The nation has saved more than ever this year, yet interest rates have never been so low. New Bank of England figures show a staggering amount of money – £215 billion – is now sitting in current accounts paying no interest at all. There is also around £844 billion languishing in easy-access savings accounts paying … Read more
That’s dam clever! Beavers build their first water barrier in Exmoor for 400 years as they create ‘instant wetland’ just nine months after being introduced to slow the flow of the river The dam was constructed by the beavers at the Holnicote Estate near Minehead Animals are first to be released into the wild … Read more
DIY SOS: The Big Build viewers were left ‘sobbing’ after Nick Knowles and the team transformed a two-bedroom bungalow into a spacious family home on last night’s episode. Brothers Ruben, 17, Jaden, 11, and Uche, 10, moved in with grandparents Lynn and Steve Smedley after their mother Carrie died in her sleep in April 2017. Lynn, … Read more
Rishi Sunak vowed to plough £100billion into road, rail and broadband projects yesterday. The Chancellor refused to renege on the Government’s plan for ‘once-in-a-generation’ infrastructure spending. Despite the Covid hit to the economy, he said he was pressing ahead with the highest sustained level of public investment in more than 40 years. Mr Sunak told … Read more
The Batman crew were seen busily preparing a new sprawling set for the superhero flick in a studio lot on Tuesday, new aerial shots have revealed. Transforming the outdoor space into a intricately detailed recreation of Gotham City, builders had already put up streets, burnt-out buildings, and even its very own Batcave for Robert Pattinson’s … Read more
The billionaire ruler of Dubai has won final approval to build a lodge for family members at his Highland estate. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum wanted to expand his Inverinate Estate by erecting a six bedroom building designed to accommodate his relatives. However the proposal was refused by Highland Council in June after objections from local … Read more
MANCHESTER AND LONDON INVESTMENT TRUST: Tech vehicle culls losers to build up its winners By Jeff Prestridge, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:52 GMT, 21 November 2020 | Updated: 21:52 GMT, 21 November 2020 Investment trust Manchester and London is a play on the booming technology companies of the US and China. If an investor … Read more
Joanne Lees quietly drops plans to build a $250,000 statue in the Australian outback in memory of her murdered boyfriend Peter Falconio – despite receiving thousands in donations for the project Joanne Lees escaped 2001 Australian outback attacker who killed her partner Despite raising thousands for a memorial statue she has scrapped the project Bradley … Read more
Billionaire ruler of Dubai is told he can build a six-bed lodge in the Scottish Highlands… if he pays £30,000 towards affordable housing in the area, council says Billionaire ruler of Dubai won fight to build a six-bed lodge on his Scottish estate But Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum will have to pay out £30,000 … Read more
Prince William’s friend Harry Aubrey-Fletcher upsets locals in Oxford village with plans to build on his Green Belt land Harry Aubrey-Fletcher is one of William’s oldest friends and George’s godfather Mr Aubrey-Fletcher is one of two developers hoping to build on field in Oxford Campaigners protested against plans which they say will harm area’s wildlife … Read more