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• Trapped, as Lambeth changes its planning rules overnight

  28-08-2019 10:00
  Our L-shaped dormer was allowed under permitted developments. Then, when work began, it wasn’tWe started work on a loft conversion in May last year. The standard L-shaped dormer came under permitted development rights which do not require planning permission. But when the work began we applied for an optional certificate of lawfulness from Lambeth council. It didn’t review our application until September when it was rejected. It turned out that the planning department had unilaterall
  
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• Tell us: are you expecting to give or receive an inheritance?

  13-02-2026 12:25 via theguardian.com
  We want to hear from people about how inheritance plays a role in their lives, whether they are giving, receiving or expecting nothing at allLast November, ahead of G20 meetings in Johannesburg, South Africa, economists warned in a report that more than $70tn (£53tn) of inherited wealth will pass down the generations across the world over the next decade, significantly widening inequality.Meanwhile, changes to UK inheritance tax rules, including reforms to business and agricultural tax bre
  
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• ‘The most expensive mistake I see’: how to make your vacuum cleaner last longer, according to experts

  13-02-2026 11:00 via theguardian.com
  Cordless or corded, bagged or bagless – whatever vacuum you use, help is at hand to tackle blockages, trapped hair and loss of suction• The best cordless vacuum cleaners, testedNo household gadget works harder to keep our homes spick and span than the vacuum cleaner. Most models can deal with all manner of everyday household dirt, but as with any tool or appliance, you can give yours a longer and more fruitful life by performing a few regular maintenance jobs.Iwan Carrington, author o
  
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• Homes for sale in England for £300,000 or less – in pictures

  13-02-2026 08:00 via theguardian.com
  From a picturesque cottage in a country village to a listed building in the heart of bustling Manchester Continue reading...
  
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• First-time buyers enjoy biggest choice of low-deposit mortgages in UK since 2008

  13-02-2026 08:00 via theguardian.com
  More than 500 deals now offer 95% loans as banks and building societies loosen their borrowing rulesWould-be first-time buyers have the biggest choice of low-deposit mortgages for at least 18 years, new data shows, suggesting that 2026 is looking positive for those trying to get a foot on the property ladder.In recent months many banks and building societies have been loosening their affordability rules or launching deals that let people borrow 95% of the property’s value, and in some case
  
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• Attempt to modernise NS&I has been a ‘full-spectrum disaster’, MPs find

  13-02-2026 01:01 via theguardian.com
  Spending watchdog says state-owned bank exposed taxpayers to ‘unacceptable risk’ as cost spiral to £3bnAn attempt to modernise the state-owned savings bank NS&I has been a “full-spectrum disaster”, parliament’s spending watchdog has concluded in a damning report.NS&I (National Savings & Investments), which runs a popular monthly cash-prize draw for premium bond holders, has been criticised by a committee of MPs for exposing the taxpayer to “u
  
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• Families falling apart because of UK’s ‘broken’ paternity leave, study suggests

  12-02-2026 11:44 via theguardian.com
  About 39% of separated parents say not sharing caring responsibilities contributed to breakdown of relationshipUK politics live – latest updatesMore than one in three separated parents believe the UK’s “pitiful” paternity leave played a part in their breakup, research has suggested.The campaign groups, The Dad Shift and Movember, said hundreds of thousands of families were falling apart as a result of a parental leave system described by MPs as “one of the worst in
  
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• Housing market in England and Wales ‘showing tentative signs of recovery’

  12-02-2026 01:01 via theguardian.com
  Rics surveyors report inquiries from new buyers, agreed sales and house prices were less negative in JanuaryThere are “tentative signs” that the housing market in England and Wales is recovering from a months-long slowdown after uncertainty around the autumn budget and economic pressures, estate agents and surveyors have reported.The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) said its members were feeling more optimistic about the year ahead than at any time since December 2024,
  
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• NUS urges ‘loan shark’ Reeves to reverse changes to student debt repayment

  11-02-2026 20:20 via theguardian.com
  Policy announced in autumn budget freezes threshold at which students start repaying university loansProtesters dressed as sharks and in Rachel Reeves face masks gathered outside the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday to express their anger over changes to their student loans and their ballooning debt.The demonstration by members of the National Union of Students (NUS) characterised the chancellor as a loan shark after changes to university loan repayments. Continue reading...
  
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• ‘I am never off the clock’: inside the booming world of gen Z side hustles

  11-02-2026 14:00 via theguardian.com
  More young Americans are taking on side gigs to explore their passions and make extra cash while navigating an unstable job marketAashna Doshi, a software engineer at Google, is constantly monitoring her headspace. “This way I don’t burn myself out,” she said. “And I stay a lot more consistent with my podcast and content creation work.”On top of her day job in the tech giant’s security and artificial intelligence department, Doshi also publishes social media c
  
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• UK car breakdown cover: seven top tips to drive the best deal

  11-02-2026 08:00 via theguardian.com
  Whether you want the basic safety net or complete rescue package, the bill depends as much on what’s needed as what is includedIt is not a legal requirement to have breakdown cover – it is a safety net to ensure you are not left on the roadside if something happens to your vehicle. But you should be aware of all of the policy’s limitations when you buy one. Continue reading...
  
