Meghan back on duty in London (by video link): Duchess pops up for surprise engagement to open new wing of animal charity in honour of her late friend – just days after Prince Harry ‘told friends he wanted to step back into royal roles’

Meghan back on duty in London (by video link): Duchess pops up for surprise engagement to open new wing of animal charity in honour of her late friend – just days after Prince Harry ‘told friends he wanted to step back into royal roles’

Meghan Markle appeared in London via video link to open a new wing of an animal charity named in honour of her late friend Oli Juste – with the announcement of her virtual... Read more »
Super-Rich rent as they baulk at high Stamp Duty purc…

Super-Rich rent as they baulk at high Stamp Duty purc…

More multi-millionaires and billionaires are choosing to rent super-prime homes in London, rather than purchase, reveals a new wealth report Beauchamp Estates’ latest Ultra-Prime Barometer Wealth Report suggests that because of Stamp... Read more »
Will Stamp Duty or Inheritance Tax cut be better for …

Will Stamp Duty or Inheritance Tax cut be better for …

A buying agent has given his backing to the prospect of a Stamp Duty and Inheritance Tax (IHT) cut during this week’s Autumn Statement. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is reported to be planning... Read more »
Stamp Duty holiday needed more now than in pandemic -…

Stamp Duty holiday needed more now than in pandemic -…

A Stamp Duty holiday would be more beneficial now than at the start of the pandemic, Knight Frank has suggested. The latest market commentary from Tom Bill, head of UK residential research,... Read more »
Met Police tells Army to stand down in firearms revolt: Force says enough armed officers have returned to duty that they now don’t need military help – after the SAS were put on standby following mass walkout over colleague’s murder charge

Met Police tells Army to stand down in firearms revolt: Force says enough armed officers have returned to duty that they now don’t need military help – after the SAS were put on standby following mass walkout over colleague’s murder charge

Scotland Yard confirmed today that the force will no longer need military help from the Army after enough firearms officers returned to armed duties in London. Members of the SAS and regular... Read more »
Stamp duty reduction: Save on these London homes under £425,000

Stamp duty reduction: Save on these London homes under £425,000

With the threshold increased to £425,000, these buys look all the better value (Pictures: Supplied) Stamp duty has always been a sore subject for potential property buyers. However, a new measure has... Read more »
Property investor backs Stamp Duty cut to boost new-b…

Property investor backs Stamp Duty cut to boost new-b…

The government’s Stamp Duty reforms could provide a boost to homebuilding in the UK, a property investor claims. Real estate investor Alliance Fund suggests the Stamp Duty cut could improve sentiment acorss... Read more »
Stamp duty cut ‘could save’ homebuyers £1bn per …

Stamp duty cut ‘could save’ homebuyers £1bn per …

The stamp duty cut announced by the government in last week’s mini-Budget could save homebuyers across England more than £1 billion per year, according to the latest research from London agency Benham... Read more »
Stamp duty to be cut in Friday’s mini-budget

Stamp duty to be cut in Friday’s mini-budget

Stamp Duty is expected to be cut in Friday’s mini-budget, The Times newspaper reports today. Prime Minister Liz Truss and the Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng, have allegedly been working on the plans for... Read more »
Thousands of cops on duty to keep Carnival revellers safe – South London News

Thousands of cops on duty to keep Carnival revellers safe – South London News

The Met will be on duty in their thousands this bank holiday weekend to keep the public safe, as Notting Hill Carnival is welcomed back to west London after the pandemic. The... Read more »