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Average UK house price hits record high and interest rate rise will 'not be a barrier' for buyers

Bank of England lifted interest rates for the first time in a decade last week, bringing the benchmark to 0.5%.

Paradise Papers: Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton avoided VAT on £16.5m jet in Isle of Man scheme

Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton avoided tax on his £16.5m luxury jet in a scheme in the Isle of Man, the Paradise Papers reveal.

Priti Patel reprimanded by PM Theresa May over undisclosed meetings with Israeli Prime MInister

Brexit Date: Priti Patel and Theresa Villiers interviews

Secretary of State Priti Patel has apologised for violating ministerial code by holding official meetings while on holiday without informing the UK Foreign Office.

Keira Knightley stalker, who said he was 'public executioner' in threatening tweets, detained indefinitely

Stalker Mark Revill has been detained indefinitely in psychiatric hospital after sending threatening tweets and repeatedly delivering letters and postcards to actress Keira Knightley's north London home.

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Woman steps in to help fund life-saving cancer treatment for her husband's ex-wife

The heroic fundraising efforts of Chester woman Claire Hitchen has saved the life of her husband's ex-wife, Nicola.

Paradise Papers: Jeremy Corbyn thinks the Queen should say 'sorry' for her offshore funds

Labour leader thinks Queen Elizabeth II should apologise for investing her money in overseas tax havens if they were used to avoid paying UK tax.

A teacher has quit the profession in tears after just one term, blaming unrealistic targets and impossible hours

Teacher who quit classroom after one term reveals why in video confession

Teacher, Eddie Ledsham, has quit the profession in tears after just one term, blaming unrealistic targets and impossible hours, he revealed in a video confession.

US wants to be Britain's 'number one' trading partner, says top Trump envoy

Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross tells CBI conference that preliminary trade talks between US and UK governments are already underway.

Drunk youths assaulted firefighters as they raced to save lives on Bonfire Night

Scottish firefighter was punched in the face by a youth during celebrations in Edinburgh that turned violent .

'Senseless' graffiti gang spray paint Night Tube driver after beating him up

The driver was attacked after carrying out a routine check of the tube train which had finished its service.

Jeremy Corbyn says 'Britain needs a pay rise' and hits out at pace of Brexit talks

Labour leader urges businesses to tackle sexual harassment on the workplace and warns subdued productivity will hamper Britain.

'Paradise Papers' tax practices becoming thing of the past, says OECD boss

Angel Gurria tells CBI conference recently sensationalised tax practices were being clamped down on and no longer the norm.

Edinburgh College stabbing: Policeman attacked while attending an incident

A policeman has been stabbed in the back at a college in Edinburgh while attending an incident at Telford College.

London travel chaos: Wimbledon derailment as commuters battle signals failure and power outages

One person was injured and more than 300 evacuated when a train derailed at Alexandra Road, Wimbledon.

EU businesses warn UK exporters could lose billions worth of trade after Brexit

Almost two-thirds of EU businesses polled by CIPS warn they are likely to move part of supply chain to countries in the single market.

Theresa May hints UK ready for transition deal with EU in run-up to Brexit

Prime Minister tells CBI conference her government wants an ambitious partnership with the EU and the wider world.

Bono and Madonna named in Paradise Papers investigation

Bono and Madonna are among the high-profile celebrities named in the 'Paradise Papers' leak, which has revealed the offshore investments of the world's richest people.

House of Commons 'did not follow up on rape allegation against senior Tory official'

Conservative Party activist said House of Commons "never followed up" her claim that she was raped by senior Tory official. Andrea Leadsom was not notified.

MP Damian Green urged to step aside following 'extreme pornography' allegations

The senior minister is facing calls from fellow Tory MPs to step aside while allegations that 'extreme pornography' was found on his computer are investigated.

Manchester police launch search for girl, 6, feared abducted from fireworks display

Police fear a 6-year-old girl has been abducted from a fireworks display at Heaton Park, Manchester. It's thought the girl was bundled into a car.

Sex trafficker, jailed for luring vulnerable girls to Newcastle grooming gang, is attacked by inmates

Jailed sex trafficker, Carolann Gallon, was attacked by her fellow inmates after they discovered her crimes. She was recently moved after being bullied at HMP Low Newton.

Tory MP and Whip Christopher Pincher resigns over allegations of inappropriate behaviour

Conservative MP and Whip Christopher Pincher has referred himself to police following allegations of misconduct.

Paradise Papers leak exposes tax haven secrets of the world's wealthy, including the Queen

A massive leak of financial document called the Paradise Papers revealed how the ultra-wealthy, including the Queen, secretly invested vast amounts in offshore tax havens.

A takeaway delivery driver had acid thrown in his face by two men who tried to steal his scooter in Walpole Road, Walthamstow, east London

Second teenager arrested over acid attack that left London delivery driver with critical injuries

Second teenager arrested over acid attack against delivery driver in Walthamstow, north-east London. Police warn man could lose sight after having acid thrown in his face.

Effigy Of Harvey Weinstein Burnt At British Town's Bonfire Night

Harvey Weinstein effigy is set alight in annual Bonfire Night celebraton

Each year famous celebrities who had attracted controversy have been burnt alongside a traditional Guy.

Rudd: Lessons to be learned from NHS cyber-attack

Amber Rudd says mounting MP sex abuse allegations signify 'watershed moment' in Westminster

Home Secretary Amber Rudd described sex abuse claims as "watershed moment" for government after Bob Quick said he found "extreme pornography" on Damian Green's computer

The US 'misled' the UK over Iraq WMDs information, says Gordon Brown

The former prime minster suggested that the UK may never have entered had crucial intelligence been revealed sooner.

MP Damian Green denies police claims of 'extreme pornography' found on ministerial computer

Damian Green is set to face a Cabinet office inquiry over allegations of sexual harassment. Police report that x-rated material was also found on his computer.

Michael Fallon accused of sexually harassing journalist Jane Merrick

Jane Merrick says Sir Michael Fallon tried to kiss her neck when she was a reporter.

MSP Mark McDonald resigns as he admits 'inappropriate behaviour'

Mark McDonald in a statement apologised for his behaviour which he accepted may have made others "uncomfortable."

Man fighting for life following 'firework arson' at Birmingham home

55-year-old man left with severe burns and his partner with fractures as she escaped from blaze at their Tile Cross home.

Seven-year-old dies following attack at Wimbledon home as suspect appears in court

55-year-old Robert Peters appears at Wimbledon Magistrates' Court as young girl succumbs to her injuries.

Bank robber who threatened staff with water pistol painted black jailed for 10 years

Edgardo Rivera guilty of using spray-painted toy gun to rob from two bank branches in Massachusetts.

Top jockey Gay Kelleway exposes culture of bullying and sexual harassment in racing

Leading female jockey Gay Kelleway, 53, has broken her silence after suffering years of sexual harassment by fellow riders.

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