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Our Land: who owns the countryside? New documentary explores the access divide in England and Wales

The documentary explains how the English and Welsh culture of access differs from that of close neighbours like Scotland.

08.05.2026 20

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Ben Mayfield

How Angela Rayner managed to underpay stamp duty – family trusts and tax avoidance explained

Rayner’s case highlights the complexities of a system every UK housebuyer is expected to get to grips with.

05.09.2025 10

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Ben Mayfield