The government has unveiled major housing market reform plans which will aim to cut costs, reduce delays and halve failed sales. Housing Secretary Steve Reed said the changes would “fix the broken system” and put more money “back into working people’s pockets”. Hundreds of thousands of families and first-time buyers could benefit from the reforms,…
Russell Martin is sacked as Rangers head coach after 17 games in charge in the wake of Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Falkirk. Source link
Rescue efforts are under way in the remote Tibetan slopes of Mount Everest where a snowstorm has trapped nearly 1,000 people in campsites on the eastern side of the mountain, according to Chinese state media. Hundreds of local villagers and rescue teams have been deployed to clear out snow blocking access to the area which…
Wigan Warriors won their first treble in the women’s game by coming from behind to beat St Helens in the Grand Final at the Brick Community Stadium. In front of a record crowd of 5,018, Saints looked set to upset the odds at half-time, after tries from Dani McGifford and Phoebe Hook answered Anna Davies’…
Something had to change. Forest had looked so vulnerable defensively that Postecoglou’s side even conceded on a counter-attack from their own corner kick in a 3-2 defeat by Midtjylland at the City Ground on Thursday. It was a night where a section of fans turned on their manager. A shift to a more pragmatic approach…
All eyes are on Egypt as indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israel on the war in Gaza are set to begin on Monday, with the US and Israel pushing for the swift release of hostages. The talks come after Hamas agreed to some parts of a 20-point US peace plan, including releasing hostages and handing…
Daniel WittenbergBBC News, Manchester and Rumeana JahangirNorth West BBC Melvin Cravitz has been described as being “friendly with everybody” Hundreds of people have attended the funeral service for one of the two men who were killed in Thursday’s synagogue attack in Manchester. Family members, congregants from the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation including Rabbi Daniel Walker,…
Amanda Anisimova continued her breakout year with victory over Linda Noskova to win the China Open and claim her second WTA 1,000 title. Anisimova, runner-up at Wimbledon and the US Open, came through a fluctuating match 6-0 2-6 6-2 against the Czech, who she also beat on her way to the final at the All…
Britain’s true national sport is complaining about the weather. But does the Sun really shine brighter everywhere else, or is this quite a green and pleasant land after all? Compare your location to cities across the world, and find out if you’re forecast to become the BBC’s next star meteorologist. You can find the latest…
Sam FrancisPolitical reporter Getty Images In the month since self-proclaimed “eco-populist” Zack Polanski took charge of the Green Party of England and Wales, there has been a noticeable change within the party. With over 20,000 new members in recent months, the Green Party is the largest it has ever been. The party appears to be…