Airbnb reveals the 10 most wish-listed UK homes since the lockdown began

Britons haven’t been travelling much recently – obviously – but their wanderlust has not been dampened, it would seem. According to Airbnb they’ve been lusting after staycations in jaw-dropping properties. The global renting platform has today unveiled a list of the 10 most wish-listed UK properties since lockdown began on March 23. The ranking includes … Read more

Six in ten Britons have suffered worse sleep since lockdown began

Six in ten Britons have suffered worse sleep since lockdown began with 16 to 24-year-olds more likely to report changes to their sleeping patterns and fewer hours in bed Half of adults are having more difficulty sleeping than usual during pandemic People whose finances have been affected are suffering most sleepless nights Survey of 2,254 … Read more

Donald Trump is seen golfing for the first time since the outbreak began and shakes hands on course 

Donald Trump has been pictured going golfing for the first time since the coronavirus outbreak started ramping up on US soil – but failed to practice social distancing with his golf buddies.   The president enjoyed a leisurely start to Memorial Day weekend as he arrived at his Trump National Golf Club in Virginia Saturday for … Read more

HMRC: Property transactions at lowest level since records began

Sales of residential homes fell to the lowest level since records began in 2005 last month, new figures from HM Revenue & Customs show. In April there were 38,060 transactions completed, which is less than half the number seen at the same point a year ago. Having been given the green light to get moving … Read more

Property transactions fall to the lowest level since records began, HMRC says

Sales of residential homes fell to the lowest level since records began in 2005 last month, new figures from HM Revenue & Customs show. In April there were 38,060 transactions completed, which is less than half the number seen at the same point a year ago. Having been given the green light to get moving … Read more

Airbnb reveals the 10 most wish-listed homes since the lockdown began from America to Greece

While lockdown still prohibits us from holidaying beyond our own four walls, there’s nothing to stop us dreaming about the incredible places we’ll travel to once it’s safe to do so – and lots of people across the globe have been using Airbnb to do just that. And they have excellent taste. The global renting … Read more

Missouri inmate is executed in first since pandemic began for brutal 1991 murder of woman, 81

A Missouri inmate on Tuesday became the first person to be executed since the coronavirus pandemic took hold. Walter Barton, 64, died by lethal injection for killing Gladys Kuehler, 81, in 1991. A jury recently said that ‘compelling’ new evidence made them feel ‘uncomfortable’ about the conviction and he had long maintained his innocence.   His case … Read more

Are we spending more on food shopping since lockdown began?

Almost half of households in Britain believe they are spending more on their food shop since the start of the lockdown, new research has revealed. Some 45 per cent say they are spending more with 14 per cent of that total stating they are spending a lot more, according to exclusive data from Which?. Are … Read more

Childhood sweethearts who began dating aged 13 rekindle their romance and plan to marry

A couple who first started dating at secondary school have revealed how they met and fell in love again as grown-ups – and are now set to walk down the aisle. Beth Fenwick and Steven Lyons, both 24, from Somerset, first caught each others’ eye as classmates back in 2009, and began a school romance. … Read more