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NY Politician's Housing Plan Sparks Market Panic

Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani's controversial 'Good Cause Eviction' bill threatens to upend New York's property market, drawing fierce criticism from landlords and housing experts who warn of catastrophic consequences.

New Laws: Tenants Can Sue Landlords Over Mould

Groundbreaking legislation gives tenants unprecedented power to sue landlords over hazardous living conditions including damp, mould and cold homes. Discover your new rights.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

EU Considering Total Ban on Cigarettes

Brussels officials are exploring radical proposals to phase out cigarette sales across member states, potentially creating Europe's first smoke-free generation in decades.

Driverless Taxis Could Hit UK Streets Within Months

Britain is on the verge of a transport revolution as driverless taxis could begin passenger services this year following new government legislation. Discover how autonomous vehicles will transform urban mobility.

DeSantis anti-woke laws face constitutional challenges

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis confronts mounting legal challenges as his controversial 'anti-woke' legislation faces constitutional scrutiny across multiple states, testing the boundaries of conservative policymaking.

Florida law could make football fans felons

A controversial new Florida law is sparking outrage as it could potentially transform rowdy sports fans into felons, with critics warning it threatens fundamental protest rights across America.

Government rewrites bill after Lords rebellion

Ministers have been compelled to make significant changes to their flagship legislation following a major defeat in the House of Lords, marking a dramatic parliamentary showdown over constitutional powers.

Fatal dog attack details revealed in court

Exclusive court details reveal the harrowing circumstances behind a fatal dog mauling that prompted Rishi Sunak's XL Bully ban, including claims the dangerous dogs lacked proper toys and stimulation.

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.

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.

Newsom halts Republican crime bill in California

California Governor Gavin Newsom blocks Republican-led legislation that would have made certain drug and theft crimes more severe, sparking renewed debate about criminal justice reform in the state.

EU plan: Children can choose gender from age 6

Explosive EU legislation could allow children as young as six to change their legal gender without medical approval, raising concerns about cross-border implications for British families.

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