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Gov unveils Cambridge garden city expansion plan

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.

Starmer and Reeves in illegal letting scandal

Explosive emails uncover how Labour leader Keir Starmer and shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves rented out their London property without required licence, raising questions about politicians' property practices.

Council's £10,000 property licence blunder exposed

A devastating administrative error by Westminster Council left a landlord facing a £10,000 bill after officials mistakenly revoked her property licence. The shocking case exposes serious flaws in local authority licensing systems.

Australia's stunning new social housing revealed

Exclusive look at Australia's revolutionary housing commission homes that are transforming social housing with luxury features and modern designs that rival private developments.

Reeves admits renting home without licence

Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces scrutiny after confessing to renting her London home without a mandatory property licence, raising questions about politicians and property regulations.

NSW housing density scheme fails affordability test

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.

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.

Illinois issues special licence plates to undocumented immigrants

Illinois launches groundbreaking programme allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain special licence plates while establishing a hotline to report federal immigration enforcement, sparking national debate over states' rights and immigration policy.

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.

DVLA Warning: Don't Ignore This Brown Envelope

Millions of UK drivers are being urged to watch for an important brown envelope from the DVLA that could save them from hefty fines and legal trouble when updating their photocard licence.

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.

BBC Chief Demands Tougher TV Licence Enforcement

BBC Director-General Tim Davie takes a hardline stance on TV licence enforcement, warning that the current system needs tougher measures to tackle evasion as public trust in the broadcaster faces unprecedented challenges.

DVLA warning for drivers born before 1970

Millions of UK drivers with older-style paper licences must act now or risk fines up to £1,000. Our essential guide explains the critical September 2024 deadline.

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