Longest-serving Lord reflects on 64-year tenure ending
Lord Trefgarne, the longest-serving peer, faces eviction after 64 years as Labour's reform bill abolishes hereditary peers. Read his reflections on an era's end.
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House prices slump around London as northern markets rise
House prices in London and the South East have fallen sharply, with Crawley and Brighton among the worst hit. Discover the data and the regional market divide. Read the full analysis now.
Plymouth house prices rise 12.6%, fastest in UK
Plymouth recorded the UK's steepest house price rise in 2025 at 12.6%, as London's market stalled. Discover the hotspots and the factors driving this localised property boom.
Mother and two children die in Boxing Day house fire
A mother and her two young children have died in a devastating Boxing Day house fire in Gloucestershire. The father, a police officer, escaped. Read the latest on this heartbreaking tragedy.
Dan Cruickshank's 'The English House' History Review
Architecture historian Dan Cruickshank's new book explores eight English houses from 1700s-1900s, revealing the human stories within their walls. Discover the history beyond bricks and mortar.
Child dies in Kent house fire, investigation ongoing
A child has died and another is in hospital after a severe house fire in Hamstreet, Kent. Six fire engines attended the intense blaze. Read the latest updates.
2025's US House Censure Wave: A Record Year
A look back at the US House of Representatives' unprecedented year of censure attempts in 2025, featuring clashes over Trump, Musk, and racial slurs. Discover the political fallout.
London's Two-Speed Property Market: Prime Areas Slump
London house prices are falling in half its boroughs, with prime areas like Kensington hit hardest. Discover the data and political drivers behind the capital's property divide.
Win a £5m North London House for Just £15
A stunning £5 million four-bedroom house in North West London could be yours for just £15. Enter the Omaze prize draw supporting Alzheimer's Society before January 25.
Ageing UK population to hit young hardest, Lords warn
A House of Lords committee warns that young people will bear the brunt of the UK's ageing population crisis, facing higher taxes and reduced services unless government acts now.
London's oldest children's hospice shuts before Christmas
Richard House Children's Hospice in Beckton enters administration, leaving 600 vulnerable children without full support. Replacement hospice won't be fully operational until March.
Win a £5m London house in Omaze's latest prize draw
Enter Omaze's latest draw for a chance to win a spectacular £5 million four-bed house in Queens Park, London, plus £250,000 in cash. Entries from £15 support Alzheimer's Society.
Trump adds critical plaques to Obama and Biden White House portraits
Donald Trump has installed new, highly critical plaques beneath the official portraits of his predecessors, Joe Biden and Barack Obama, as part of sweeping changes to the presidential residence. Discover the controversial details.
Keir Starmer's Christmas joke targets Reform at PMQs
Keir Starmer delivered a rare, well-received joke at PMQs, targeting Reform UK over past scandals. The PM's festive gag drew laughter but left Nigel Farage stony-faced.
Lords Protect Business from Labour's £5bn Employment Bill
The unelected House of Lords is proving an unlikely ally for UK business, challenging Labour's Employment Rights Bill which could cost firms £5bn a year. Discover why peers are stepping in.
East Midlands Overtakes London in House Price Growth
New analysis reveals the East Midlands is set for 94% house price growth, surpassing London. Discover the top investment spots like Nottingham and Derby.
Rayner urges MPs to sit 'through the night' on rights bill
Angela Rayner calls for MPs to sit through the night to pass her flagship Employment Rights Bill, as Lords' delays threaten manifesto pledge on sick pay. MPs vote to scrap unfair dismissal cap.
Parliament intruder stopped by workman
A trespasser evaded armed police to enter the House of Lords before being caught. The security breach was not publicly announced. Read the full story.
Business groups urge Lords to pass workers' rights bill
Six major UK employer groups warn Tory peers that blocking Labour's workers' rights bill risks a hard-won compromise on unfair dismissal. The legislation faces a crucial vote this week.
Ex-Tory donor Richard Walker set for Labour peerage
Iceland supermarket executive chair Richard Walker, a former Conservative supporter, is to be appointed as a Labour peer by Keir Starmer. Discover the details of his political transformation.
White House Chief Usher's 37-Year Memoir Revealed
Exclusive insights from Gary Walters, the longest-serving White House chief usher, on serving seven presidents, state dinners, and the day of 9/11. Discover the untold stories.
House Prices Hit Record High as Annual Growth Slows
UK house prices reached a new record high in November, but annual growth slowed to its weakest rate since March 2024. Experts cite budget uncertainty and affordability hurdles.
UK House Prices Stagnate, Retail Spending Weak in November
Halifax reports UK house prices were flat in November, while BDO data shows weak in-store sales growth. Affordability for first-time buyers hits strongest level since 2015. Read the full analysis.
Ex-Downing Street aide says 'too much briefing' in government
Sir Keir Starmer's former communications director, Matthew Doyle, says excessive media briefing harms government decision-making. He also did not deny reports of a potential peerage.
Environment Agency 'failed' to tell Lords about illegal waste
Peers express alarm after Environment Agency bosses omitted three large-scale illegal waste sites from evidence. The sites include a 25,000-tonne dump in Wigan and a river-polluting site in Oxfordshire. Read the full investigation.
Peer faces $1m lawsuit after Lords lobbying suspension
Lord Evans of Watford, suspended from the Lords for lobbying breaches, now faces US legal action over a $1m payment from a Kazakh asset sale. He denies all claims.
Starmer to Appoint 25 New Labour Peers
Keir Starmer is set to appoint 25 new Labour peers, including key aides and union leaders, to rebalance the House of Lords and push through legislation. Exclusive details inside.
Assisted Dying Bill Delayed by Lords' 1,100+ Amendments
A widower who accompanied his wife to Dignitas accuses peers of filibustering the assisted dying bill, creating bureaucratic trauma for the terminally ill. Read his powerful plea for change.
Lords' 1,000 Amendments Stall Assisted Dying Bill
The Assisted Dying Bill, backed by MPs, faces a logjam in the House of Lords with over 1,000 tabled amendments. Critics call it a democratic outrage as dying people await a compassionate law.
Inside the 2025 White House Christmas decorations
First Lady Melania Trump reveals this year's White House Christmas theme, featuring a Lego portrait, a gingerbread house, and tributes to Gold Star families. Discover all the festive details.
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