One in four HMOs in England operating illegally
At least 25% of Houses in Multiple Occupation in England are illegal, creating squalid conditions and a £1.4bn NHS burden. Discover the grassroots fightback.
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NYC Mayor Mamdani's Symbolic First Day Commute
New York City's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, began his first full day with a subway ride and swift action on rent. Read about his pledges and the immediate backlash.
South Korea's Climate Goals Conflict with US LNG Deal
South Korea pledges to retire coal plants by 2040, but a major US LNG import deal threatens to lock it into fossil fuels. Can it reconcile its green ambitions with trade pressures?
Young family's 4-year ordeal with bed bugs and mould
A young family in Pimlico has suffered for nearly four years with a severe bed bug infestation and mould outbreak in their Sanctuary Housing flat, leading to serious health issues. Read their shocking story.
Ex-MP: Labour's Tax Pledge Was an Unnecessary Straitjacket
Former Labour MP Tony Wright argues manifesto pledges like Starmer's tax promise are not binding contracts. Good governance requires flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances. Read the full analysis.
Starmer defends tax-raising Budget amid manifesto row
Keir Starmer defends the tax-raising Budget as essential for public services and fighting child poverty, while experts warn it fails to boost growth. Read the full analysis.
Housing Crisis Fuels Far-Right Support in Europe
Oxford researchers reveal how Europe's housing affordability crisis is driving voters to far-right parties. Discover the progressive policies needed to reclaim this vital issue.
IFS: Reeves broke tax pledge in Budget
The IFS says Rachel Reeves broke a manifesto pledge with £26bn tax hikes, pushing the tax burden to a record high. Read the full analysis.
Asylum seeker hotel numbers rise 13% in three months
New data reveals a 13% surge in asylum seekers housed in UK hotels, reaching 36,273. Labour pledges to end the practice by 2029. Discover the latest figures and political responses.
Sydney public housing demolished for affordable units
Carolyn Ienna's 30-year Sydney home demolished as NSW replaces public housing with affordable units. Explore the impact on social housing stock and resident displacement.
PM declines to rule out tax rises ahead of Budget
Prime Minister Keir Starmer refuses to reaffirm manifesto tax pledge ahead of crucial Budget. Will working people face higher taxes? Read the latest.
New homes in England hit near-decade low
Official figures reveal new home construction in England has fallen to its lowest level since 2015/16, dealing a blow to Labour's 1.5 million homes pledge. Discover the full analysis.
MPs: NHS waiting list target at 'serious risk'
MPs warn the Government's key NHS waiting list pledge is in serious jeopardy, drawing parallels to HS2 failures. Will patient care suffer amid major reforms?
New California Community Requires Residents Sign Kindness Pledge
Silverwood, a $7 billion master-planned community in California, requires residents to sign a kindness pledge before moving in. Discover how this innovative approach aims to foster community spirit.
Reeves Abandons Income Tax Rise After Labour Revolt
Chancellor Rachel Reeves performs a major U-turn on planned income tax increases following pressure from Labour MPs fearing a breach of manifesto promises. Discover the political fallout.
Ireland Plans 300,000 New Homes in Five-Year Push
The Irish government announces a radical plan to build 300,000 homes by 2030 to tackle the housing crisis. Discover how this ambitious target will be achieved.
Reeves faces watchdog over Labour tax cut U-turn
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts Budget watchdog scrutiny as Labour considers breaking manifesto pledge with potential 2p income tax cut, sparking political firestorm.
Barangaroo's 'Poor Doors' Segregate Affordable Housing Residents
Exclusive investigation reveals luxury Sydney development segregates affordable housing residents, forcing them to use inferior back entrances while wealthy neighbours enjoy premium facilities.
Labour's Rachel Reeves hints at breaking tax pledge
In a dramatic shift that could break election promises, Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves suggests income tax changes may be necessary despite manifesto commitments, sparking backlash from Conservative opponents.
Labour's Aberdeen jobs pledge in U-turn controversy
Labour faces mounting criticism after appearing to backtrack on their flagship promise to create 1,000 green energy jobs in Aberdeen, with opponents accusing the party of attempting to erase their previous commitments from public memory.
Reeves rules out income tax hike in major economic speech
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves makes firm commitment against increasing income tax or National Insurance in landmark speech, outlining Labour's economic vision for the country.
Reeves rules out income tax and NI rises
Labour's first Chancellor delivers landmark economic speech, committing to no increases in income tax rates or National Insurance while warning of tough spending decisions ahead.
Young Brits abandon homeownership dreams as prices soar
Exclusive survey reveals three-quarters of young Britons believe homeownership is increasingly unattainable as property prices soar beyond reach, creating a permanent renting generation.
Gov unveils Cambridge garden city expansion plan
Ministers reveal ambitious plans to transform Cambridge into a world-leading science superhub with thousands of new homes, sparking both excitement and local concerns about infrastructure and water supply.
Rachel Reeves declares war on landlords in housing reform
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces radical reforms to empower tenants and boost housebuilding, challenging property investors and promising fundamental change to England and Wales' rental market.
Australia's stunning new social housing revealed
Exclusive look at Australia's revolutionary housing commission homes that are transforming social housing with luxury features and modern designs that rival private developments.
Labour scraps landlord licensing in housing overhaul
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces sweeping changes to rental regulations, abolishing mandatory landlord licensing schemes while pledging to build 1.5 million new homes and strengthen tenant protections across England.
Labour's Housing Revolution: 1.5M New Homes Planned
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Labour's transformative planning reforms to accelerate housebuilding, tackle the housing crisis, and boost economic growth across Britain.
Government accused of Cambridge housing 'power grab'
Housing Minister Lee Rowley faces backlash after confirming government intervention in Cambridge development, with critics calling it a 'takeover' of local planning decisions.
Labour's 1.5M Homes Target Failing, Warn Builders
Britain's top housebuilders deliver stark warning to Chancellor Rachel Reeves that planning reforms and economic pressures threaten to derail Labour's flagship housing pledge, dealing another blow to the government's Budget plans.
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