Driver wins £1.3m home, takes cash instead
A Birmingham takeaway driver struggling with debt has won a £1.3 million dream home in a prize draw but opted for the £1 million cash alternative to secure his family's future.
A Birmingham takeaway driver struggling with debt has won a £1.3 million dream home in a prize draw but opted for the £1 million cash alternative to secure his family's future.
Discover The Hide, Chatsworth Estate's new affordable family hotel. Perfect base for exploring the historic house and Peak District National Park. Rooms from £80.
Italy's controversial €13.5bn Messina Bridge project faces legal challenges as locals prefer improving public services over the world's longest suspension bridge. Read why Sicilians remain sceptical.
Newly released documents show Jeffrey Epstein's staff monitored Donald Trump's air travel while the financier made disparaging private comments about his former friend.
The US House of Representatives has passed a funding bill, ending the longest government shutdown in American history. Discover the vote breakdown and the impact of the 42-day stalemate.
Damning new emails suggest Donald Trump knew about Jeffrey Epstein's conduct. Read the latest developments in this major political scandal and its impact on the White House.
The longest US government shutdown in history concludes after House narrowly passes funding bill, but excludes Democratic healthcare demands. Federal operations resume through January.
US House Speaker Mike Johnson announces a vote to compel the release of Jeffrey Epstein files. Discover the political manoeuvring behind this significant move and what happens next.
A House of Lords committee urges the government to promote hybrid working in back-to-work initiatives to help disabled people and carers access employment. Discover how flexibility could fix Britain's worklessness crisis.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt faced intense questioning over newly released Jeffrey Epstein emails. Discover the full story behind this political firestorm.
House Democrats release Jeffrey Epstein emails mentioning Donald Trump, claiming they raise serious questions. The White House denounces them as a 'fake narrative'.
House Speaker Mike Johnson ends 7-week blockade of Democrat Adelita Grijalva, clearing path for explosive Epstein files vote. Read the full story.
Newly released Jeffrey Epstein emails allege Donald Trump spent hours with trafficking victim and knew about underage girls. House Democrats investigating 23,000 documents.
Donald Trump is set to host a private White House dinner with top executives from JPMorgan and Nasdaq, focusing on US capital markets and supply chains. Discover the strategic implications.
The US House prepares to vote on legislation ending the longest government shutdown in history, as Democrats protest over healthcare subsidies. Follow live updates.
UK housebuilder Taylor Wimpey reports 11% sales decline as budget uncertainty deters buyers. Order book value stands at £2.1bn amid challenging market conditions.
Greater Manchester constituencies lead UK with 71% inflation-adjusted house price growth since 2005, as London's market cools. Discover the shifting property landscape.
John F Kennedy's grandson, Jack Schlossberg, announces Democratic campaign for US House seat in New York. Discover his platform and political ambitions.
Top House Democrats pledge to oppose funding bill after 53-day government shutdown, creating tight vote for Republican speaker. Read the latest US political developments.
Top House Democrats pledge to oppose government funding bill over expired healthcare tax credits, creating tight vote for Republican Speaker Mike Johnson.
A Utah judge has approved a new congressional map creating a Democratic-leaning district, reshaping the battle for the US House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections.
A woman has tragically died following a house fire on Broome Road in Hampton, South West London. The London Fire Brigade is investigating the cause of the blaze.
Discover where London's most exciting young chefs go for pizza, from Clapham's Breadstall to Stoke Newington's Bagel House and Franco Manca. Get insider tips on the capital's best slices.
Donald Trump welcomes Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, once a £7.6million bounty target with al-Qaeda ties, marking historic US-Syria relations shift. Discover the full story.
Donald Trump welcomes Syrian President Ahmed al Sharaa to the White House, praising the former rebel as a 'very strong leader'. Read the full story on this historic diplomatic shift.
A British homeowner's €1 Italian property purchase turned into an extraordinary historical discovery when they uncovered a mysterious padlocked chest containing century-old secrets.
After nearly four decades in Congress, Nancy Pelosi announces her retirement, reflecting on her historic career as the first female Speaker of the House and her pivotal role in shaping American politics.
London homeowners are getting the worst value for space in the UK, with new research showing how little property you actually get for your hard-earned cash compared to other major cities.
Political titan Nancy Pelosi confirms she will not seek re-election in 2026, closing a historic 38-year congressional career that reshaped American politics and broke multiple glass ceilings.
California's latest congressional redistricting proposal threatens to reshape the state's political landscape, putting Democratic strongholds at risk and setting the stage for an intense 2026 battle for House control.