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A group of landowners has launched a judicial review in the High Court to challenge the government’s efforts to reform the freehold and leasehold property ownership system. Among them are some of the UK’s wealthiest landowners and two major charities, who collectively hold the freeholds of thousands of properties – primarily flats. They argue that legislation passed by the previous Conservative government in 2024 infringes on their human rights. Specifically, they claim that the new law violates their right to peaceful enjoyment of private property, as protected under the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). However, leaseholders have raised concerns…

Following our report yesterday on the property industry’s silence in response to the Panorama undercover investigation into conditional selling by estate agents, the National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team issued a statement to EYE. It suggests that Trading Standards may potentially review the case. A spokesperson says NTS is particularly keen that people report cases – you’ll notice they’ve included guidance on how to do so in the statement below. “Estate agents who do not pass offers to sellers because the prospective buyer chooses not to use additional linked services – such as mortgage advice or…

Karl Williams was arrested on Sunday, July 13, and was charged the day after the theft at the One Stop shop with 11 additional offences at Brighton Magistrates’ Court. The 41-year-old was also sentenced for previous thefts and breaches of bail conditions. Williams, of Stonehouse Drive, Hastings, pleaded guilty to multiple thefts from local retailers. Williams was jailed for 16 weeks following a string of thefts (Image: Sussex Police) Court documents noted his theft from the One Stop store on Ore Valley Road in Hastings, on June 17, 2025, where he stole £100 worth of confectionery. The court ruled that Williams’ offences…

Location : The M6 northbound between junctions J6 and J7 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:15 and 00:30 on 17 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 30 minutes against expected traffic. Source link

View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images At just the age of 11, Emma Watson cemented her spot in the pop culture zeitgeist due to her role as Hermione Granger, the quick witted and precocious witch in the Harry Potter film franchise. The actress and activist, 31, has made a name for herself since the debut of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. She has gone on to star in other notable film projects, including The Bling Ring, Beauty and the Beast, and Little Women. With a high-profile career comes high-profile relationships, but Emma has made it a point to keep…

AA is currently reporting slow traffic due to crash between a car and a motorbike on the A286 Bepton Road both ways near Pretoria Avenue. Source link [Featured] [Just In]

South Africa may be far down south, but don’t be fooled, its startup scene is buzzing, and few sectors have seen quite the same level of growth as SaaS. In 2025, software-as-a-service businesses are thriving, offering cloud-based solutions to everything from payments and logistics to customer engagement and education. For startups in this space, the model is a win-win – scalable, affordable and accessible to businesses of all sizes. The country’s mix of tech talent, entrepreneurial energy and increasing internet penetration has created the perfect conditions for SaaS to flourish. And with more and more investors acknowledging the potential in…

Location : The M25 anticlockwise at junction J3 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 16 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Source link

The altercation is understood to have started outside Buddha Nail Studio in Western Road, before continuing westbound opposite McDonald’s. One group fled the scene towards Churchill Square. The victim – a man in his 30s – was treated at the scene by the ambulance service and taken to hospital, where he remains in a critical condition. Two men, aged 36 and 37, both from Brighton, have been arrested in connection with the assault and have been released on bail while enquiries continue. Detective Inspector Jenny Pietersen said: “This was a violent incident that has left a man with life-threatening injuries,…

Over the past five years, various businesses have gone into administration, leaving vacant shop fronts in their wake. Now, in an unexpected move, the UK Government is proposing a ban on certain business leases, in order to revitalise the struggling high street. Commercial leases in England and Wales commonly include an Upwards Only Rent Review (UORR) clause. This means the rent can only stay the same or increase, never fall – even if the market rent drops. But part of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, announced last Thursday, would ensure a ban on UORRs, meaning they could legally not…