The Welsh Government's increased council tax premiums on second homes are prompting owners to feel unwelcome, while local populations continue to face significant challenges in affording housing within their own communities. The policy, designed to address housing shortages and price inflation, has intensified a long-standing debate over property ownership.
Official filings reveal former US President Donald Trump accrued substantial income in 2025 through diverse ventures, including sales of Bibles, royalties from the 'Home Alone 2' film, and a line of fragrances, alongside his more established property and media interests. This disclosure provides a detailed look at his financial activities following his return to the White House.
Teachers in England will receive a 3.5% pay increase, a portion of which schools are expected to cover from existing budgets. This arrangement has prompted concerns from teaching unions regarding its impact on already strained educational finances.
