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Understanding Cookies and Privacy: A Guide for Yahoo Users Technology shifts fast. The ways companies get and use user data shift too. Yahoo stands as a key name in the digital world. It uses many tools to make work on its sites smoother. This article shows how Yahoo uses cookies, what this means for privacy, and how users can set their own choices. Yahoo: A Member of a Diverse Brand Family Yahoo stands...

Exeter Faces Student Accommodation Crisis as Properties Targeted for Rent Overview of the Real Estate Landscape Exeter now shows a fast shift in its property market. Over half of the rentals serve as student housing. Recent figures show that more than 60% of Rightmove listings target student renters. Many of these homes work as HMOs. This change sparks talks on housing supply and local community ties. The...

Birmingham HMO Application Rejected Amid Community Concerns Birmingham City Council has rejected a plan. The plan would change a building on Pershore Road into a seven‐bedroom house for several occupants. The council acted after community voices raised strong concerns. Community members stressed that the area already has many HMOs. This close link between plan and concern made the change seem risky. The...

Rising Concerns Over HMO Developments in Surrey: A Local's Perspective Introduction: A Worrying Trend Surrey residents see more HMOs appear in their towns, and they worry about changes. Sunbury reports show that neighbours fear their streets may change like those in Hounslow, where many homes share tenants. Recent projects make people talk about keeping community ties and following local rules. The Case of...

Oxbridge Growth Corridor Project Aims to Add £78bn to UK Economy Introduction The UK government plans to boost the economy. They wish to connect Oxford and Cambridge. This project may add £78 billion to the economy by 2035. Chancellor Rachel Reeves spoke in Oxfordshire. She said linking these two cities could build a tech hub similar to Silicon Valley in Europe. Strategic Importance of Oxford and...

Upcoming Changes to Council Tax on Second Homes: What Property Investors Need to Know In spring 2025, property investors in England will face new council tax rules. The new rules affect second homes used only for decoration and vacation. Local councils can raise the tax by up to 100% on these properties. Similar measures have already been used in Scotland and Wales. This change may have a big effect on...

Shelter Scotland Calls for Urgent Action Amid Edinburgh Housing Rights Concerns On December 13, 2024, Shelter Scotland staged a protest outside the Edinburgh City Chambers. This charity works on housing and homelessness. Protesters gathered after claims spread that the City of Edinburgh Council voted to pause housing rights for people in need until March 2028. The claim sparked anger and debate. Concerns...

Gravesend Council Imposes Hefty Fines on Unlicensed HMOs Gravesham Borough Council has acted against unlicensed HMOs. The council fined two landlords a total of £27,500. The aim is tenant safety and fair rules in the private rental market. This step comes as housing standards in Gravesend attract more attention. Details of the Fines The fines come from two cases. One property on Granville Road led to a...

Understanding Yahoo's Family of Brands: A Guide to Cookies and Personal Data Use Today, digital life means sharing data online. It matters to know how data is used by each service. Yahoo stands long in the internet space. It holds many sites and apps in its group. This article shows how Yahoo works with its group, explains what cookies are, and tells how they affect your browsing. It speaks on digital ads...

Eastbourne Housing Proposal for HMO Conversion Refused By Sam Pole, Reporter Published: 4th April 2025, 16:10 BST Eastbourne Borough Council made a decision. They refused a plan to change a house on Redoubt Road into an eight-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). The plan also aimed to create a one-bedroom flat. Local residents opposed the plan strongly. Many expressed their concern over many...