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Treasury deletes first-time buyer tweet after criticism from Martin Lewis

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Martin Lewis hits out at ‘irresponsible’ messaging over first-time buyer savings

The Treasury has deleted a tweet about the potential savings that a first-time buyer could potentially make in the light of the mini-budget following criticism from consumer champion Martin Lewis. A Treasury post on Twitter had said: “Thanks to the ...

03 Oct 2022 at 17:46

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Taoiseach and Tánaiste welcome An Post’s stamp marking Michael Collins centenary

Today An Post marks the centenary of the death of Michael Collins with a new stamp. The national rate stamp, designed by Ger Garland, goes on general release on Thursday August 18 and is available in selected post offices nationwide and at anpost....

17 Aug 2022 at 22:33

Special stamps to be released in memory of the Queen

Four stamps that feature portraits of the Queen will be released in her memory, the Royal Mail has announced. The new stamps – the first set to be approved by King Charles III – will go on general sale from November 10 and will feature images of ...

27 Sept 2022 at 17:17

Stamps showcase work of the Royal Marines

New stamps are being issued marking the history and modern-day operations of the Royal Marines. A main set of eight stamps depict some of the roles and operations of the Marines, including commando training and maritime security. A further four ...

29 Sept 2022 at 08:41

Housebuilders boosted by stamp duty cuts and moves to free up planning

Housebuilders have seen shares lift higher after the Chancellor’s move to slash stamp duty and reform Britain’s planning system. Vistry – formerly known as Bovis Homes – and rivals Countryside and Crest Nicholson enjoyed solid gains in the ...

23 Sept 2022 at 12:59

200,000 more people a year ‘will be lifted out of paying stamp duty’

Housing market activity could be boosted after the “nil rate” stamp duty band was doubled from £125,000 to £250,000. But more demand could also mean higher house prices, unless there is a significant increase in the supply of homes, ...

23 Sept 2022 at 12:39

Annual house sales increased by 7.6% in August

The number of house sales in August was 7.6% higher than the same month a year earlier, according to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). An estimated 104,980 housing transactions took place across the UK in August, which was 1.1% higher ...

21 Sept 2022 at 13:08

How will mini-budget announcements affect UK households?

Households will see a shake-up to their finances as a result of the mini-budget delivered by Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng, including a raft of tax cuts. Here is a look at what it could mean for you. – Home movers Permanent cuts to ...

23 Sept 2022 at 18:08

Cutting stamp duty could push up mortgage bills, expert warns

Home buyers may welcome a potential stamp duty cut but they could also end up paying bigger monthly mortgage bills, a finance expert has warned. Ahead of Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget on Friday, The Times reported ...

21 Sept 2022 at 14:05

House sales plunged 54.3% in June compared with same month in 2021

The number of house sales in June roughly halved compared with the same month a year earlier, according to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) figures. Across the UK, an estimated 95,420 homes changed hands in June, marking a 54....

21 Jul 2022 at 11:57

Rachael Blackmore is one of leading Irish sports women featured on new An Post stamps

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Rachel Blackmore is one of leading Irish sports women featured on new An Post stamps

Killenaule champion jockey Rachael Blackmore is one of the leading Irish sports women featured in An Post's new six-stamp booklet brought out ahead of International Women's Day on March 8. Ms Blackmore, the first female ...

02 Mar 2022 at 18:33

New stamps pay tribute to Royal Mail designer David Gentleman

A new set of stamps is being launched to pay tribute to the designer credited with changing the face of British stamp design. David Gentleman has designed 103 stamps for Royal Mail and provided many more artworks for ...

18 Feb 2022 at 01:25

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