In next week’s Budget, Rachel Reeves plans to reduce the ‘right to buy’ discount for council house purchases to protect existing stock for rent, a move criticized as stifling aspiration. This is part of a broader housing package supported by deputy prime minister Angela Rayner, who benefited from the scheme herself. The discount could potentially be reduced from 70% to 25%, with more details expected in the Budget announcement.
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Better weather, better Nelly: Korda shoots up board at ShopRite LPGA Classic with a 66
Nelly Korda had an even-par 71 in the first round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic, marked by four birdies and four bogeys, but improved significantly to a 66 in the second round, aided by calmer weather conditions that allowed for a more aggressive play. After two rounds, she stands at 5 under, six strokes behind leader Ilhee Lee, and expressed her enjoyment of the event's crowd, noting the positive trend in fan support, especially among...
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