relax regulations for private housing developers, according to analysis.The government has proposed ending affordable housing quotas – known as section…
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John Lewis dishwasher leak forced buyers into hotels for eight months
My elderly parents’ home was left uninhabitable, and they are owed £3,300 for repairs they had to fund themselvesMy elderly parents spent much of last year dealing with what should have been a straightforward insurance claim after a dishwasher installation by John Lewis caused a leak. Instead, it became a year-long ordeal, marked by repeated…
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The world ranking that should have Anthony Albanese worried – as Australia tops inflation list
Australia’s trimmed mean inflation increased to 3.6 per cent in May, and some economists believe the Reserve Bank is to blame.
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‘Iconic match at iconic stadium’ – England win down to ‘pure will’
England are praised for showing “heart and belief” as they beat Mexico in an “iconic match at an iconic stadium” to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
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How BT’s ‘no nonsense’ first female chief helped turn company around
The firm’s share price has risen 80% under Allison Kirkby’s leadership – but pressure remains for her to deliver further growthBusiness live – latest updatesIf timing is everything, then Allison Kirkby may have judged it perfectly.Since becoming BT’s first female chief executive more than two years ago the company’s share price has climbed 80%, an…
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Grooming survivor ‘let down’ by early release plan
Sarah Wilson has been told two of her attackers could be eligible for early release.
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Neymar RETIRES from international football after breaking down in tears following Brazil’s shock World Cup defeat against Erling Haaland’s Norway
Carlo Ancelotti recalled Neymar to the Brazil squad for the World Cup after a three-year hiatus.
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‘I was there!’ Writers remember legendary gigs by Beyoncé, Brian Wilson, Britney, Oasis, Daft Punk and more
What’s it like to catch a gig so great it goes down in history? Our writers relive incredible performances by everyone from Amy Winehouse at the North Sea jazz festival to Kanye West at GlastonburyTalking Heads, the Rock Garden, London, 13 May 1977 Continue reading…
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PETER VAN ONSELEN: Humiliating his wife with talk about ‘bonking’ after the footy is one thing. Albo’s flex about his ‘leadership’ was just as shameful
Australian politics has become so degraded you can’t even take a few days off without returning to find the national conversation lying face down in the gutter.
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‘The Vampire Lestat’ Costume Designer Breaks Down Lestat’s Rockstar Wardrobe and the Season’s Hidden Easter Eggs
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from “New York,” the fifth episode of “The Vampire Lestat,” now streaming on AMC+. When costume designer Lex Wood started planning the wardrobe for “The Vampire Lestat” — or Season 3 of “Interview with the Vampire” — she had one word in mind: color. And lots of it, to reflect the…