Jodrell Bank given Unesco World Heritage status

Jodrell Bank in Cheshire has been named a Unesco World Heritage site. The Cheshire observatory, which is owned by the University of Manchester, has been at the forefront of astronomical research for decades. The coveted listing recognises Jodrell Bank’s role in transforming our understanding of the universe and it will also “make sure that this remarkable site will continue to inspire young scientists and astronomers all over the world”, Heritage minister Rebecca Pow said. Jodrell Bank is the home of the Lovell...

House prices edge up, but growth to remain lacklustre amid Brexit uncertainty

House prices edged up 0.1% between May and June but Brexit uncertainty is set to weigh on growth over the coming months, according to a new survey. Property prices edged higher month on month in June to an average of £216,515 after adjustment for seasonal factors, according to the Nationwide house price index. This marks an improvement on the 0.2% monthly fall recorded in May. But the building society said annual house price growth slipped to 0.5%, down from 0.6%...

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