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It takes 216 days to move house in Britain: This is where sellers face the longest wait
Moving home in Britain now takes an average of 216 days, or more than seven months, according to Rightmove, the longest period since its records began. The figures underline how delays in the conveyancing and chain process are making moving more difficult and uncertain for buyers and sellers. Sellers take an average of 62 days…
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BP to sell North Sea business; AI companies lead record surge on Korea’s stock market – business live
BP has put its North Sea oil business up for sale as it reviews its portfolio and seeks to redirect investment towards projects with higher returns. The move comes amid a political dispute over whether the UK should permit further North Sea extraction, making the sale significant for energy security, jobs and the future of…
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Charming homes for sale with family gardens in England – in pictures
Five English homes for sale are highlighted for their family-friendly gardens, ranging from rural cottages to larger period and modern properties. – Fanner’s Green, Essex: Grade II-listed three-bedroom cottage with fruit trees and field views, £720,000. – Buxton, Derbyshire: 1898 landmark house with large lawn, library and cellar, £1.1m. – Staplefield, Sussex: Two-bedroom Victorian cottage…
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Why the flames of Britain’s wildfires have been fanned by the Green agenda as much as the weather: MATT RIDLEY
Commentator Matt Ridley argues that Britain’s recent wildfires have been worsened not only by hot, dry weather but also by environmental policies that, in his view, have reduced preventative land management. He says climate change can increase fire risk, but contends it is being used to excuse failures to maintain water supplies and limit combustible…
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Glasgow gets starring role in new Spider-Man: Brand New Day film
Glasgow has featured prominently as a stand-in for New York City in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the latest Spider-Man film starring Tom Holland. The production highlights the city’s growing appeal to major Hollywood projects, with its architecture and street layout allowing filmmakers to recreate American urban settings. Much of the film was shot in Glasgow…
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TV tonight: a great comedy drama about a flawed Muslim American
The Guardian’s television guide highlights the UK terrestrial return of Ramy, with Channel 4 showing two episodes from its third series. The comedy drama follows a flawed Muslim American and is praised for having aged well, particularly an episode centred on a disastrous Tinder date; the guide also recommends a range of dramas, comedy and…
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Think our basic rights are safe? In the age of oligarchs and corporate lobbying, think again | George Monbiot
George Monbiot argues that democratic rights and freedom of dissent are under growing pressure from governments, corporate lobbying and wealthy political interests. He says this trend is visible in the United States and, increasingly, the UK, where he believes measures against protest, legal defence and jury independence risk weakening long-established civil liberties. The article highlights…
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Popular former Sheffield Wednesday defender signs for National League club – thestar.co.uk
A former Sheffield Wednesday defender has joined a National League club, marking the next step in his career after leaving Hillsborough. The move is notable for Wednesday supporters because the player was popular during his time with the club. The available material does not identify the player or his new club, nor does it provide…
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Yung Filly acquitted of three rape charges in Western Australia
Yung Filly, the UK rapper and YouTuber, has been acquitted of three rape charges after a trial in Western Australia concerning an alleged assault following a 2024 nightclub performance near Perth. The jury’s decision is significant because it leaves him cleared of some of the most serious allegations, while finding him guilty of two assault…
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‘I was so self-assured in my early 20s. Then my frontal lobe hit’: Rachel Chinouriri, every pop star’s favourite UK pop star
Rachel Chinouriri reflects on overcoming severe performance anxiety as her career gathers momentum, following a period in which she felt intense pressure to prove herself in the music industry. The Croydon singer-songwriter says early experiences of panic and embarrassment taught her that the worst outcomes she feared rarely happened, helping her become more secure in…