New research from up-front information platform, Home Sale Pack, reveals that homes in England that come to the market with planning permission already granted command an average price premium of 11%, climbing to almost 20% in the North West.

Rail passengers could save a fortune by booking their train tickets at the same time as the rest of their travel plans, as research carried out by YouGov on behalf of LNER shows many leave it late. The data shows that day trips are expected to be the most popular type of leisure trip this year, with 36 per cent of those questioned saying they would be enjoying a day out.

Raby Castle has secured a significant achievement in the Green Tourism awards certification programme with a silver in recognition of the business’s commitment to sustainability. The Green Tourism awards are acknowledged worldwide as an indicator of good environmentally-friendly practice and act as a hallmark of ‘green quality’.

Drivers in Lancashire are being advised the northbound M6 is currently closed between junction 32 at Broughton interchange and junction 33 at Galgate following a serious incident earlier this afternoon (Tuesday 23 April 2024). National Highways is working at the scene to manage traffic following the incident which happened at around 3.30pm.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will announce the largest-ever military aid package to Ukraine on his visit to Poland.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke to Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy this morning.

New research from upfront information platform, Home Sale Pack, reveals that 36% of recent home sellers would avoid downsizing in later life to avoid repeating an archaic home selling process riddled with stress inducing pitfalls.

In a major speech today [Friday 19 April], the Prime Minister unveiled a package of welfare reform measures to tackle the unprecedented rise in economic inactivity and ensure our benefits system is better targeted at those who need it most.

The latest research by Zero Deposit, the tenancy deposit alternative, has found that those stuck residing within the rental sector believe they have a lower quality of life than homeowners, with tenants also stating they are under more stress whilst being less hopeful about the future.

The International Day for Monuments and Sites also known as World Heritage Day is an international observance held on 18 April each year around the world with different types of activities, including visits to monuments and heritage sites, conferences, round tables and newspaper articles.

The Prime Minister spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this afternoon. He reiterated the UK’s steadfast support for Israel’s security and for wider regional stability. Prime Minister Netanyahu thanked the UK for its rapid and robust support in the face of Iran’s reckless and dangerous attack on Saturday.

The latest analysis from the Open Property Group, has revealed that British homebuyers are increasingly looking abroad when it comes to their searches for a holiday home, with Spain, Portugal and Italy ranking as the most popular destinations in terms of increased search traffic.

Today’s bill is UK Government’s last chance to ban sale of peat before election as promised. Alison Steadman, Iolo Williams & Cel Spellman join The Wildlife Trusts in urging MPs to support new bill

UKHSA urges overseas travellers, including Hajj pilgrims, to check well in advance to ensure they are up to date and have all necessary vaccinations

Last week, the CLA (Country Land and Business Association) renewed calls for the government to open the Farming Recovery Fund, which allows affected farmers the ability to apply for grants of between £500 to £25,000 to cover recultivation costs.

The passport fee increases came into force on 11 April 2024.

Local authorities in Yorkshire and the Humber have published which roads will benefit from the first tranche of £991 million of reallocated HS2 funding to resurface local roads; Demonstrates continued delivery of Government plan to hold local authorities to account and put resurfacing spending in the hands of local people; Part of the Government’s plan to back drivers and significantly invest in local road improvements across Yorkshire and the Humber

A man’s been jailed for nearly 2 years for defrauding LNER out of thousands of pounds. Paul James King, who’s 35 and from Leeds, bought digital tickets that he sold on to fellow football fans, he would then apply for refunds both before and after the tickets were used.

The latest research by Yopa, the full-service estate agents, has shown that, even with the help of the Bank of Mum and Dad, the average first-time buyer is still required to save as much as £36,000 in order to get their first foot on the property ladder.

Women significantly lag men in terms of their pensions savings, reveals independent research conducted on behalf of Handelsbanken Wealth & Asset Management. Among women who have a pension, their savings are typically much smaller than their male counterparts’, according to the firm’s latest report, Gender and generation: unravelling the wealth gap.