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A third of renters are facing a 35-year slog to get on the property ladder

A third of renters are saving £100 a month or less and face a 35-year slog to get on the property ladder – with the goalposts moving if house prices climb.

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One in six adults feel the summer never quite lives up to expectations

One in six adults feel summer never quite lives up to expectations - despite it still being the nation’s favourite season.

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Bill payers face a £221 bill hike if they fail to switch to a fixed energy tariff

Bill payers could face a £221 bill hike if they fail to switch to a fixed energy tariff in the next seven days.

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Record-breaking June heatwave would be 'virtually impossible' in 1976, scientists say

The recent heatwave that has shattered records has intensified warnings about the pace and impact of climate change across Europe.

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Warning issued to shoppers over commonly used household ingredient

Shoppers have been issued with a warning over the possible increase in the price of tomatoes due to the rising costs of gas and oil.

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VOTE - would south Londoners vote Labour if Andy Burnham is its leader?

Sir Keir Starmer has stepped down as Labour leader and prime minister - but do south Londoners think they would vote Labour if Andy Burnham took over?

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Is Halifax down? Users report issues with banking app and login error

Halifax users have reported issues with the bank this morning (June 23), including issues with login and the app not loading.

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Social media app X down as thousands of users report issues with app and website

X users have reported issues with the app, feed and timeline, and the website itself this afternoon (June 22).

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Andy Burnham's full statement following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation

Andy Burnham has shared a statement following the news that Sir Keir Starmer has resigned from his position as Prime Minister today (June 22).

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Nigel Farage calls for 'general election at the soonest date' in explosive statement

Nigel Farage has called for a general election after Sir Keir Starmer resigned as Prime Minister this morning.

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How the next UK Prime Minister will be decided - and why you won't have a say

Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as Prime Minister - but how will his replacement be decided?

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Sir Keir Starmer’s statement in full as he resigns as Prime Minister 

This is everything Sir Keir Starmer said as he resigned from his role as Prime Minister

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What happens now as Sir Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister? What to know

Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as the Prime Minister. Here’s what will happen next.

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Sir Keir Starmer confirms that he will step down as Prime Minister in statement

Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed that he will step down as Prime Minister.

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What are wet bulb temperatures? UK prepares for hottest June on record this week

Wet bulb temperature, a key measure in weather forecasting, offers valuable insights into atmospheric moisture and human comfort levels.

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Train driver who died in Bedford train collision named by family

The family of the train driver who died in the Bedford train collision has been named by his family.

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Sir Keir Starmer considering resignation amid reports he could quit next week

Reports have suggested that Sir Keir Starmer is considering resigning as Prime Minister.

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Train lines across the UK to remain closed after driver killed in fatal collision

Major rail disruption is set to continue following a fatal train collision in Bedford.

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BBC star says daughter left ‘badly injured’ in e-bike hit-and-run incident

BBC radio presenter Nicky Campbell’s daughter has been injured following a hit-and-run involving a cyclist on an e-bike.

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Asda issues major update to customers amid huge losses for company

Budget supermarket chain Asda has reported pre-tax losses of nearly £1 billion.