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Why I Don't Regret Paying My Landlord £33,000
A Bristol renter explains why paying over £33,000 in rent over five years was 'worth every penny' for the lifestyle and location, challenging the notion that renting is 'throwing money away'.
UK Wind Power Auction Raises Consumer Price Concerns
The UK government says a record offshore wind auction puts the country on track for 2030 clean power goals. But with costs rising, will consumers foot the bill? Listen to the Sky News Daily podcast for analysis.
Record UK offshore wind auction awards 8.4GW capacity
The UK's latest offshore wind auction, Europe's biggest ever, awarded 8.4GW of capacity at £91/MWh. While a step towards clean power, it highlights rising costs and tough energy trade-offs ahead. Read the full analysis.
Tories slam Miliband's £1.8bn offshore wind expansion
Ed Miliband accelerates UK's 2030 clean power goal with a record 8.4GW wind auction, adding up to £1.8bn annually to bills. Critics label it an 'expensive vanity project'. Read the full analysis.
Record UK Wind Auction to Power 12 Million Homes
Great Britain's latest renewable energy auction secures record offshore wind capacity, promising £22bn investment, 7,000 jobs, and a path to cheaper, cleaner power by 2030. Discover how it works.
UK's Record Wind Auction Secures Power for 12m Homes
The UK's latest offshore wind auction has secured a record 8.4GW of clean energy, powering over 12m homes. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband hails it as a victory for lower bills and energy sovereignty.
UK awards record offshore wind contracts, prices up 11%
The UK government has awarded contracts for a record 8.4GW of new offshore wind power, a key step towards its 2030 clean energy target. While prices rose, ministers hail a move away from volatile gas. Read the full analysis.
Trump and Dimon in Fed Independence Dispute
Donald Trump criticises JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon for defending the Federal Reserve's independence, as the UK celebrates a record offshore wind auction powering 12 million homes.
Record UK Offshore Wind Auction Powers 12m Homes
A landmark UK government auction secures contracts for offshore windfarms to power over 12 million homes, marking a major step towards clean energy by 2030 and boosting energy sovereignty.
London teacher's biggest homebuying regret at 24
A South London teacher who bought her first home at 24 reveals her biggest regret and offers essential advice for other first-time buyers navigating the property market.
Fitzwalter Capital Slams ATG Board Over Shareholder Losses
Auction Technology Group's largest investor launches scathing attack after 11 rejected bids. Share price has plummeted over 82% in four years. Read the full details of the feud.
Two-in-One Rubens Study Discovered in Auction Buy
A Belgian art dealer's hunch pays off as a painting bought for under €100,000 is identified as a genuine Rubens study, revealing a hidden portrait beneath the surface.
Record £2.4m paid for giant bluefin tuna in Tokyo
Sushi chain boss Kiyoshi Kimura bids a staggering £2.4m for a 243kg bluefin tuna at Tokyo's Toyosu market. Discover the details behind this annual auction spectacle.
Japanese 'Tuna King' pays record £2.4m for bluefin
A 243kg bluefin tuna sold for a record £2.4m at Tokyo's Toyosu market. Sushi chain owner Kiyoshi Kimura broke his own 2019 record. Discover the story behind the colossal sale.
Japanese 'Tuna King' pays record £2.4m for tuna
A 243kg bluefin tuna sells for a record £2.4m at Tokyo's New Year auction. The 'Tuna King' Kiyoshi Kimura broke his own 2019 record. Read the full story.
Record £2.4m tuna auctioned in Tokyo for New Year sushi
Sushi magnate Kiyoshi Kimura breaks auction record with £2.4m tuna purchase. The prized bluefin will be served at his restaurant chain. Discover the story behind this extravagant New Year tradition.
Auction Tech fends off 11 takeover bids
London-listed Auction Technology Group rejects 11 hostile takeover offers from FitzWalter Capital, saying they undervalue the firm. Shares surge 20% as deadline looms.
Business sale funds £1m Brighton home purchase
Biro Florin, 37, purchased a £1,000,000 three-bed townhouse in Brighton with cash after selling his tech business. He shares his property journey and mortgage-free life.
Trump auctions $2.75m Jesus painting at New Year bash
Donald Trump ushered in 2026 by auctioning a live-painted portrait of Jesus Christ for $2.75 million at his Mar-a-Lago club, with proceeds split between charity and law enforcement. Discover the details of the glitzy event.
Mon Plaisir auctions historic decor ahead of Covent Garden revamp
London's oldest French restaurant, Mon Plaisir, is auctioning its classic interior pieces. The Covent Garden icon, founded in 1943, is making changes under new family ownership. Bid on a slice of London history from 28 December.
TV bidding war erupts over 'Tupperware erotica' novel
A fierce auction for TV rights to 'Wet Ink', an unpublished novel about a 1960s housewife smuggling erotica in Tupperware, signals a major trend for female-authored stories. Discover the details.
Crowds battle for meat at Smithfield's festive auction
Meat lovers flocked to London's historic Smithfield Market for its chaotic annual pre-Christmas auction. The event returned with gusto after plans to save and relocate the 800-year-old market were confirmed. Read the full story.
Guide to Smithfield's Christmas Eve Meat Auction
Everything you need to know about London's famous Christmas Eve meat auction at Smithfield Market. Find times, tips, and how to bag a festive bargain.
Whatnot App: The Murky Side of Live Auctions and Toy Scalpers
The live auction app Whatnot, valued at $11.5bn, is booming. But its gamified sales and popularity with scalpers are creating artificial scarcity for toys and fuelling dangerous spending habits.
Élysée Palace Staff Accused of Stealing €40k Tableware
A silver steward at France's presidential palace has been arrested for allegedly stealing historic porcelain and silverware, valued up to €40,000, and listing items on sites like Vinted. Read the full investigation details.
US shoppers boycott Trump-aligned businesses over holidays
Amid Trump's second term, US shoppers are boycotting Target, Home Depot, and Amazon in a 'We Ain't Buying It' campaign. Discover how ethical spending is reshaping the holiday season.
First-time buyers find £320k Leeds cottage with pink door
Sophie and Ben bought their £320,000 Leeds cottage in 2023. Discover their journey, from a £32k deposit to creating a cosy, eclectic home just 15 minutes from the city centre.
Smithfield Christmas Meat Auction Returns for 2025
London's historic Smithfield Christmas Meat Auction is back on Christmas Eve. Grab premium meats at bargain prices and witness one of the City's oldest festive traditions. Find all the details here.
Green's £2.06m IPL deal breaks overseas player record
Australian all-rounder Cameron Green becomes the IPL's most expensive overseas player ever, signed by Kolkata Knight Riders for £2.06m. Discover the full auction details and his stellar stats.
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