House prices edge higher as signs mortgage rates will fall
However, the building society’s data is based on its own mortgage lending, so the figures do not include those who purchase homes with cash or buy-to-let deals. According to the latest official data, cash buyers account for more than a third of housing sales. Source: BBC News
The race against time to repair Edinburgh Airport’s runway
Every year millions of people travel through Edinburgh Airport, all relying on the same strip of concrete and asphalt. But as the runway nears the end of its life, avoiding delays and disruption caused by cracks becomes a daily challenge. Over several weekends, construction teams have spent nights repairing the surface, racing against the clock […]
Alistair Darling: Gordon Brown says briefings against ex-chancellor unfair
The former prime minister hails the “integrity” of Lord Darling following his death aged 70. Source: BBC News
Blinken steps up call for Israel to spare civilians in strongest remarks yet
Hamas attacks on Israel on 7 October killed 1,200 people with around 240 others taken hostage. Since then, Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry says Israel has killed more than 14,800 Palestinians in its retaliatory campaign, including about 6,000 children. Source: BBC News
Endgame: Royal race row naming not publicity stunt, says author Omid Scobie
Omid Scobie denies in a BBC interview claims a version of his book deliberately identified two royals. Source: BBC News
Aston Villa 2-1 Legia Warsaw: Alex Moreno scores winner on return as Villa take control of group
Alex Moreno’s second-half winner was his first in a Villa shirt Alex Moreno returned from a six-month injury lay-off to score the winner as Aston Villa beat Legia Warsaw to move above them at the top of Europa Conference League Group E. The Spanish defender was named in Unai Emery’s starting XI for the first […]
Police injured as objects thrown at officers outside Villa Park
West Midlands Police says away fans are not being allowed into the stadium following clashes. Source: BBC News
Met Police officer cleared after Tasering girl, 10
A girl who threatened her mother with garden shears was Tasered twice by PC Jonathan Broadhead. Source: BBC News
Government intervenes in Abu Dhabi’s bid to buy Telegraph
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, best known in the UK for his ownership of Manchester City football club, has thrown his considerable financial heft behind RedBird IMI, the investment consortium looking to take control of the Telegraph and the Spectator. Source: BBC News
Former Chancellor Alistair Darling dies aged 70
Tributes from all sides to former Labour chancellor who steered the UK through 2008’s economic crisis. Source: BBC News