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Is bamboo listed as an invasive species ?
In the UK, bamboo is not currently listed as an invasive species under official legislation such as the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. However, the rise of awareness and concerns ...
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Bank lowers interest rates and hints more cuts to come
On May 8, 2025, the Bank of England (BoE) reduced its main interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.25%, marking the fourth consecutive quarter-point cut since August 2024. This ...
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Tax Changes From 1 April 2025
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) Currently, buyers of homes worth less than £250,000 in England and Northern Ireland don’t pay Stamp Duty (land tax is set separately in Scotland and Wales). This was ...
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Key changes on leasehold reform effective from 31 January 2025
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2025 introduce significant changes to leasehold property rights in England and Wales. The regulations enact Section ...
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Proposed overhaul of Energy Performance Certificates will impact the entire property sector
The UK Government has unveiled plans to reform the Energy Performance of Buildings (EPB) framework in England and Wales, with sweeping changes to the way Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are ...
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Most inefficient homes to get fully funded upgrades from local grant scheme
The UK Government has published details of their Warm Homes Plan to upgrade five million homes in England to EPC C over the next five years. Beginning in April 2025, ...
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