UK Construction Shrinks at Fastest Rate Since Pandemic
The UK construction sector contracted at its quickest pace since May 2020 in November, with the PMI hitting 39.4. Read the full analysis of the downturn.
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West Virginia population crisis as coal industry dies
McDowell County to lose nearly a third of residents by 2040 as coal industry decline creates demographic crisis. Discover the grim future facing West Virginia's former mining heartlands.
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.
New 'default yes' planning rule for station homes
Housing Secretary Steve Reed announces planning reforms to fast-track 1.5 million homes near transport hubs. Discover how this impacts local councils and green belt areas.
Reeves unveils radical planning overhaul for 1.5m homes
Labour's Shadow Chancellor announces sweeping reforms to fast-track 1.5 million new homes, pledging to override local opposition and transform Britain's planning system.
Reeves vows planning revolution and housebuilding boom
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises sweeping planning reforms and ambitious housebuilding targets in landmark speech, vowing to 'get Britain building again' with a pro-business agenda.
Reeves declares economic emergency in budget speech
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers her first major speech, announcing sweeping reforms to boost UK growth, overhaul planning systems, and restore economic stability after what she calls '14 years of chaos'.
Reeves unveils economic overhaul in first speech
New Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers landmark economic address, declaring end to Tory austerity and announcing sweeping planning reforms to boost UK growth.
Labour's 1.5 Million Home Plan to Transform UK Housing
Keir Starmer's Labour Party unveils ambitious plan to turbocharge housebuilding, confront NIMBYism and solve Britain's housing crisis with sweeping planning reforms.
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.
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.
Labour's 1.5 Million Homes Plan Unveiled
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils Labour's ambitious plan to turbocharge housebuilding across England, promising the biggest planning shake-up in a generation to tackle the housing crisis head-on.
Reeves announces major economic reset in first budget
Britain's first female Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces sweeping planning reforms and economic changes in her debut budget, promising growth and infrastructure revolution.
Reeves' Budget: British ISAs, Housing Push & Economic Overhaul
Labour's first Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces sweeping economic reforms including new investment ISAs, pension fund transparency rules, and a major housebuilding push in her debut Budget statement.
Sadiq Khan: London Housing Emergency Demands Action
Mayor Sadiq Khan declares London's housing situation a 'genuine emergency' and calls for radical new powers to accelerate homebuilding and tackle the deepening affordability crisis.
Tory minister clashes with government over housing targets
Cabinet minister Claire Coutinho breaks ranks to oppose government's housing targets in her constituency, exposing deep Conservative divisions on planning policy ahead of general election.
Reeves declares economic 'national mission' in budget plans
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces sweeping economic reforms targeting growth, housebuilding and green investment in first major speech.
Reeves pledges planning revolution to boost housebuilding
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges to confront NIMBY resistance and fast-track Britain's housing revolution with bold planning reforms if Labour wins power.
Taylor Wimpey halts 1,200 homes after Budget changes
Housebuilding giant Taylor Wimpey suspends major Buckinghamshire development following Labour's Autumn Budget planning changes, dealing early blow to government housing targets.
Reeves Unveils Labour's Economic Revolution
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers landmark speech outlining Labour's radical economic overhaul, from housebuilding boom to planning system shake-up and North Sea oil confrontation.
Reeves Declares War on Housebuilding Blockers
New Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a sweeping pro-growth agenda, vowing to force through major housing projects and reinstate mandatory local building targets to boost the UK economy.
UK Housebuilding Plummets to Post-War Low, Councils Warn
New data reveals a catastrophic decline in UK housebuilding, with construction starts falling to levels not seen since the 1940s. Councils warn of a deepening housing crisis as government targets are missed by a staggering margin.
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.
Trump's health concerns intensify amid campaign fatigue
Growing worries over Donald Trump's health have intensified as experts highlight signs of exhaustion and potential cognitive strain during his recent campaign appearances.
Las Vegas drink prices soar amid tourism slump
As tourism in Las Vegas takes a hit due to political tensions, bars and casinos are hiking drink prices to compensate for lost revenue. Find out how the city's nightlife is adapting.
Andy Griffiths on fighting childhood reading decline
Bestselling children's author Andy Griffiths discusses the decline in reading among kids, the magic of storytelling, and how his wildly popular Treehouse series is reigniting a love for books.
Wyoming tops US population decline as California exodus continues
New census data reveals Wyoming as the state with the highest population decline, while California leads in overall departures. Discover the trends reshaping America's demographic landscape.
Traditional British puddings at risk of extinction
Classic British puddings like spotted dick and jam roly-poly are vanishing from home kitchens, warns English Heritage. A new study reveals younger generations are abandoning these beloved desserts, putting centuries of culinary tradition in jeopardy.
European tourist town faces business collapse
A beloved tourist hotspot is on the brink of losing hundreds of businesses due to soaring costs and declining visitor numbers. Locals fear the town's charm may vanish forever.
Vegas tourism drop blamed on airport issues and Trump
Las Vegas sees a surprising drop in tourism, with experts pointing to Reid Airport's capacity constraints and Donald Trump's political influence as key factors. Canadians, once a major visitor group, are also staying away.
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