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Yugo, a global student housing brand, has published research showing that artificial intelligence is influencing how students spend and manage money. The survey covered over 7,000 students in 9 countries and found that 12% of UK students say AI marketing led them to overspend, while 4% say it directly caused them to go into debt. The findings also show a massive change in credit card use. In the UK, 69% of students now have a credit card compared with 28% in 2024. Yugo links a some of this rise to AI advertising, which can influence spending decisions. The company says…

Legendary ex-Kent all-rounder Darren Stevens steered St Lawrence & Highland Court to a 68-run Kent League Premier Division success against basement boys Holmesdale at home on Saturday.Stevens, now 49, blasted 167 off 127 balls in an innings that included 19 fours and seven maximums.Darren Stevens – hit 167 as St Lawrence & Highland Court beat Kent League Premier Division basement boys Holmesdale by 71 runs at home on Saturday. Picture: Keith GillardHe shared an 84-run stand alongside teenage all-rounder Olly Curtiss (56) – who had signed a month-long Kent rookie contract for the Metro Bank One-Day Cup the day before…

Image Credit: Getty Images Whoopi Goldberg, born Caryn Elaine Johnson, has been a force in entertainment for more than four decades, earning her place as one of the few EGOT winners in history with awards in film, television, music, and theater. Beyond her iconic movie roles in The Color Purple, Ghost, and Sister Act, the multi-talented star, 69, has become a daytime TV mainstay as a co-host on The View for almost two decades. Over the years, she’s built an impressive fortune through acting, producing, writing, stand-up, and her lucrative talk show role. In 2025, as many popular, long-standing hosts…

The new owner is now officially at Andrew Morris Estate Agents, an agency that has been running for nearly 40 years in Hereford. Craig Sewell joined the company in 2010, and describes the last 15 years as “growing with the business”, where he became a joint-owning director in 2022. The company was founded in August 1986 by Andrew Morris, and his wife, Sandra. Having been a property professional for nearly sixty years, he announced that he felt the “time was right” to sell the business to Sewell, who officially took over as the new owner of the business on 1st…

More than one in five private rented homes in England currently fail to meet the Decent Homes Standard (DHS), according to the latest analysis from software specialist InventoryBase. Based on the latest available government data, InventoryBase found that an estimated total 3.78 million residential dwellings in England currently fall below the Decent Homes Standard, equivalent to 14.9% of all homes. This means that should the proposed extension of the DHS within the Renter’s Rights Bill (RRB) pass into law, they would be illegal to rent. The data shows that with social housing, where DHS standards have been in place since…

More women are planning to buy a home on their own, rather than with a partner, according to new research commissioned by Skipton Building Society. The study of 1,000 women who do not currently own a home finds that 37% of them intend to buy a property independently, while 35% would buy with a partner. In 2024, Skipton processed 11.5% more solo mortgage applications from women than men and so far in 2025, it has received almost 7% more applications from women buy alone than men. 41% of those asked said they wanted full control over decisions like where to…

Location : The M6 northbound between junctions J41 and J42 . Reason : Accident involving a vehicle crossing the central reservation. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:45 and 12:00 on 11 August 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:45 and 12:00 on 11 August 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Source link

Experts have said Brighton’s Fortune of War pub is among the best places the country has to offer for a drink by the ocean. It comes as Big 7 Travel has shared its picks for the 25 best pubs in the UK for a seaside pint. Introducing the list, the publisher said: “Whether it’s a welcome pause after a countryside ramble, a cosy lunch on a blustery coastal day, or a sun-soaked base in the height of summer, there’s a certain magic to a seaside pub. @guessliszt0 Brighton fortune of war #fortuneofwar #brightonnightlife ♬ original sound – Guess “Salty air, weather-worn…

The government has proposed an increase to the National Living Wage (NLW), from £12.21 to £12.71, from April 2026. While the announcement is said to be “indicative only” and may change, hospitality owners should brace for the increase in costs. Pubs, cafes, and restaurants are one of the largest employers of living wage staff, and directly affected by minimum wage rises. That means, alongside higher staff costs, hospitality professionals could also have to grapple with tighter margins from next Spring. Currently, the NLW is the minimum hourly rate for workers over 21, but there are calls for wage equality between 18-20-year-olds and over-21s,…