Cladding tax on new homes ‘could worsen housing emergency’

Buyers of newbuild homes in Scotland may have to shoulder an extra tax as ministers look at ways to fund the removal of unsafe cladding on buildings. Industry bosses have said that the plans to raise £30 million annually by introducing a levy on some …

Planning approvals for new homes in England drop to 13-year low

India tour of England 2025: Who will replace Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma in playing XI? A look at likely contenders

For an Indian Test cricketer, challenges don't come bigger than a trip to England. Technique and temperament are tested in epic proportions, and the tour could define which route you take forward as a player. For Shubman Gill, there is more on the …

Rahul smashes ton after landing in England, all but cements position as opener

KL Rahul announces his arrival in England with a style by hitting a sublime century against England Lions in the 2nd unofficial Test. Rahul, who is raring to prove himself once again, all but put a stamp on his place as an opener for the upcoming Test …

George Ford opens up on offers to leave Sale and Owen Farrell's England return

The England fly-half nears a major international milestone but first faces old club Leicester in the Premiership semi-finals   Few players on the planet know the business of knockout rugby better than George Ford: 10 major finals and counting, with wins …

School holidays are coming: check out the top 10 best family mountain bike rides, as chosen by Forestry England

From Haldon Forest in Exeter to Kielder Forest, there are plenty of shorter routes to enjoy with the family Not all mountain biking has to be about shredding hard and jumping of 16 foot drops. Sometimes, it’s nice to go back to basics, and get your kids …

Rangers fans gobsmacked to learn who new boss Russell Martin's girlfriend is

Rangers supporters have taken to social media to express their astonishment after discovering their newly appointed manager Russell Martin is in a relationship with former glamour model Lucy Pinder. The 39-year-old former Scotland international defender…

New Zealand All Blacks Rugby Team Agrees Sponsorship Deal With Broker Gallagher

New Zealand Rugby agreed a sponsorship deal with Gallagher insurance that will give the US-based insurance brokerage naming rights on the playing kit of the All Blacks rugby team. Gallagher’s brand will appear on training and match-day shorts of the All …

Building regulations to mandate solar panels on new homes

Changes to Building Regulations will require solar panels are installed on almost all new homes in England from next year. The forthcoming Future Homes Standard, to be published in full this autumn, will introduce a “functional requirement” for renewable …

Pinnock finds new home in League Two after turning down Cobblers offer

Mitch Pinnock has a new home after his decision to turn down a contract offer from the Cobblers. The 30-year-old is returning League Two Bromley – close to his home – after making eight appearances for the club during the 2014/15 Conference South …