Category : Search result: UK housing insulation


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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

UK's Green Homes Scheme Fails: Billions Wasted

A damning National Audit Office report reveals the UK government's flagship green homes initiative has fallen dramatically short, with just 47,500 upgrades completed against a 600,000-home target, leaving billions in potential energy savings unrealised.

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.

Reeves hunts budget headroom to insulate UK economy

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is exploring creative fiscal measures to create additional budget flexibility, aiming to shield Britain's economy from unpredictable bond markets while prioritising economic insulation.

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.

Free Energy Bill Help for Disabled Households

Thousands of disabled households could claim free energy efficiency upgrades worth up to £2,000 through government schemes. Discover if you qualify for boiler replacements, insulation and more.

21 UK Govt Schemes to Cut Home Energy Bills

Discover the full list of UK government grants and schemes available in 2024 to help homeowners improve energy efficiency, cut costs, and increase property value.

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.

Labour's housing revolution: 1.5m new homes promised

Exclusive: Labour unveils radical plan to tackle Britain's housing crisis, promising the 'largest increase in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation' and sweeping mortgage reforms to help generation rent onto the property ladder.

Page 3 of 4