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.
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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.
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
Labour overtakes Tories on immigration in shock poll
Exclusive polling reveals Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party is gaining significant voter trust on immigration and law & order, traditionally Tory strongholds, signalling a major shift in British politics ahead of the next general election.
Inside Britain's Most Notorious Council Estate
An exclusive look inside the Ferrier Estate in Greenwich, a symbol of failed urban planning now being demolished. Discover the shocking conditions residents endured for decades.
Australia's Home Guarantee Expansion: Price Surge Fears
Exclusive: Labor's expanded scheme to help 50,000 first-time buyers yearly sparks fierce debate. Experts warn it could artificially inflate prices while struggling buyers face a double-edged sword.
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.
Rayner's £800k Seaside Flat Sparks 'Hypocrisy' Row
Deputy Labour Leader Angela Rayner faces accusations of hypocrisy after purchasing an £800,000 flat in a seaside town, directly contradicting her own party's housing policies and a government report warning against second homes.
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.
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.
Foreclosure Crisis Devastates US Tourist Hotspots
A surge in foreclosures is devastating popular tourist destinations in Nevada and Florida, with soaring property taxes and insurance premiums forcing locals out of their homes. Exclusive analysis reveals the human cost of the post-pandemic property boom.
NSW Overhauls Planning Rules to Boost Sydney Housing Density
The Minns government pushes through major planning reforms to boost housing density across Sydney and key NSW regions, facing fierce opposition from local councils and communities over infrastructure and character concerns.
RAF families forced into emergency accommodation amid MOD housing crisis
Exclusive: Dozens of RAF service families face housing turmoil as Ministry of Defence properties remain uninhabitable, forcing them into emergency lodging during critical relocation periods.
Chicago Approves Landmark $25M Reparations Plan
Chicago's suburb of Evanston makes history by approving the first municipal-funded reparations programme for Black residents, addressing decades of housing discrimination.
One in Three Brits Believe They'll Never Own a Home
A stark new study reveals a crisis of confidence in homeownership, with a third of UK adults believing they will never own a property, highlighting a generational divide and deep-seated financial anxieties.
Court Backs Councils to Block Asylum Seeker Hotels
A landmark High Court ruling has handed local councils sweeping powers to shut down asylum seeker hotels using planning laws, throwing the new government's flagship immigration strategy into chaos and creating a multi-million pound emergency.
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.
Badenoch accused of misleading voters over Labour housing plan
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch is under fire for controversial claims that a Labour government would 'punish' homeowners in her Essex constituency with new housing targets, sparking accusations of misleading the public.
Reeves Launches Major Overhaul of UK Property Tax System
Chancellor Rachel Reeves launches a comprehensive review of the UK's property tax system, targeting council tax and stamp duty in a bid to create a fairer, more efficient model for homeowners and the Treasury.
Labour's 'Workers Tax' Could Cost Families £1,600 Extra
Exclusive investigation reveals Labour's proposed 'Proportional Property Tax' could cripple average workers, with bills soaring up to £1,600 annually. Experts warn of devastating impact on family finances and rental markets.
Reeves Plans Radical Overhaul of UK Property Taxes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is poised to overhaul UK property taxes, targeting wealth and potentially reshaping the housing market. Exclusive analysis of the plans and their impact.
Reeves Scraps Stamp Duty Overhaul for Overseas Buyers
In a dramatic U-turn, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has scrapped the previous government's controversial stamp duty relief for non-UK residents, marking a significant shift in housing policy and sparking debate across the property industry.
Reeves unveils stamp duty and planning reforms
New Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces sweeping reforms to stamp duty and planning rules, aiming to revitalise the UK housing market and support first-time buyers.
Finance minister fails basic housing question
Australia's finance minister is under fire after struggling to answer a basic housing affordability question. Critics slam the government's economic policies as out of touch with everyday Australians.
Australia's visa factory backfires as migrant system crumbles
Australia's reliance on cheap migrant labour has spiralled out of control, with a surge in visa grants leading to overcrowded cities and strained public services. Experts warn the system is unsustainable.
Angela Rayner accused of hypocrisy over allotment sale
Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner faces backlash for selling council allotments while advocating for affordable housing, sparking accusations of hypocrisy.
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