House prices are rising in several regions of the UK and are expected to continue to rise throughout the year, the UK’s largest lender has revealed. The housing market has virtually ground to a halt in the first half of this year, but there are signs that growth is picking up again. 1 House prices … Read more
British architecture firm Will Gamble Architects has extended and modernised a Victorian house in South London, using curved forms and a palette of natural materials to create a calm, minimalist look. The clients – a couple looking for a forever home – asked Will Gamble Architects to oversee the transformation of the semi-detached house in … Read more
The cheapest supermarket in the UK for a basket of 65 items has been revealed, with prices even lower than Tesco and Sainsbury’s. Aldi has beaten its rivals once again to be named the cheapest store for your weekly shop in June, with prices £32.60 cheaper than the most expensive store. Loyalty awards not included … Read more
Heathrow Express trains have been suspended (Photo: Dinendra Haria/SOPA Images/REX/Shutterstock) Passengers have been hit by major disruptions across London on the London Underground, Overground and services to Heathrow Airport. National Rail warned that all trains between Heathrow and central London had been halted for “tunnel safety reasons”. Holidaymakers travelling on the Elizabeth Line and Heathrow … Read more
Tuesday, July 2, 2024 4:32 PM Part Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp E-mail Share via email The chairman of Lloyd’s of London has objected to plans to build a new Shard-sized skyscraper in the City of London (Image: DBOX) The decision to approve a … Read more
A lesser-known airport is aiming to become one of the UK’s most popular transport hubs, with ambitious plans to triple passenger numbers. London Southend Airport gained new co-owners earlier this year and aims to welcome 10 million passengers a year. London Southend hopes to expand its capacity to welcome 10 million passengers a yearSource: Getty … Read more
Unlock Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor-in-chief of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The City of London has postponed a decision on the Square Mile’s new tallest building after the chairman of insurance market leader Lloyd’s of London lodged a last-minute objection. City of London Corporation officials had recommended … Read more
The first Tesla Cybertruck is on sale in the UK, although drivers still don’t know whether it is LEGAL to drive on the road there. An imported silver version of the futuristic 2024 vehicle is listed for sale on Autotrader for £145,995. This is the first version to be offered to buyers in the UK. … Read more
New juniors earn a market cap of £180,000 Paul Weiss’ new London office, located in Twitter’s former UK headquarters in the capital’s Soho district Elite US law firm Paul Weiss is stepping up its recruitment activities in the City of London with the launch of a new UK training programme. The New York headquarters is … Read more
Shipbuilder Harland & Wolff has suspended trading in its shares on the London Stock Exchange after the company failed to publish its annual results on time. The Belfast-based company, which owns the historic shipyard where the Titanic was built, said the audited accounts had been delayed due to ongoing discussions with its accountants over how … Read more