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David Alexander The Scottish governments’ announcement of a consultation on rent cap exemptions highlights just how confused their current policy is, according to DJ Alexander. The Scottish letting and estate agency said that the idea that this consultation on exempting certain properties would clarify how rent caps would work is simply wrong. Paul McLennan, Scottish minister for housing, said that: “There have been ongoing calls for further certainty on how rent controls will be implemented and how rents will be capped in areas where rent control applies. To respond to this, we are bringing forward this consultation to seek views…

Christopher McDonald, who suffered from a schizoaffective disorder, was pronounced dead on the afternoon of February 26, 2023 in the National Psychosis Unit (NPU) of Bethlem Royal Hospital after his leave from the unit was suspended after going AWOL. An inquest was opened into Mr McDonald’s death in March 2023, with the investigation concluding with a seven-day hearing including a jury between March 17 and 25 earlier this year. The coroner Sian Reeves raised concerns about South London and Maudsley (SLAM) NHS Foundation Trust, which operates Bethlem, in a Prevention of Future Deaths Report after hearing evidence at the inquest.…

Image Credit: Disney Thunderbolts* is one of 2025’s most highly anticipated action movies. And with the U.S. theatrical release approaching soon, fans are already buzzing about rumors of a post-credits scene. Since the Marvel Studios film held its London premiere one week before the U.S. release, some viewers have leaked what they watched during the credits sequence. As many know now, Thunderbolts* star Florence Pugh has a huge scene in the film: gracefully jumping off the world’s second tallest building. Though the stunt would frighten almost anybody, the Don’t Worry Darling actress took it in stride and even pushed the…

If the UK portal market were a ballot box, Rightmove would form a majority government, according to Part Two of The Voice of the Agent, the latest research report from consultancy We Are Unchained. The study found that 75% of agents cite Rightmove as their most effective portal for leads. Its rivals are left gasping in the wings. Zoopla trails at a distant 8%, OnTheMarket musters 5%, and the rest – PrimeLocation, Nestoria, Mouseprice – do not even register a statistical pulse. But before the champagne corks pop at Rightmove HQ, agents’ feedback suggests the mood is less celebration, more…

Sussex Police and HM Coastguard are currently at the scene at the western end of Littlehampton promenade.  A section of the seafront has been cordoned off and the nearby beach evacuated.  Arun District Council is warning the public to avoid the area.  FOLLOW LIVE UPDATES: Updates as promenade closed due to suspected bomb on seafront A coastguard vehicle at the scene (Image: Sussex News and Pictures) A spokesman for the council said: “The promenade at Littlehampton beach has been closed temporarily at the western end by the coastguard tower, due to a suspected bomb under the tower. READ MORE: Investigation launched following…

Adrian Smith (left) with Aarran Ellis Jennie Jones Estate Agents, a long-standing fixture on Suffolk’s Heritage Coast, has welcomed Aarran Ellis as its new owner. Ellis brings over two decades of experience in estate agency and property technology, including leadership roles at Zoopla, Jupix, and The Lettings Hub. No stranger to Jennie Jones, Ellis originally joined the company in 2003, where he successfully opened and managed the Saxmundham branch. Since then, his career has spanned senior positions across the property industry, focusing on innovation in property technology and customer service excellence. Ellis, a former senior sales manager at Zoopla, succeeds…

Achieving SOC 2 Type II certification validates our internal practices against the highest standards and demonstrates to our clients that their trust is paramount.” Post this Built-In Accountability, Not Just a Badge “This certification reflects our ongoing commitment to prioritizing data governance every day. Data security and privacy are essential—not only for mitigating risk but also for proactively safeguarding our customers’ personal information,” said Kayden Kelly, Founder and CEO of BlastX Consulting. “From day one, we’ve been dedicated to operating ethically and thoughtfully, guided by an infinite mindset. Achieving SOC 2 Type II certification validates our internal practices against the…

Location : The M180 eastbound exit slip at junction J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:15 and 22:30 on 1 May 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Source link

The western end of Littlehampton promenade was closed this afternoon, May 1, after a “suspected bomb” was found under the coastguard tower.  Sussex Police and HM Coastguard attended the scene and a cordon was set up. Arun District Council advised members of the public to avoid the area.  A spokeswoman for the force said: “Police responded to a report at 3.30pm, May 1, of a suspected explosive shell or flare being found on the beach, near the coastguard tower, on Littlehampton beach.   A section of the seafront was cordoned off this afternoon (Image: Sussex News and Pictures) “After an…

Thursday 01 May 2025 5:02 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has forked out nearly £7m on laptops and over £600,000 on mobile phones for staff, as experts warn of an increased risk of data breaches. According to Freedom of Information (FOI), supplied to City AM by the think tank Parliament Street, the CPS has bought 4,648 laptops and 2,671 mobile phones for its staff over the last three years. The average price of the laptops stood at £1,483,…