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Huge number of property listings slows rising cost of construction
Construction cost growth is slowing, and that may be because buyers have too much choice.

Portman Partners invests in new data centre recruitment service
Portman Partners has invested in Flint DC, a new recruitment service aimed at transforming hiring practices in the data centre industry.

Shenandoah Highway in Tasman closed after crash leaves one person seriously injured
Detours have been set up, with police warning the road is expected to remain closed for some time.

“The girl should be calling men.” Leak exposes Black Basta’s influence tactics.
Disclosure of tactics, techniques, and procedures provides rare glimpse into secretive group.

Dutch vote to ban New Year's fireworks
A majority of MPs back a consumer ban but support a motion postponing it because of the risk of compensation claims.

Ukraine captures two Chinese nationals fighting for Russia
President Zelensky says two soldiers were captured while fighting in Ukraine's Donetsk region.

Government rejects 'buy British' campaign to combat tariffs
Ministers say telling people what to buy is not the answer to US tariffs but they will back UK manufacturers.

Prince Harry's downgraded security was unjustified, court hears
The Duke of Sussex is making his latest legal challenge on the level of police protection he should get when visiting the UK.

'He revelled in his hard man reputation': What led to a teen killing an elderly dog walker
The man who led the inquiry into the killing of Bhim Kohli says it shocked the victim's family and the wider community.

What would a US-China trade war do to the world economy?
The US president says he will hit Beijing with further tariffs, as global markets continue to fall.

Astro Bot dominates Bafta Games Awards with five wins
Sony's 3D platformer scoops five trophies in total at the London ceremony, with Balatro winning best debut.

Watch: Rice scores two wondrous free-kicks as Arsenal flatten Real Madrid
Declan Rice’s team-mates were in disbelief after his spectacular strikes inspired a stunning win in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal tie.

Alpine Energy ordered to refund customers $16.9m
Alpine Energy will not be charged for its $16.9m overcharging of customers, but the money will be recovered and refunded.

Why 4.5% home loan rate could be on cards after US tariffs
Interest rates fell significantly, as stock markets were sent reeling this week.

Trump’s Tariffs: China Vows to 'Fight to The End'
And, US says it will hold direct nuclear talks with Iran.

Philip Green loses case over naming in Parliament
The European Court of Human Rights ruled Sir Philip's human rights were not breached.

Starmer criticises watchdog's benefits forecasts
The PM says he "struggles" with how the Office for Budget Responsibility calculates the impact his policies.

What do Americans think of Trump's foreign policies?
Most Americans do not believe the US should try to take over Greenland or Gaza, a Pew Research survey suggests.

Norwegian teen arrested in UK hotel over national security case
The 18-year-old, who was arrested in West Yorkshire and charged with firearms offences, flew to Manchester from Stavanger.

Roof collapse at Dominican Republic nightclub kills 44 including ex-baseball player
Rescue workers are searching for survivors beneath the rubble.

Iran says it is ready for nuclear deal if US stops military threats
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran will "never accept coercion" ahead of Saturday's talks in Oman.

Government considers nationalising British Steel
There are fears among ministers that the company's blast furnaces could run out of raw materials within days.