Average five-year mortgage rate hits 6% for first time in three years
Published on: October 5, 2026, 9:54 am
The cost of a new fixed-rate mortgage has been rising in recent weeks as lenders face higher costs.
Read Full Article »Polanski banned from Israel after party's motion declaring 'Zionism is racism'
Published on: October 5, 2026, 5:35 am
The vote has caused divisions among figures at the top of the party at its conference in Brighton.
Read Full Article »Court of Appeal hears residents' parade challenge over Drumcree dispute
Published on: October 5, 2026, 10:09 am
The deadlock over the Orange Order march in Portadown - opposed by residents of the Garvaghy Road - has lasted since last Sunday morning.
Read Full Article »Right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro wins first round of Brazil election
Published on: October 5, 2026, 3:16 am
With neither candidate getting more than 50% of the vote, the election will go to a run-off on 25 October.
Read Full Article »Potty training scheme to roll out to 20 more areas
Published on: October 5, 2026, 7:56 am
The government wants 75% of children to end their first year of school with a good level of development by 2028.
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