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.
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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
Bedroom Tax Backlash: 1.5M Hit by £1,200 Benefit Cuts
Exclusive investigation reveals the brutal impact of the 'Spare Room Tax' as families, pensioners, and disabled claimants across the UK are hit with soaring rent arrears and financial hardship.
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.
US Home Prices Crash: Sellers Slash Prices in Major Cities
Exclusive analysis reveals a dramatic surge in property price reductions across the United States, with nearly half of all cities experiencing significant declines. Sellers are forced to make steep cuts as high mortgage rates and economic uncertainty cool
DWP Alert: 7 Million At Risk From New Benefit Scam
The Department for Work and Pensions issues an urgent warning as sophisticated fraudsters target benefit claimants. Learn the red flags to protect your money.
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.
UK clamps down on foreign child benefit fraud
Ministers launch a major crackdown on families fraudulently claiming UK child benefits for children living abroad. New data-sharing powers with foreign governments aim to save taxpayers millions.
UK slashes Child Benefit for children living overseas
Exclusive: The UK government is implementing a major crackdown on Child Benefit claims for children living overseas. The new 'UK link' test could see thousands of families lose crucial financial support. Here's what you need to know.
Bank Holiday DWP Payment Warning for Universal Credit Claimants
Millions of Universal Credit and benefit claimants across the UK are being alerted to crucial changes in payment dates due to the upcoming August Bank Holiday. The Department for Work and Pensions has issued guidance to ensure recipients avoid financial d
100+ Groups Demand Starmer Scrap Two-Child Benefit Cap
A powerful coalition of over 100 women's rights and poverty organisations has issued a stern demand to the incoming Labour government, urging Sir Keir Starmer to abolish the controversial two-child benefit limit, branding it a 'vile policy' that plunges f
Budget to give UK families up to £20,000 a year
Exclusive: Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget to revolutionise child benefit system, lifting the 'unfair' High Income Child Benefit Charge threshold and boosting household incomes for millions.
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.
Universal Credit cuts hit thousands with £470 reduction
Thousands of Universal Credit claimants could see their payments slashed by up to £470 a year due to new government changes. Here’s how it affects you.
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.
Labour's U-Turn Fails to Prevent Poverty, MPs Warn
Despite Labour's reversal on benefit cuts, MPs caution that tens of thousands remain at risk of poverty, urging further action to protect vulnerable households.
Benefit Precisely My Brow Pencil Review
Discover if the Benefit Precisely My Brow Pencil lives up to the hype in our in-depth review. Find out why it might be your next beauty must-have.
7 Reasons DWP Could Stop Your Benefits
Discover the seven key reasons why the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) might halt your benefits and how to avoid losing crucial financial support.
Child Benefit cuts hit thousands of UK families
A major shake-up in HMRC rules means thousands of families will stop receiving Child Benefit payments next month. Find out if you're affected.
Universal Credit changes could cut housing support
Thousands of UK households could lose vital housing support as Universal Credit and Pension Credit rules tighten. Here’s how the changes could affect you.
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