Birmingham area among best places to live and house prices 'reasonable'

NewsMidlands NewsJewellery QuarterIt's a popular spot ideal for city centre commuters11:31, 02 Aug 2026A sought-after area of Birmingham is considered among the best places to live in the country.‌And there's good news for couples keen on snapping up a pad here - experts say property prices are still reasonable, for no

Nation.Cymru staff Women in parts of Wales can expect to live little more than 50 years in good health, while the average healthy life expectancy in Wales remains below that of England, according to new figures. Data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows the median healthy life expectancy at birth

There is a clear geographical divide across England and Wales, new figures suggest