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Is THIS the most overpriced semi-detached in Britain? House hunters stunned after couple put three-bed home on sale for £2M over average asking price… but neighbours say it is worth it

A couple have infuriated house hunters online after listing their home for almost £2million over the average sale price of their street. Residents reacted with ‘shock’ and ‘disbelief’ after the ordinary looking property in Hove, East Sussex was put on the…

Don’t expect a Sunday afternoon slumber! Millions of Brits’ phones to buzz as Government announces new test of UK’s emergency alert system

Anyone enjoying a Sunday afternoon slumber on 7 September is set to be woken by the latest national test of the UK’s emergency alert system. Millions of Brits’ phones will vibrate and make a siren sound for around 10 seconds…

Councils could house migrants in empty homes, disused tower blocks and student digs as unrest grows over asylum hotels

Asylum seekers could be housed in empty homes, disused tower blocks and former student digs bought by local councils amid a growing backlash at the use of hotels. The Government is proposing pilot schemes where it could pay local authorities…

Town councillor who asked probing questions about 300 migrants in a hotel and whether local veterans could get the same level of support is ‘reported to police’ for ‘stirring up racial hatred’

A town councillor who asked questions about 300 Afghans put up in a local hotel was ‘reported to police for stirring up hate’. John Edwards has also been placed under ‘investigation’ by a ‘monitoring officer’ at Bracknell Forest Council in…

Anger as role at sharia court advertised on site for Government jobs

Outraged MPs demanded action last night as it emerged that a Government jobs site is advertising a role in a sharia court. They insisted that the British state should not be promoting the separate justice system based on Islamic law….

Britain facing pension poverty ‘time bomb’ as Rachel Reeves’ tax grab helps crater retirement savings by 20 per cent in six months

Britain is facing a pension poverty ‘time bomb’ after Rachel Reeves‘ punishing tax grab helped plunge retirement savings by 20 per cent in six months. Survey figures suggest Britons may have been reducing their pension contributions since Christmas as the economy reacted to…

Now shut migrant protest hotel: As demonstrators clash again in Epping, Tories demand that Labour listen to local concerns and move asylum seekers

Labour faced mounting pressure last night to shut the asylum hotel at the centre of angry protests. But ministers stayed silent as senior Tories joined demands for migrants to be removed from The Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex, over ‘legitimate’ concerns about crime. As…

Moment Princess Charlotte’s joy spoke for the nation: Now England’s Lionesses look forward to London open-top bus parade, gongs – and are set for a royal reception with William and the King

Princess Charlotte‘s beaming smile and jubilant celebrations perfectly captured the nation’s mood last night as England’s Lionesses sealed a dramatic victory over Spain to win back-to-back European titles. Now the champions are set to be honoured with a royal reception…

Huge blow for Rachel Reeves as 1 thing makes tax hikes ‘inevitable’

Rachel Reeves faces the prospect of having to fill a large hole in the public finances. (Image: Getty) An expert has suggested that Rachel Reeves announcing more tax hikes is inevitable, as Brits are warned to protect their wealth. Office for National Statistics (ONS)…

Tories threaten huge battle with Labour over ‘reckless’ housing plan

Sir James Cleverly (centre) is taking on Angela Rayner and Sadiq Khan in his new role (Image: Jordan Pettitt / Dan Kitwood/Getty Images / Wiktor Szymanowicz/Future Publishing via Getty Images) Tory big beast Sir James Cleverly has marked his return to frontline politics…