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A report Rachel Reeves is mulling proposals which would see sellers facing a new tax on houses worth over £500,000 has been dismissed. The Guardian newspaper reported officials are looking at a potential national property tax, which would replace stamp duty on owner-occupied homes.It said the levy would be paid by owner-occupiers on houses worth more than £500,000 when they sell their home, with the amount due determined by the value of the property and a rate set by the Government. But a source said to be close to the Treasury has told the Telegraph: “That’s definitely not going to…

Jaffa cakes are a delicious sweet treat. They have a sponge base, orange jelly in the centre, and delicious milk chocolate. Mary Berry has shared a plethora of recipes over the years, including several cake ones, but this jaffa cake recipe has a near five-star rating on BBC Food.The recipe notes said: “Jaffa cakes are no where near as tricky to make at home as you might think. The only fiddly bit is making the chocolate look perfect, but they’re still great if you just spoon it over.” For this recipe, you’ll need a 5cm round biscuit cutter, a 12x8inch…

A cat was spotted being dumped from a car by the side of a road and “wouldn’t stop crying” after he was abandoned. A hiker walking nearby saw the situation unfold and was keen to try and help but the traumatised animal was, initially, wary of letting anyone come near him while he continued to let out panicked mews. The hiker, named Jess, approached the cat and began talking to him to try and get him to come to her but the cat continued to evade her while meowing loudly in distress. Jess captured the situation on camera. Narrating the clip, Jess…

Having decent neighbours is entirely down to chance. While some prove to be thoughtful community members, others can become an absolute nightmare. Regrettably, for one homeowner, their next-door neighbour belongs firmly in the second camp. They were left seething after discovering their neighbour had been positioning sandbags outside during wet spells.To the dismay of surrounding residents, these bags were being used to channel water towards other people’s properties. Turning to Reddit to elaborate on the predicament, the irate local explained: “Neighbour puts sandbag on the sidewalk to direct more rainwater on my property. It’s really annoying because it increases the…

The Isle of Man Fire Service has warned that the ground across the island is tinder dry, significantly increasing the risk of wildfires due to an extended period of hot, dry weather. Officials are urging residents and visitors to exercise caution and follow safety measures to prevent further incidents. This alert comes after several recent fires, including a significant blaze near Ramsey in the early hours of Sunday that required firefighters about 90 minutes to control.Over the past week, fire crews have responded to multiple grass fires, including those at Mull Hill in Cregneash and Port Soderick, also on the…

Tennis legend Chris Evert gave a blunt statement after being asked whether Emma Raducanu’s relationship with Carlos Alcaraz is similar to the relationship she had with Jimmy Conners. Evert and Conners were engaged in the 1970s but ultimately called off the wedding.Alcaraz is set to team up with Raducanu in the US Open mixed doubles, with the duo scheduled to take on Jack Draper and Jessica Pegula in their opening match on Tuesday evening. The Spaniard has confirmed he will play, despite the fact he appeared in the Cincinnati Open final on Monday. And the pairing are among the favourites…

Movie lovers across the world are cancelling their Netflix subscription and instead opting for an old school style of viewing instead.The unexpected reason for cancelling the subscriptions comes as frugal members of the public are opting for cheap and in some cases, free ways, of watching their favourite films and shows.A shift away from streaming platforms comes as some members of the public found it difficult to justify spending so much on different services.Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Apple TV+, and Amazon Prime are just five of the many streaming services out there, all with original content.However, fans are readily fighting back…

If you are in need of a new phone, today is your chance to pick up one of the best Android flagship devices of the year for an unbelievably good price – but the offer ends today, Tuesday August 19.You can get the Samsung Galaxy S25 for £499, a huge £300 saving on the phone’s £799 RRP. This is possible today by combining two of Samsung’s existing discount offers.The first offer, which runs until September 9, immediately knocks £200 off the asking price when you trade in any Android phone in any condition. That means even if you have an…

King Charles has officially begun his annual summer retreat to Balmoral Castle and the occasion was marked with an inspection of The Royal Regiment of Scotland. The monarch, 76, received a warm welcome on August 18, as the British Army guard of honour marked his arrival at Balmoral Castle, in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.Prince Andrew and his former wife, Sarah Ferguson, have joined King Charles at Balmoral for the Royal Family’s annual summer break, despite fresh controversy sparked by a new book by royal author Andrew Lownie. Princess Anne is also expected to join the King at Balmoral following her current sailing…

NFL supporters in the United States have learnt of the United Kingdom’s efforts to secure a Super Bowl on British soil in the forthcoming years – a matter that was recently raised with the Chicago Council. Peter Mandelson, Britain’s ambassador to the United States, has revealed that he has ‘made a big pitch’ to bring a Super Bowl match to the UK. The venue for such a contest would almost certainly be London, which already hosts three NFL fixtures each season.Mandelson, a London native and resident, has held numerous meetings with Donald Trump, whilst professing to be an enthusiast of…