Labour's Fresh Crisis: Flag Row and Housing Policy Collapse
Exclusive analysis reveals how a leaked memo on flag displays and a deepening housing policy crisis threaten to derail Keir Starmer's premiership. Inside the turmoil shaking Westminster.
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Council blocks family's move to be with dying mum
A grieving son tells of his anguish after Wigan Council blocked his family's move to be closer to his terminally ill mother in her final days, citing a 'no property swap' policy.
Couple raffles £600k home to escape Labour housing market
A Yorkshire couple is raffling their £600,000 dream home for just £2 a ticket, citing Rachel Reeves' housing policies and a stagnant market as their reason for the drastic move.
Queensland's homeless crisis: Mass motel evictions exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how Queensland's new social housing policy is leading to mass evictions of homeless families from emergency accommodation, sparking a severe humanitarian crisis.
Mum's horror in mould and mice-infested temporary home
A desperate mother reveals the squalid conditions her family endures in a damp-riddled temporary flat, battling mould and mice while pleading with the council for a safe home.
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
Minister: Housing crisis needs Taylor Swift-level thinking
Australia's Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil sparks debate by suggesting the housing crisis requires 'Taylor Swift-level' policy innovation, drawing both criticism and support for her unconventional approach.
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.
Hull's 1980s Housing Co-op: A Defiant Alternative to Thatcher
An exclusive look back at Hull's Giroscope housing cooperative, a radical 1980s experiment in community-led living that offered a defiant alternative to Thatcherism and whose legacy still resonates today.
Labour's 1.5 Million Home Plan to Solve Housing Crisis
Exclusive: Labour unveils radical 'build-up-not-out' housing strategy, pledging 1.5 million new homes and taking on NIMBY councils to fix Britain's housing emergency.
Angela Rayner pledges housing revolution with new towns
Deputy Labour Leader Angela Rayner vows a radical housing overhaul with new towns, affordable homes, and sweeping planning reforms to tackle the UK's deepening crisis.
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.
Australia's £7.4bn Housing Crisis Solution: 40,000 New Homes
The Australian government unveils a massive £7.4 billion housing package to tackle the nation's escalating affordability crisis, aiming to build 40,000 new social and affordable homes by 2029.
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.
Australia's 'Spare Room Tax' Fines Homeowners For Empty Rooms
Australian homeowners are being hit with hefty fines for having empty spare rooms, a controversial policy dubbed the 'spare room tax'. Critics slam the move as a cruel blow during a severe housing shortage.
Mum of six lives in 3-bed home with 12 people
A struggling mother of six shares her heartbreaking story of living in cramped conditions with 12 people in a three-bedroom house as the UK housing crisis worsens.
Fraudsters Exposed as Owners of Council Houses
A damning investigation reveals fraudsters own council houses meant for vulnerable families, sparking outrage and calls for urgent reform.
Right to Buy discounts cost taxpayers £1.5bn
New figures reveal the staggering cost of Right to Buy discounts to UK taxpayers, raising questions about the scheme's future amid soaring demand and housing shortages.
Starmer slams govt over social housing 'failure'
Labour leader Keir Starmer accuses the government of failing to address the housing crisis, as new figures reveal a dramatic shortfall in social home construction.
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.
Army could be deployed to solve UK housing crisis
Ministers are reportedly exploring the use of military resources to accelerate housebuilding amid a growing housing shortage in the UK.
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.
Right to Buy fuelled housing crisis, cost £45bn
A new report reveals that England's Right to Buy scheme has exacerbated the housing crisis, leaving taxpayers with a staggering £45bn bill. Discover the hidden costs and long-term impacts of this controversial policy.
Govt transfers riverside land control to Housing Ministry
The UK government has controversially transferred control of riverside land from local authorities to the Ministry of Housing, sparking concerns over local democracy and development priorities.
Labour proposes tax on foreign property investors
The Labour Party proposes a new tax on foreign property investors to address the UK's housing crisis, aiming to make homes more affordable for locals.
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.
Spain to seize empty homes to tackle housing crisis
Spain's government plans to confiscate vacant properties owned by banks to address the nation's housing shortage, sparking debate over property rights and social welfare.
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