A vulnerable widow who was excluded from her husband's Will has been granted financial provisions by the High Court, receiving a share of his estate worth over £1 million.

Karnail Singh left his entire estate to his two sons, excluding his widow, Mrs. Harbans Kaur, and his four daughters, intending to pass his estate only to the male heirs.

Although the housing market has experienced a decline in prices, first-time buyer activity witnessed a significant increase at the beginning of 2023.

First Direct bank reported an 18 per cent surge in first-time mortgage applications compared to December of the previous year, marking the largest increase since September last year.

The UK has introduced new regulations to combat underage marriage through the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022, effectively banning child marriage in the country.

The Act, applicable in England and Wales, now prohibits 16- and 17-year-olds from marrying or entering civil partnerships, even with parental consent.