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• The big AI job swap: why white-collar workers are ditching their careers

  11-02-2026 06:00 via theguardian.com
  As AI job losses rise in the professional sector, many are switching to more traditional trades. But how do they feel about accepting lower pay – and, in some cases, giving up their vocation?
  California-based Jacqueline Bowman had been dead set on becoming a writer since she was a child. At 14 she got her first internship at her local newspaper, and later she studied journalism at university. Though she hadn’t been able to make a full-time living from her favourite pastime – fi
  
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• State pension triple lock increase confirmed today with up to £575 boost

  10-02-2026 18:04 via express.co.uk
  The state pension triple lock will see pensioners handed up to £575 this April.
  
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• Thousands of Brits missing out on an average £2,242 in cash - 'it's easy to claim'

  10-02-2026 17:56 via express.co.uk
  More than 700,000 Brits have not claimed their cash.
  
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• DWP confirms New and Basic State Pension weekly rates in April 2026

  10-02-2026 17:19 via express.co.uk
  The pensions will rise in line with the triple lock guarantee.
  
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• DWP confirms new cash cost of living payments for households from April

  10-02-2026 16:37 via express.co.uk
  The government has announced support for low-income households from April.
  
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• Households £87 better off with one boiler change this winter

  10-02-2026 16:34 via express.co.uk
  A simple change can give households big savings this winter.
  
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• Pensioners could increase DWP payments by £146 a month - what you need to know

  10-02-2026 15:09 via express.co.uk
  The money could make a big difference to many people who struggle with some health issues
  
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• HSBC issues two-week warning over £750 cashback as deadline is set

  10-02-2026 15:04 via express.co.uk
  Eligible customers have two weeks left to take advantage
  
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• Tesco set to change 'unfair' Clubcard rule to save customers cash

  10-02-2026 14:24 via express.co.uk
  Consumer organisation Which? has been pushing for a change to Tesco's "unfair" policy for years.
  
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• UK councils ban 20 'too big' vehicles from car parks in 2026 full list including Kia, BMW

  10-02-2026 13:43 via express.co.uk
  At least five UK councils have imposed restrictions on vehicles over five metres in length, effectively banning them from standard car parks - and 20 common models are now affected
  
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• Your neighbour could be ‘wiping thousands of pounds’ off your property value

  10-02-2026 13:42 via express.co.uk
  Sellers who invested in their own property's presentation could see their efforts undermined by what's happening next door.
  
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• Moneda Del Mundo Raises the Bar in 2026 With AI-Powered Trading and Stronger Security

  10-02-2026 13:13 via globenewswire.com
  
  London, UK, Feb.10, 2026(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Moneda Del Mundo enters 2026 with a clear goal: to establish higher standards for how modern trading platforms support their clients. By expanding the use of AI across its services, the broker is focusing on smarter decision-making, better risk control, and stronger trust. Moneda Del Mundo says its platform is designed to answer that need by combining advanced technology with clear processes and transparent policies.Smarter trading through AI and
  
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• EasyJet refuses to honour a promised £472 refund

  10-02-2026 08:00 via theguardian.com
  We had to buy a new ticket after an air traffic control outage but the airline is giving endless excuses for not repaying usThe day before my easyJet flight to Budapest last July, a UK air traffic control outage caused significant disruption at Gatwick.On my arrival at the airport check-in, easyJet staff refused to issue me with a boarding pass because a smaller aircraft, with fewer seats, had had to be substituted. This left 35 passengers unable to board. Continue reading...
  
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• Southern Water admits 18-year meter mix-up – but insists we owe it more

  09-02-2026 08:00 via theguardian.com
  It kept on billing us for a neighbouring house’s supply although I live alone at my grandmother’s homeI’m currently renting my grandmother’s house while she is in a care home with dementia.Soon after I moved in, I was hit with a £614 quarterly water bill from Southern Water. I was already paying £62 a month in direct debits but was apparently falling short. Continue reading...
  
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• ‘Don’t lose your 12,739 points!’ The text scams cashing in on bogus rewards

  08-02-2026 08:00 via theguardian.com
  Scam message claims points will expire in days so click through to claim your prize – just pay the postageYou get a text message with some good news: your mobile provider has been operating a rewards programme and you have earned almost 13,000 points.You haven’t heard of the scheme before but since so many of the operators have rewards plans, you assume you must just have missed it. When you click on the link, you arrive at a site branded with your operator’s logo and find you
  
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• State pensioners born between these years can slash TV licence bill to £0

  07-02-2026 20:49 via express.co.uk
  Free licences are available for over-75s on Pension Credit, with reduced fees for care home residents and blind people.
  
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• Martin Lewis issues ISA warning to savers looking to boost returns - 1 ‘vital’ step

  07-02-2026 20:45 via express.co.uk
  Many Brits who want to get more out of their money will consider moving to a different ISA account in 2026. But they must complete one step, warns Martin Lewis.
  
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• State pensioners given warning over DWP benefits limit

  07-02-2026 17:13 via express.co.uk
  EXCLUSIVE: State pensioners can be affected by the DWP benefits cap in this situation say financial experts.
  
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• UK trade policy: time to stop the secret deals and get systematic

  07-02-2026 17:00
  Liam Byrne is echoing Robin Cook’s ethical trade policy, warning the UK needs deals more open to scrutiny to prevent future issuesTrade can be a dirty business. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was tolerated as a “special representative for trade and investment” in the noughties despite allegations that he kept convicted gun smugglers for friends, while Peter Mandelson’s ability to schmooze the rich and famous repeatedly overruled concerns about his probity.To close a deal, the
  
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