24-Hour Emergency Repair Law for Social Housing
New legislation forces social housing providers to fix emergency hazards within 24 hours following the tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak from mould exposure.
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£5,000 Japanese Homes Could Fix Australia Housing Crisis
Australia considers importing Japan's revolutionary prefabricated homes costing just £5,000 as radical solution to catastrophic housing shortage and affordability crisis.
Britain's prefab revival: Councils turn to pod homes
Eleven UK councils are embracing radical prefabricated housing estates as temporary solutions to combat soaring homelessness and migrant accommodation pressures. Discover how this post-war approach is making a surprising comeback.
Brighton's radical reverse Right-to-Buy housing plan
Brighton & Hove Council launches groundbreaking scheme to repurchase former council homes, tackling the city's severe social housing crisis head-on with a reverse Right-to-Buy initiative.
DWP November 2025 Payment Dates Confirmed
Complete guide to Department for Work and Pensions payment dates for November 2025, including Universal Credit, State Pension and all benefits affected by bank holidays.
Winter Support: Full List of DWP Benefits 2024
Comprehensive guide to all non-pensioner benefits and cost of living payments available this winter, including eligibility criteria and payment dates from the DWP.
DWP urgent warning to state pensioners over payments
The Department for Work and Pensions alerts millions of state pension recipients about crucial payment deadlines and bank account requirements to avoid Christmas payment disruptions.
Pensioners set for automatic £301 cost of living payment
Exclusive guide reveals which pensioner groups will receive automatic £301 cost of living payments starting this spring - no application needed.
Motability users get £3,000 payments with warning
Thousands of disabled drivers using the Motability scheme could receive unexpected £3,000 payments, but experts warn this might signal upcoming financial challenges for the programme.
Childcare payment trap hits thousands of UK families
Shocking new figures reveal HMRC is demanding thousands of pounds back from struggling families due to childcare payment miscalculations in the Universal Credit system.
Government slashes London affordable housing quotas
Ministers confirm controversial plans to reduce affordable housing requirements for new developments in London, sparking warnings of worsening the capital's housing crisis and pushing out key workers.
Benefits and State Pension Rise Confirmed for April 2025
Universal Credit, PIP, and State Pension payments are set for significant increases next April as the government confirms it will maintain the triple lock. Discover exactly how much more you'll receive.
Zurich's housing cooperatives solve Europe's homes crisis
Discover how Zurich's innovative housing cooperatives offer a blueprint for tackling Europe's deepening housing crisis through community-led solutions and sustainable urban planning.
Australia's $10bn housing crisis fix as ownership plummets
The Australian government announces a landmark $10 billion housing package as new data reveals home ownership is becoming a distant dream for millions. Exclusive analysis shows the true scale of the affordability crisis gripping the nation.
DWP Benefits April 2024: Exact Payment Increases Revealed
Millions of UK households receiving DWP benefits will see significant payment increases from April 2024. Discover exactly how much more you'll receive for Universal Credit, PIP, State Pension and other key benefits.
DWP November Payment Dates: Cost of Living Support Schedule
Millions of UK households to receive vital financial support this November as DWP confirms payment schedule for pensions, benefits and cost of living payments.
Man sleeps in wheelchair for 18 months in mouldy flat
A disabled grandfather reveals his heartbreaking ordeal of sleeping upright in his wheelchair for over a year due to mould-infested council accommodation deemed unsafe by authorities.
Liverpool's Bold Solution to UK Housing Crisis
Liverpool is pioneering a radical approach to the housing emergency, championing social rent as Westminster's policies continue to fail. Discover how one city is fighting back against soaring costs and deepening inequality.
Cancer patient dies after desperate housing search
Tammie, a 49-year-old mother battling terminal cancer, spent her final months fighting eviction and searching for affordable housing in Brisbane's brutal rental market.
Labour councils serve 200 no-fault eviction notices
Exclusive investigation reveals Labour-led councils have issued almost 200 no-fault eviction notices despite party's manifesto pledge to ban the practice, raising questions about housing policy implementation.
Sydney's Affordable Housing Solution: Marrickville Apartments
Groundbreaking development in Sydney's inner-west delivers 73 affordable apartments at 20% below market rates, creating a blueprint for solving Australia's housing affordability crisis.
London developers take higher subsidies, build fewer affordable homes
Exclusive investigation reveals property developers in London are receiving increased government subsidies while delivering significantly fewer affordable homes, raising concerns about the effectiveness of public spending in tackling the capital's housing
Record 145,800 homeless children in temporary housing
Shocking new figures reveal over 145,800 children in England are living in temporary housing - the highest number recorded since records began. This investigation exposes the human cost of Britain's housing crisis.
UK Car Finance Scandal: Millions Could Claim Billions
Discover how UK drivers may have been overcharged thousands in hidden commission, and how new FCA rules could trigger a compensation wave dwarfing PPI.
Lloyds sets aside £450m for car finance claims probe
Exclusive: Lloyds Banking Group sets aside £450 million as FCA investigates discretionary commission arrangements in car finance market, potentially triggering compensation claims for millions of British motorists.
Lloyds sets aside £450m for car finance probe
Exclusive: Lloyds sets aside massive sum as FCA investigates discretionary commission arrangements in car finance market. Potential compensation claims could affect millions.
Council housing sold to developers in Right to Buy crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how cash-strapped local authorities across England are selling former council homes to private developers instead of replacing social housing, exacerbating the national housing crisis.
DWP Payment Dates Change: What You Need to Know
Major changes to DWP payment schedules will affect millions of Britons receiving State Pension and benefits. Find out how the new payment dates from October 2025 will impact your finances.
Labour's nature policy: snails vs housing crisis
The Guardian's editorial challenges Labour's approach to environmental regulations, arguing that blaming wildlife protection for the housing shortage misses the real problem: Britain's broken housing model.
Homeless veteran refused council house in Westminster
Exclusive: A former British Army soldier who served his country faces another night on the streets after Westminster Council refused his housing application, sparking outrage among veterans' charities.
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