NHS Doctor Shortage Reaches Critical Level, Patients at Risk
A severe shortage of GPs and hospital doctors across the UK is triggering unprecedented NHS waiting times and risking patient safety. Exclusive insights reveal the growing crisis.
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Why Britain's 'Last-Time Buyers' Are Trapped in Family Homes
A perfect storm of soaring costs, a severe shortage of suitable housing, and punishing tax rules is trapping a generation of 'last-time buyers' in homes too big for them, exacerbating the UK's property crisis.
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.
Oxford University's luxury bus for students sparks outrage
Exclusive: Oxford University faces backlash for hiring a luxury double-decker bus to transport students just 1.5 miles between campuses, as many struggle with the city's severe accommodation shortage.
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.
Family's 18-Month Ordeal Living in Broken-Down Bus
A desperate family reveals their heartbreaking reality of living in a broken-down bus for a year and a half, exposing the UK's deepening housing emergency.
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.
Govt Cuts Red Tape to Boost Home Building
In a radical move to tackle the housing shortage, the Albanese government is axing bureaucratic hurdles for builders. New reforms will fast-track approvals, cut paperwork, and get construction crews on site faster to boost desperately needed supply.
Germany's Skills Shortage Crisis Deepens, Warns Hays
Europe's largest economy, Germany, is facing a severe skills shortage that is crippling its key industries and threatening its competitive edge, according to a major report from recruitment giant Hays.
Mum of five forced to sleep in car with children
A desperate mother-of-five reveals the harsh reality of NSW's housing crisis as her family is forced to sleep in their car, facing freezing nights and an uncertain future.
UK New Home Building Plummets to Decade Low
Exclusive analysis reveals a dramatic collapse in UK housebuilding, with new home completions hitting their lowest level in over a decade, exacerbating the national housing crisis.
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.
UK rental market sees sharpest drop since COVID
The UK rental market is experiencing its steepest decline in new properties since the pandemic, with rising demand and shrinking supply pushing prices higher, according to RICS.
Thatcher's legacy: How policies created UK housing crisis
Decades of Thatcherite housing policies have led to a surge in private landlords, exacerbating the UK's housing crisis. Explore the political roots and modern consequences.
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.
Australia's housing crisis forces families into motels
Amid Australia's worsening housing crisis, families are turning to motels as their only refuge. Rising rents and dwindling affordable options leave many with nowhere else to go.
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.
UK care sector faces 152,000 staff shortage crisis
New figures reveal a deepening crisis in the UK's adult social care sector, with a staggering 152,000 vacant positions. Experts warn of severe consequences for vulnerable adults as recruitment struggles continue.
London rents hit record £2,631/month amid housing crisis
New data reveals London's rental market has reached breaking point, with average asking prices soaring to £2,631 per month as supply plummets and demand surges.
Australia's housing crisis: Immigration vs Albanese's 1.2M homes
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's ambitious pledge to build 1.2 million homes faces a major roadblock as record immigration fuels Australia's housing shortage. Experts warn of a deepening crisis.
Australia's population crisis strains housing and infrastructure
Australia faces a mounting population crisis as rapid growth overwhelms housing, healthcare, and transport systems. Experts warn of unsustainable pressures unless urgent action is taken.
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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