The proportion of UK mortgage lending requiring minimal deposits has reached its highest level since the 2008 financial crisis. First-time buyers are increasingly turning to 100% loan-to-value products, navigating associated financial risks amid a challenging housing market.
Anglian Water has declared a temporary use ban across the East of England, affecting millions of customers. The restriction, effective from 09:00 BST on 26 August, prohibits the use of hosepipes for garden watering, car washing, or filling paddling pools, citing the region's lowest rainfall in five decades.
Shadow Minister Lisa Nandy has stated that a Labour party under Andy Burnham's leadership would demonstrate enhanced speed and boldness. This declaration follows 322 Labour Members of Parliament voting to support Burnham, positioning him as the likely next leader of the opposition.
