Cars and furniture came out on top of most searched second-hand items on the internet. Shopping site For-Sale analysed Google data to find the number of searches per month that contained the key term ‘second hand’, revealing which pre-owned items are the most searched for in the UK. Claiming first place is ‘cars’, totalling an
A majority of people in the UK reject the rationale underpinning the government’s Nationality and Borders Bill which singles out those who make their own way to safety, a new poll by the Law Society says. Under the government’s Nationality and Borders Bill, refugees would be given only temporary protection, with very few rights (to
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has warned customers not to share sensitive personal information online to avoid their identities being used to commit tax fraud. Criminals are attempting to obtain customers’ Government Gateway logins and other personal details, enabling them to register for Income Tax Self Assessment and submit bogus tax refund claims before pocketing
House price growth showed signs of slowing, according to a leading property website. New listings were 5% higher than the five-year average during the month, signalling the start of a recovery in supply says Zoopla. The increase in homes coming on to the market was seen across all property types, including much in demand three
Shopworkers have spoken out about ‘violence, threats and abuse’ they face on an almost daily basis. Retail trade union Usdaw has published shocking statistics from their annual survey of nearly 3,500 retail staff, which shows that 90% have experienced verbal abuse and 64% were threatened by a customer. The survey also says 12% were assaulted
If you own property, you will be well aware of having to maintain it Sovereign Boss has prepared 7 tips on how to choose a reputable tradesperson to repair damages from potential leaks and damage caused. Homeowners are at risk of losing thousands of pounds if targeted by a rogue tradesperson, especially after bad weather
The most expensive and cheapest streets in Blackburn and Darwen have been revealed. House sales company Property Solvers tracked average sold price data from HM Land Registry since 2016 to see where the highest and lowest-priced homes are located across the BB2 and BB3 postcodes. On Billinge End Road (BB2), 10 properties sold for an
Cyber fraud is said to be most common in the Southwest of England, whereas arson and criminal damage most common in the Northwest The study by A-Plan Insurance has discovered the most common type of crime in England and Wales. The study analysed ONS data on the number and type of crimes committed between May
More than four in ten British homeowners transformed their spare bedrooms into offices, gyms, cinemas and more throughout the pandemic. Zoopla surveyed homeowners across the UK to understand how the nation’s room requirements shifted – and how our homes changed as a result. Among those who changed their homes, more than half (53%) said they
The southwest region of the UK is the country’s most dangerous place to work according to a survey by an insurance provider. The study by A-Plan Insurance examined the Labour Force Survey to reveal the region in the UK that is most susceptible to workplace injuries based on the most non-fatal injuries reported over the past three