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Bank of England increases interest rate to 5.25% as homeowners face higher mortgage costs

Bank of England increases interest rate to 5.25% as homeowners face higher mortgage costs

With two-year fixed mortgages across the UK raising the costs for more than 1 million homeowners, the latest interest hike will maintain financial pressure on those that can least afford it.

Climate change expected to bring more extreme weather events to the UK

Climate change expected to bring more extreme weather events to the UK

National Grid offering incentives for households to cut energy usage across the UK during peak hours

National Grid offering incentives for households to cut energy usage across the UK during peak hours

Scottish economy set for faster rebound in 2021 thanks to vaccine programme

Scottish economy set for faster rebound in 2021 thanks to vaccine programme

Sadiq Khan renews efforts to mobilise green investment for London to unlock economy

Sadiq Khan renews efforts to mobilise green investment for London to unlock economy

Overseas visitors to the UK will only have to self-isolate for 10 days

Overseas visitors to the UK will only have to self-isolate for 10 days

Top London Neighbourhoods with the biggest property price reductions revealed in new research

Top London Neighbourhoods with the biggest property price reductions revealed in new research

Scottish Government Unveils Ambitious Climate Action Package
Scottish Government Unveils Ambitious Climate Action Package
The Scottish Government has unveiled a comprehensive package of climate action measures, signalling an intensified effort to combat climate change across various sectors, particularly in…
Scotland Implements New Income Tax Changes for 2024-25
Scotland Implements New Income Tax Changes for 2024-25
The new financial year began in Scotland on April 6th, 2024, ushering in significant changes to the income tax system.
Scotland’s New Hate Crime Act: Influx of Reports and Implementation Challenges
Scotland’s New Hate Crime Act: Influx of Reports and Implementation Challenges
Scotland's Hate Crime, intended to strengthen protections for vulnerable groups, saw a staggering response: over 3,000 reports of hate crimes in the first 24 hours.