US 30-year mortgage rates climbs to 6.46%, highest in nearly 7 months; homebuyers face fresh cost pressure

The average long-term US mortgage rate has climbed for the fifth consecutive week, reaching its highest level in nearly seven months and adding to affordability challenges for homebuyers during the crucial spring housing season, according to AP.The benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.46% from 6.38% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said. A…

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Temple Bridge will need to be completely replaced, Environment Agency confirms – Photo 1 of 1

A long-closed footbridge near Hurley will need to be completely replaced, the Environment Agency (EA) has said. Temple Bridge provided a crossing over the River Thames, just upstream from Temple Lock, from 1989 until it was closed in May 2023, after surveyors from the EA said it has ‘deteriorated faster than expected’. Over the years,…

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RBI allows Rupee exchange at airport departure counters beyond immigration

The Reserve Bank of India has allowed both residents and non-residents to exchange Indian rupee notes at foreign exchange counters located in departure halls of international airports beyond immigration or customs checkpoints, according to PTI. Earlier, such counters were permitted only to buy Indian rupees from non-residents and sell foreign currency to them. “On a…

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Everton confirm appointment of new academy director and return of familiar face

Everton have appointed Dean Rastrick as their new academy director and brought back Neil Dewsnip to the club 16:00, 02 Apr 2026Updated 16:06, 02 Apr 2026 Everton have confirmed two off-the-field appointments (Image: Jorge Horsted/News Images/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Everton have appointed Dean Rastrick as the club’s new academy director. Rastrick will join the Blues…

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