The FSA’s hygiene ratings provide customers with information about the cleanliness and safety practices of establishments that sell food. The ratings are based on factors
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House prices close to record high, says Halifax
“This has boosted confidence among potential buyers, with the number of mortgages agreed up over 40% in the last year and now at their highest
How ‘perfect storm’ blew away planned social homes England needs
England has a housing crisis – more than one million families and individuals are on the waiting list for a social home. Experts think 90,000
Housing crisis: Do homes for $1 schemes work?
In Liverpool Tony Mousedale accepts that while its scheme has helped improve the area in question, there are still issues with anti-social behaviour, and there
Unholy row over Tesco plan for Sunday opening on Isle of Lewis
Many of the island’s residents are members of various protestant denominations that believe Sunday should be a day of rest. The practice is derived from
Congestion charge: Electric van owners ask mayor to keep discount
More than 40 businesses have signed an open letter to ask the mayor of London to extend the congestion charge exemption for electric vans. Their
NI energy: Will Northern Ireland get new electricity link from Scotland?
The developer, Transmission Investment, contests Ofgem’s conclusions and has submitted its own economic modelling ahead of final determination. But that interim ruling demonstrates how, as
‘Rightmove is my porn’ – the addiction to online property search
Katie Smith has had an addiction for as long as she can remember. Something she feels compelled to dozens of times a day. The 30-year-old
Irish budget: Stark difference in UK and Ireland’s budgets
The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council, an independent budget watchdog, said that while large headline surpluses are forecast for the coming years, these are “driven entirely
When to tip and when not to tip
It’s entirely up to you how much you leave as a tip, but many tourism websites suggest leaving about 10% to 15% in the UK.