Security bosses warn organised crime gangs are exploiting the Christmas shutdown to steal high-value tools and equipment from UK construction sites, with losses potentially exceeding £100m. Learn how firms can protect their assets.
Warwick Ward Machinery Ltd, a major UK plant dealer, has collapsed into administration after 55 years, with most of its 89 staff made redundant. Economic pressures and debt from an employee buyout cited as causes.
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.
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.
A fiery political clash erupts as new data reveals the Albanese government is 70,000 homes behind its 1.2 million target. Discover the debate and the figures driving the housing crisis.
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.
Russian forces launch devastating strikes on Zaporizhzhia hours after Ukraine welcomes European modifications to Trump's controversial peace plan. Read the latest developments.
New South Wales launches architect-designed pattern books to accelerate construction of 112,000 mid-rise apartments, cutting approval times by half while maintaining design quality.
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.
Shocking report reveals hundreds of UK construction workers face modern slavery and labour exploitation. Learn how the industry is tackling this hidden crisis and what reforms are needed.
Critics condemn Trump's proposed Ukraine peace deal as appeasement, comparing it to historic pacts. Nobel Committee urged to reject any prize until Putin faces war crimes tribunal.
Fury in West London as 53 nearly finished homes, funded by a £100m grant, are set for demolition after the builder went bust. A stark blow to the affordable housing crisis.
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.
As Britain's housing crisis deepens, experts question whether Labour's current strategy can deliver the homes needed. Discover the challenges and potential solutions.
FC Barcelona's iconic stadium welcomes fans back while construction continues on dramatic £1.3bn renovation, with temporary stands and visible cranes dominating the skyline.
Exclusive investigation reveals luxury Sydney development segregates affordable housing residents, forcing them to use inferior back entrances while wealthy neighbours enjoy premium facilities.
Discover how British households are transforming traditional living spaces into home offices, gyms, and creative zones in a radical rethinking of domestic life.
Exclusive survey reveals three-quarters of young Britons believe homeownership is increasingly unattainable as property prices soar beyond reach, creating a permanent renting generation.
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.
Exclusive investigation uncovers budget concerns and questionable contractor history in Donald Trump's lavish White House ballroom renovation project, raising eyebrows in political and construction circles.
Keir Starmer's Labour Party unveils ambitious plan to turbocharge housebuilding, confront NIMBYism and solve Britain's housing crisis with sweeping planning reforms.
Exclusive look at Australia's revolutionary housing commission homes that are transforming social housing with luxury features and modern designs that rival private developments.
Housing Minister Lee Rowley faces backlash after confirming government intervention in Cambridge development, with critics calling it a 'takeover' of local planning decisions.
Furious residents who purchased new-build homes discover developers' secret plans for massive industrial warehouses looming over their properties, leaving them feeling cheated and trapped.
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.
Labour pledges ambitious house building programme with planning reforms and new towns to tackle Britain's housing crisis and boost economic growth.
Exclusive investigation reveals how New South Wales' flagship infill housing policy is delivering luxury apartments instead of promised affordable homes, exacerbating Sydney's housing crisis.
Exclusive investigation reveals how developers in Peckham exploit planning loopholes to bypass affordable housing requirements, leaving local communities priced out despite government targets.
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.
Australia considers importing Japan's revolutionary prefabricated homes costing just £5,000 as radical solution to catastrophic housing shortage and affordability crisis.