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I’m a mortgage expert – this is what buyers should do to avoid overlooked headaches
A mortgage expert has advised budding buyers on what to do to avoid one of the most overlooked homebuying headaches.
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Half of UK population would turn to AI for financial advice
Half of Brits would turn to AI for financial advice including ways to save, ideas for reducing bills and guidance on setting goals.
Jenson Button takes on shop assistants in a high-octane ‘Scan Grand Prix'
F1 World Champion Jenson Button took on shop assistants in a high-octane ‘Scan Grand Prix’ – and was outmanoeuvred.
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Use your heads! More than half of adults have turned to a coin flip
Use your heads! More than half of adults have turned to a coin flip to settle everyday disputes - from chores to takeaways.
Households warned over £1,000 fine if video doorbells break major UK privacy law
Households are being warned over a £1,000 fine if video doorbells such as Ring, Eufy and Blink break major UK privacy law known as GDPR
UK's top 10 stolen car models in 2025 revealed by DVLA - is yours on the list?
Data from the DVLA has revealed what the top 10 stolen car models were in the UK during 2025, which included vehicles from Ford and Toyota
Ocado to axe 1,000 jobs as part of £150 million restructure affecting UK workforce
Ocado has announced plans to axe around 1,000 jobs as it looks to slash costs by about £150 million as part of a wider restructure.
All the closures and changes on the London Underground you need to know this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (February 27 to March 1) and don't be caught out.
The school where pupils see how law courts and Parliament work
Hall School Wimbledon pupils visit Kingston Crown Court and Parliament for hands-on citizenship education, meeting Paul Kohler MP and learning about UK law.
NHS on oesophageal cancer: cases rising and late diagnosis a concern
February marks Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month; London NHS Cancer Alliances and Heartburn Cancer UK, launch awareness campaign
Royal Mail warns of delivery delays across UK - full list of 44 postcodes affected
Royal Mail has warned of delivery delays in 44 postcodes across the UK - see the full list of areas affected.
Police end searches at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s former home Royal Lodge
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested last Thursday (February 19) on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
One dead and six stabbed in just three days across south London
One victim is dead and six have been stabbed in only four days in south London.
The top 25 signs you’re getting older include sitting down to put your socks on
The top 25 signs you’re getting older include sitting down to put your socks on, seeing your old clothes come back into fashion - and saying ‘who?’ when watching the BRIT Awards.
Fiona Phillips’ husband says Alzheimer's means she's 'slipping away' each day
Retired journalist Fiona Phillips' husband, Martin Frizell, said she no longer likes to discuss her Alzheimer's diagnosis
Comedian Russell Brand pleads not guilty to two further sex offences including rape
Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to two further sexual offences, including rape, after appearing at Southwark Crown Court this morning (February 24).
Lord Peter Mandelson released on bail by Met Police after misconduct arrest
Lord Mandelson has been accused of passing sensitive information to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein during his time as business secretary.
Peter Mandelson arrested by Met Police on suspicion of misconduct in public office
Former Labour Party politician Peter Mandelson has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Kingston man charged after fatal stabbing in Wimbledon
A man has been charged after a fatal stabbing in The Broadway, Wimbledon.
Mitcham man, 40, stabbed to death in Wimbledon named for first time
A man stabbed to death in The Broadway, Wimbledon, has been named for the first time.