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Skipton, a historic market town in Yorkshire, has been named the happiest place to live in Great Britain according to Rightmove's 2025 survey. Residents praise its access to nature, friendly community, and affordability, with the town topping the index for the first time since the survey began. London boroughs follow behind.
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As of November 2025, the UK faces a worsening housing crisis with social housing waits extending up to 200 years in some areas. The government has cut affordable housing quotas in London from 35% to 20% to accelerate construction, while plans to move asylum seekers from costly hotels to disused military barracks have sparked local opposition and cost concerns. Despite increased construction starts, current rates fall far short of Labour's 1.5 million homes target, with social housing delivery particularly lagging.
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Target's Black Friday gift bags faced criticism for low-value items, with customers expressing disappointment over the lack of substantial swag. Meanwhile, other retailers like Lowe's offered more generous freebies, highlighting a competitive gap in holiday marketing strategies.
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Cauldeen Primary School in Inverness canceled its planned Christmas musical after receiving racist and abusive online messages. The production included a scene about Syrian refugee children. Police are investigating threats, and the school has shifted to other festive activities amid tensions over asylum plans in the city. The story highlights online hostility and community tensions.