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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.

Labour's radical plan to fix UK housing crisis revealed

Exclusive: Labour unveils sweeping reforms to fix Britain's broken housing market, including a major planning overhaul and new powers for first-time buyers, as the party declares a 'moral mission' to make homes affordable again.

Starbucks barista refuses to write 'Charlie Kirk' on cup

A Starbucks barista in the US ignited a firestorm after refusing to write 'Charlie Kirk' on a customer's cup, citing company policy. The incident, involving the conservative Turning Point USA founder, has triggered a intense debate on political bias and c

ChatGPT Refuses to Mimic UK Tabloid Style

OpenAI's ChatGPT has drawn a line in the sand, refusing a user's request to rewrite an article in the style of a major UK right-wing tabloid, citing its policy against generating partisan content.

UK House Price Crash Alert: Major Cities Show Warning Signs

Exclusive analysis reveals alarming property market indicators across Britain's largest metros. Liverpool, Manchester, and Birmingham show critical overvaluation signals that could precede significant price corrections. Discover which areas are most at ri

Perth Family Priced Out in Rental Market Crisis

A working family from Perth faces an agonising search for a new home after their landlord put their rental property on the market, exposing Scotland's deepening housing affordability crisis.

HMO Takeover: How 'Mini-Hotels' Are Swallowing UK Suburbs

Exclusive investigation reveals the staggering spread of Houses in Multiple Occupation across England and Wales, transforming residential streets and sparking a fierce backlash from locals over noise, waste, and community erosion.

UK Housebuilding Plummets to Post-War Low, Councils Warn

New data reveals a catastrophic decline in UK housebuilding, with construction starts falling to levels not seen since the 1940s. Councils warn of a deepening housing crisis as government targets are missed by a staggering margin.

Family's 3-Year Hotel Nightmare After UK Move

A young family who relocated from Australia for a better life reveal their three-year ordeal living in a single Travelodge room, abandoned by a UK council and trapped in a broken housing system.

Cash Refusal & Card Fees: What's Legal in the UK?

A growing consumer dilemma pits the convenience of card payments against the right to use legal tender. We investigate the legality of cash refusal and surcharges in the UK's evolving payment landscape.

Mum's £18k eviction threat over disabled son's decking

A mother in Westminster faces a staggering £18,000 bill and potential eviction after the council ordered the removal of decking she built for her disabled son, igniting a fierce debate over tenant rights and disability provisions.

East Germany's Prefab Housing Finds New Life in Modern Era

Once a symbol of Cold War austerity, East Germany's prefabricated Plattenbau housing estates are experiencing an unlikely renaissance. Discover how these concrete giants are providing a blueprint for tackling today's urgent issues of urban density, sustai

Your 2024 Guide to the £150 Council Tax Rebate

Struggling with the cost of living? Millions of UK households are eligible for a £150 council tax rebate. Our definitive guide explains who qualifies, how to claim, and what to do if you've been missed. Don't miss out on this crucial financial support.

Luxury Nanny Agency in 'Disgusting' Baby Bottle Scandal

An exclusive investigation into a luxury London nanny agency, Celina, reveals shocking customer complaints over stained baby milk bottles, unprofessional conduct, and a refusal to refund. Discover the full story of a parent's nightmare.

Starmer snubs Trump's whisky gift in Scotland

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has declined a gift of Trump-branded Scotch whisky during his visit to Scotland, in a move seen as a pointed diplomatic rebuke to the former US President.

Rayner to sanction councils blocking housing developments

Deputy PM Angela Rayner unveils a major crackdown on English local authorities that obstruct housing development, threatening financial penalties and potential government intervention to tackle the housing crisis.

Family's horror in Ealing Council's rat-poo infested flat

A homeless family with a newborn baby has been left in despair after Ealing Council placed them in temporary housing riddled with rat droppings, damp, and severe disrepair, sparking outrage and calls for immediate action.

Vulnerable at risk as UK housing support slashed

Charities sound the alarm as government cuts to housing vouchers and soaring rents threaten to leave thousands of vulnerable Britons, including families and the elderly, without a home. A perfect storm of policy failure and economic pressure is pushing th

Over 500,000 New Homes Blocked by English Councils

A damning new report uncovers that local councils in England have rejected plans for more than 500,000 new homes in the last five years, severely exacerbating the national housing shortage and pricing out a generation.

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