[ This traditional seaside town dates to 1792 and, by the early 1800s, it was a fashionable resort. There are reminders of its 19th century heyday, including its iron pier (which has been closed since 2022, following extreme weather), the second-longest in Britain, the Grade II listed Wayfarers Arcade and the Victoria Baths building on … Read more
[ The US has issued travel warnings for two Caribbean countries, potentially sparking concern among British tourists. Jamaica has been given a Level 3 travel advisory by the US State Department. This suggests American citizens should reconsider travel to the island due to an increase in crime and on account of unreliable medical services. The … Read more
[ Homeowners in England and Wales who sold up last year made an average of around £100,000 more than the amount they originally paid for their property, according to analysis by an estate agents. Hamptons, which carried out the research, looked at people who had bought their homes in the past 20 years and then … Read more
[ Now we are in the third week of January, over a quarter of our New Year’s resolutions will have been abandoned, according to research by financial website Forbes Advisor. Meanwhile, those yet to set any good intentions may assume they’ve missed the boat. But it’s not too late to kick start 2024, no matter … Read more
[ The country’s biggest mortgage lender, Halifax, slashed mortgage rates today with others set to follow in a “fight” to secure business at the start of the year. The bank has taken the decision to cut rates by up to 0.83 percentage points and now offers a two-year fix at 4.81 per cent for those … Read more
[ A yellow weather warning is in place for much of the UK on Thursday, with Storm Pia expected to cause significant disruption. The warning for wind is in place until 9pm on Thursday, with forecasted gusts of 70mph to 80mph in northern Scotland – 65mph to 70mph on high ground – and 45mph to … Read more
[ The Bank of England has confirmed that interest rates will remain at 5.25 per cent for the third time in a row. Governor Andrew Bailey indicated that cuts are unlikely in the coming months, stressing that there is “still some way to go” before inflation falls. The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted in … Read more
