Monday, June 1, 2026 nationwide houseprices ukproperty mortgagerates markettrends realestate homebuyers inflation sellingseason propertymarket

Nationwide’s House Price Index for May 2026 reveals the first monthly decline in UK house prices this year, with a 0.6% drop from April. This slowdown brings annual house price growth down to 1.7%, a significant decrease from … Read More

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The UK is set to experience several weeks of heatwaves amid a “hot and dry” summer forecast, say meteorologists. After an exceptional end to May, the Netweather TV meteorological team has shared their outlook for … Read More

Monday, June 1, 2026 attendance allowance pensioners musculoskeletal arthritis dwp disability support health pensions

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a comprehensive list of 95 arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions that qualify state pensioners for Attendance Allowance, an essential benefit providing up to £114.60 … Read More

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Two additional children’s sand kits sold through Amazon and TikTok have been withdrawn from sale after tests revealed they contained asbestos. The consumer rights organization Which? conducted the testing, uncovering the … Read More

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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to introduce a controversial “ration card” scheme restricting how certain benefit claimants can spend their funds. Under this plan, individuals with criminal … Read More

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The Conservative Party has unveiled plans to replace cash payments of Universal Credit for criminals with a restricted bank card system, often referred to as “ration cards.” This initiative, inspired by the Aspen … Read More