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.
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Cybill Shepherd: I refused to date Elvis Presley
Screen legend Cybill Shepherd reveals how she turned down dating Elvis Presley during the height of his fame in a candid new interview about their unexpected encounter.
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.
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.
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.
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
Kent mother's NHS ordeal: GP refused toddler's MRI scan
Exclusive: A Kent mother reveals her distress after an NHS GP dismissed urgent MRI scan request for her two-year-old daughter showing potential brain injury symptoms, raising serious concerns about patient safety.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bristol mum's horror council house with rats and mould
A Bristol mother reveals the shocking conditions her family has endured for years - from rats and mould to collapsing ceilings - as the council faces accusations of neglect.
Housing activist's warning to Labour government
Prominent housing activist Kwajo Tweneboa issues stark warning to Labour government about social housing crisis, demanding immediate action to fix Britain's broken housing system.
Daughter refuses school to get married - mum devastated
A concerned mother shares her heartbreaking story as her 15-year-old daughter refuses education, prioritising marriage over schooling in a troubling family crisis.
Labor's Housing Revolution: New Scheme for First-Time Buyers
Exclusive interview with Housing Minister Clare O'Neil reveals how Labor's ambitious new housing scheme will transform property ownership for struggling Australians. Discover the key policies designed to tackle the affordability crisis head-on.
Cambridge grad dies after conspiracy theories lead to chemo refusal
A promising Cambridge University graduate died after refusing conventional cancer treatment, with an inquest revealing her mother's conspiracy theories influenced the fatal decision.
Cambridge graduate dies after refusing cancer chemotherapy
A Cambridge University graduate and mother-of-three who rejected conventional cancer treatment in favour of alternative therapies has died, with a coroner concluding her death was influenced by her anti-vaccination beliefs and chemotherapy refusal.
Sydney housing crisis as development applications plunge 70%
Exclusive investigation reveals how planning bottlenecks and infrastructure pressures are creating a perfect storm in Sydney's inner-west property market, with development applications collapsing and housing supply at risk.
Sydney Council Backs Plan for 31,000 New Homes
A landmark decision by a Sydney council paves the way for up to 31,000 new homes in Waterloo, promising to tackle the housing crisis while facing significant local opposition over density and infrastructure concerns.
Labour's New Towns: Biggest Housing Plan Since Milton Keynes
Keir Starmer's Labour Party unveils ambitious plans to create a new generation of towns across England, tackling the housing crisis head-on with sustainable communities and economic growth at their core.
Ryanair passenger denied boarding for being seconds late
A furious traveller's dream holiday to Italy turned into a costly nightmare after Ryanair refused him boarding for arriving at the gate just moments after the official closing time, sparking debate about airline punctuality policies.
Sydney housing chief can't afford to buy a home
Exclusive investigation reveals Sydney Rhodes, the executive tasked with solving Sydney's housing crisis, is living in a rental property while earning a substantial government salary, raising questions about leadership and affordability.
Labour Must Focus Single-Mindedly on Social Housing
Keir Starmer's Labour Party is being urged to make social housing its absolute priority, with experts warning that failure to build affordable homes could undermine the government's entire agenda.
Camden Council social housing complaints surge 70%
Exclusive investigation reveals a systemic failure in Camden Council's social housing, with residents suffering from severe damp, mould, and vermin infestations as complaint handling collapses.
Housing Crisis Mental Health Emergency for Women and Children
Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's housing emergency is disproportionately devastating the mental health of women and children, creating a hidden public health crisis with urgent calls for government action.
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