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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Portland's twin crises: Housing costs and drugs drive exodus
Exclusive investigation reveals how Portland, Oregon's celebrated liberal policies have backfired, creating a perfect storm of unaffordable housing and rampant drug use that's driving residents away.
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
Record child homelessness exposes UK government failure
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking rise in child homelessness across the UK, with government policies failing to protect the most vulnerable from poverty and housing insecurity.
Record 145,000 UK Children Face Homelessness Crisis
Shocking new figures reveal the devastating scale of child homelessness across the UK, with over 145,000 children currently living in temporary accommodation as government policies fail to address the growing emergency.
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.
Leaked Memo Exposes Labour's Housing Crisis Plan
An explosive leaked document exposes Labour's internal strategy to tackle Britain's housing emergency, revealing radical planning reforms and controversial targets that could transform communities across England.
Dutch Housing Crisis: Migrants Blamed for Soaring Rents
As the Netherlands grapples with a severe housing shortage and record-high rental costs, a new political storm erupts over whether migrants are becoming scapegoats for systemic failures.
NSW housing law overhaul risks coalmine approvals surge
Exclusive: Environmental groups demand transparency as controversial planning reforms in New South Wales could fast-track new coal projects under streamlined housing legislation.
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.
Labour's Green Belt shake-up targets commuter towns
Exclusive: Wealthy commuter towns could see thousands of new homes built on protected Green Belt land under Labour's controversial planning reforms, with local councils losing veto powers over major developments.
Badenoch's Stamp Duty Bombshell: Tory Tax Plan Revealed
Conservative leadership hopeful Kemi Badenoch faces backlash over leaked plans to abolish stamp duty, raising concerns about market stability and government revenue.
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.
Young Brits declare war on housing crisis
Millennials and Gen Z are declaring war on Britain's housing crisis as new research reveals overwhelming support for radical government intervention to fix the broken property market.
100,000 UK households face homelessness crisis - Labour warning
Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Alison McGovern warns of catastrophic consequences as temporary accommodation costs spiral, calling for immediate government intervention to prevent mass homelessness across England.
Labour cancels Canvey Island 9,500-home development
The newly elected Labour government has cancelled plans for a 9,500-home development on Canvey Island, citing environmental concerns and local opposition. The decision marks a significant shift in housing policy.
Tories vow £5,000 home deposits for young workers
Conservative Party unveils groundbreaking election policy offering thousands towards first homes for young people in work, aiming to solve Britain's housing crisis and win over younger voters.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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