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Labour to house asylum seekers on military sites

The Labour government announces a controversial new strategy to temporarily accommodate asylum seekers on disused military sites to tackle the severe housing shortage and clear the backlog of claims.

Starmer Reshuffle: Rayner Appointed Housing Secretary

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer unveils his first major cabinet reshuffle, appointing Deputy Leader Angela Rayner as Secretary of State for Housing. Key changes see Pat McFadden become Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster as Labour moves to implement its

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

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.

NSW Minister: Housing objectors are 'un-Sydneylike'

NSW Planning Minister Paul Scully triggers backlash after describing residents opposing new housing developments as 'un-Sydneylike'. The controversial remarks come amid a fierce debate over Sydney's housing crisis and development policies.

Mum exposed begging for council house while owning 5-bed home

A fraudulent mother who tearfully begged her council for emergency housing, claiming to be homeless, has been exposed as the owner of a spacious five-bedroom home. The shocking case reveals how she manipulated the system for over a year.

Bethel Residents Clash Over Affordable Housing Development

A fierce dispute erupts in Bethel, Connecticut, as locals oppose a 60-unit affordable housing development, citing environmental and infrastructure concerns while developers argue it addresses a critical housing shortage.

Solving the Global Housing Crisis: New Approaches

Discover groundbreaking strategies to address the worldwide housing shortage, from modular homes to policy reforms. Learn how cities and nations are adapting to this pressing challenge.

Thatcher's Right to Buy: Legacy of Lost Homes

Decades after its launch, Margaret Thatcher's Right to Buy policy continues to spark debate. This article examines its lasting impact on housing availability and affordability in the UK.

Starmer faces Labour revolt over Palestine policy

Labour leader Keir Starmer is under fire from both MPs and activists as his stance on recognising a Palestinian state sparks controversy. With tensions rising within the party, could this issue derail Labour's unity ahead of the next election?

Labour's 1.5 million home plan for UK housing crisis

Shadow Environment Secretary Steve Reed unveils Labour's ambitious housing strategy, pledging 1.5 million new homes to address Britain's chronic shortage while balancing environmental concerns.

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