24-Hour Emergency Repair Law for Social Housing
New legislation forces social housing providers to fix emergency hazards within 24 hours following the tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak from mould exposure.
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£5,000 Japanese Homes Could Fix Australia Housing Crisis
Australia considers importing Japan's revolutionary prefabricated homes costing just £5,000 as radical solution to catastrophic housing shortage and affordability crisis.
Britain's prefab revival: Councils turn to pod homes
Eleven UK councils are embracing radical prefabricated housing estates as temporary solutions to combat soaring homelessness and migrant accommodation pressures. Discover how this post-war approach is making a surprising comeback.
Brighton's radical reverse Right-to-Buy housing plan
Brighton & Hove Council launches groundbreaking scheme to repurchase former council homes, tackling the city's severe social housing crisis head-on with a reverse Right-to-Buy initiative.
Government slashes London affordable housing quotas
Ministers confirm controversial plans to reduce affordable housing requirements for new developments in London, sparking warnings of worsening the capital's housing crisis and pushing out key workers.
Zurich's housing cooperatives solve Europe's homes crisis
Discover how Zurich's innovative housing cooperatives offer a blueprint for tackling Europe's deepening housing crisis through community-led solutions and sustainable urban planning.
Council quashes £150 fine for coffee down drain
A London council has been forced to overturn a controversial £150 penalty issued to a woman for disposing of coffee grounds down a drain, in a case that sparked widespread criticism of jobsworth enforcement.
Australia's $10bn housing crisis fix as ownership plummets
The Australian government announces a landmark $10 billion housing package as new data reveals home ownership is becoming a distant dream for millions. Exclusive analysis shows the true scale of the affordability crisis gripping the nation.
Man sleeps in wheelchair for 18 months in mouldy flat
A disabled grandfather reveals his heartbreaking ordeal of sleeping upright in his wheelchair for over a year due to mould-infested council accommodation deemed unsafe by authorities.
Reform UK banned from Kent council over filming incident
Reform UK politicians have been barred from a Kent council building after a controversial video showed party members filming inside, raising questions about political access and conduct.
Liverpool's Bold Solution to UK Housing Crisis
Liverpool is pioneering a radical approach to the housing emergency, championing social rent as Westminster's policies continue to fail. Discover how one city is fighting back against soaring costs and deepening inequality.
Kent Council Explodes in Jackie Weaver-Style Budget Clash
Dramatic footage reveals councillors trading furious insults during heated budget debate, echoing infamous Jackie Weaver Handforth Parish Council clash.
Cancer patient dies after desperate housing search
Tammie, a 49-year-old mother battling terminal cancer, spent her final months fighting eviction and searching for affordable housing in Brisbane's brutal rental market.
Martin Lewis council tax advice could save you hundreds
Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis explains how millions of Brits could be paying hundreds less in council tax - and how to challenge your band.
Labour councils serve 200 no-fault eviction notices
Exclusive investigation reveals Labour-led councils have issued almost 200 no-fault eviction notices despite party's manifesto pledge to ban the practice, raising questions about housing policy implementation.
Sydney's Affordable Housing Solution: Marrickville Apartments
Groundbreaking development in Sydney's inner-west delivers 73 affordable apartments at 20% below market rates, creating a blueprint for solving Australia's housing affordability crisis.
Martin Lewis: 6 Council Tax Traps Exposed
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis exposes six little-known council tax pitfalls that could be draining your wallet, plus how to challenge your band and claim refunds.
London developers take higher subsidies, build fewer affordable homes
Exclusive investigation reveals property developers in London are receiving increased government subsidies while delivering significantly fewer affordable homes, raising concerns about the effectiveness of public spending in tackling the capital's housing
Record 145,800 homeless children in temporary housing
Shocking new figures reveal over 145,800 children in England are living in temporary housing - the highest number recorded since records began. This investigation exposes the human cost of Britain's housing crisis.
Cardiff Council Faces Major Political Shake-Up After Elections
Cardiff Council is set for significant political changes following recent election outcomes, with Labour falling short of majority control. Discover how the new political landscape will shape Wales' capital city.
Reclaim Council Tax Overpayments - 3 Methods
Thousands of UK households could be owed significant council tax refunds. Discover three proven methods to check if you've overpaid and claim your money back today.
Rat Infestation: Vermin Jump From Cupboards in Family Home
A terrified mother shares her family's horror as rats infest their council property, jumping from cupboards and forcing children to sleep in the living room amid growing pest control crisis.
Noosa Council Fraud Scandal: Major Investigation Launched
Noosa Council faces serious financial investigation after suspected fraudulent activities involving substantial sums of public money, with Queensland authorities now involved.
Council housing sold to developers in Right to Buy crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how cash-strapped local authorities across England are selling former council homes to private developers instead of replacing social housing, exacerbating the national housing crisis.
Labour's nature policy: snails vs housing crisis
The Guardian's editorial challenges Labour's approach to environmental regulations, arguing that blaming wildlife protection for the housing shortage misses the real problem: Britain's broken housing model.
Homeless veteran refused council house in Westminster
Exclusive: A former British Army soldier who served his country faces another night on the streets after Westminster Council refused his housing application, sparking outrage among veterans' charities.
Slash council tax by £800 with Martin Lewis tip
Discover how one household dramatically reduced their council tax payments after following Martin Lewis' expert advice on challenging your band.
Westminster House Horror: 20 Tonnes of Rubbish Cleared
Shocking scenes emerge as Westminster Council clears a staggering 20 tonnes of waste from a luxury London home, revealing a property crisis that's left neighbours horrified and authorities scrambling.
Council boards up wrong house, leaves family homeless
A Kent couple returned from holiday to find their home illegally boarded up by the council in a case of mistaken identity, leaving them temporarily homeless and fighting for compensation.
Labour's housing revolution targets 'boring house' culture
Labour unveils radical housing market reforms targeting 'boring house' culture, boosting first-time buyer opportunities and tackling Britain's property crisis head-on.
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