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An huge mansion that was designed by Buckingham Palace’s architect and overlooks Regent’s Park has been put on the market for £185 million. The John Nash-designed property, 1-18 York Terrace East, would become the second most expensive house sale in the UK if bought for the asking price.    The property firm …

Image copyright EPA It is going to be sweltering. You don’t really need the TV weather maps turning red to realise that much of the UK is going to be roasting in temperatures above 30C. But as you slip on your favourite summer top and shorts, you may break out …

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Mark Hanretty partnered Paralympian Libby Clegg in this year’s season of Dancing on Ice ITV’s Dancing on Ice skater Mark Hanretty has warned the UK risks losing a generation of talent if it does not reopen ice rinks to elite skaters. A plan to …

Image copyright David McGowan Image caption David McGowan, of Broughton Brewery, said only half of pubs were now selling his beers Small independent breweries are still facing major challenges despite most pubs in Scotland having reopened, a business owner has warned. David McGowan, of Broughton Brewery in the Borders, said …

There has been a surge of interest in moving to the country due to city dwellers’ priorities changing during the coronavirus lockdown, estate agents have said. People are looking for more outdoor space, and may have more flexibility to work from home, Rightmove said. Across the UK, enquiries about buying …

Media playback is unsupported on your device Media caption“Now I’m shaking, all the way from up to down” – Eyewitnesses describe the power of the explosion The UK is ready to send medical experts and humanitarian aid to Lebanon following the deadly explosion in Beirut, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has …

Image copyright PA Media Image caption No-one else put their name forward to challenge Mr Ross for the party leadership Douglas Ross has been confirmed as the new leader of the Scottish Conservatives. The Moray MP was the only candidate to have put their name forward to replace Jackson Carlaw. …

I watched a residential or commercial property for sale as lockdown was relieving and the estate agent did not have a mask or gloves – while I was wearing both.I took place to buy the terrace home, with the agreement that the property was cleaned up properly as it previously …

Image copyright Reuters Image caption The duchess is the second royal to be seen wearing a face covering in a colourful print The Duchess of Cambridge has revealed stories of families struggling during lockdown have moved her to tears. Catherine was seen wearing a mask for the first time as …

Image copyright PA Media The spread of coronavirus in the UK could have been slowed with earlier quarantine restrictions on arrivals, a group of MPs has said. The Home Affairs committee said a lack of border measures earlier in the pandemic was a “serious mistake”. It added ministers had underestimated …