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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Olympian slammed for £20m mansion demolition plans
Former Olympic athlete sparks national outrage after announcing controversial decision to bulldoze multi-million pound estate while Britain grapples with severe housing shortage.
Penguin Bar Shortage Hits UK Supermarkets
Britain faces a sweet crisis as Penguin bars vanish from supermarket shelves following McVitie's decision to pause production, sparking nationwide disappointment and frantic searches.
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 145,800 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.
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.
Britain's bungalow crisis traps older homeowners
A critical shortage of suitable single-storey properties is leaving older Britons stranded in family homes, with bungalow construction at record lows despite soaring demand from ageing population.
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.
UK Government Confirms Medicine Supply Disruption Crisis
Exclusive: The Department of Health reveals ongoing medicine supply issues affecting NHS patients across Britain, with officials working urgently to resolve critical shortages.
RBA: Housing crisis driven by supply shortage, not rates
Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock challenges critics, arguing Australia's housing affordability crisis stems from chronic undersupply rather than monetary policy decisions.
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.
Faulty wiring suspected in child death house fire
A coronial inquest into the tragic death of a three-year-old boy in a Darwin social housing fire reveals faulty electrical wiring may have caused the blaze that claimed his young life.
Homeless children dying in UK temporary housing crisis
Shocking investigation reveals children are dying in UK temporary accommodation as housing crisis deepens, with families trapped in unsafe conditions for years.
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.
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.
Global Passport Shortage Threatens Holiday Plans
Brits face potential travel chaos as worldwide passport production delays threaten to disrupt holiday plans. Discover why this shortage is happening and how to protect your travel arrangements.
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.
Social Care Crisis: 1 in 3 Workers Plan Exit
Shocking new figures reveal nearly a third of social care staff in England are considering quitting within the next two years, threatening to collapse an already strained system.
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.
UK's Bungalow Crisis Fuels Wider Housing Shortage
A severe shortage of single-storey bungalows is fuelling a UK housing crisis, leaving older homeowners stranded and first-time buyers priced out. Discover why the beloved bungalow has all but disappeared from new builds.
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