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London property sellers suffer losses as market stalls

New data reveals nearly 15% of London home sellers made a loss in 2025, double the national average. Discover why flats and prime areas are hardest hit and what the future holds for the capital's property market.

Labour policies blamed for London flat sales slump

New research reveals 90% of loss-making London property sales in 2025 were flats. Experts blame Stamp Duty changes and landlord reforms for a market glut. Discover the impact on first-time buyers.

540 UK pubs set to close in 2026, MPs warn

MPs sound the alarm as new modelling predicts 540 pub closures this year. Rising alcohol duty, business rates, and energy costs create a perfect storm for the struggling hospitality sector.

Majestic Wine profits halved, blames tax policies

Majestic Wine saw pre-tax profit slump to £7.7m, blaming Rachel Reeves' tax policies and a complex new alcohol duty regime. Read the full analysis of the retailer's challenging year.

Angela Rayner to publish memoir in 2026

Angela Rayner is writing a memoir detailing her journey from poverty to Deputy PM and her resignation over a stamp duty row. The book, set for 2026, fuels talk of a future Labour leadership challenge.

US Console Sales Hit 30-Year Low in November

US video game console sales plummet to a 30-year November low. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 tops charts but faces a steep decline, while Battlefield 6 leads 2025 sales. Full analysis inside.

Huge Australian Dust Storm Envelops Remote Gold Mine

Workers at a remote Northern Territory gold mine describe being caught in a massive, two-day dust storm. Experts warn climate change may increase frequency, posing health and environmental risks. Read the full report.

Podcast: Is AI Making Us Stupid?

A new podcast explores whether AI tools like ChatGPT are eroding human intelligence. Listen to the debate on the future of thinking and problem-solving.

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