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Young family's 4-year ordeal with bed bugs and mould

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.

BBC licence fee could soar to £200 by 2030

The BBC licence fee is forecast to jump to nearly £197 by 2030, while the number of paying households is set to plummet by over a million. Discover the full story.

Housing Crisis Fuels Far-Right Support in Europe

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.

BBC Licence Fee Rise Could Be Blocked

The Government may block the BBC's planned 3.8% licence fee increase next spring. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy is weighing the decision amid value-for-money concerns. Read the latest.

BBC loses £1.1bn as licence fee refusals soar

The BBC faces a £1.1bn financial crisis as a record one in eight households refuse to pay the licence fee. Discover the full impact of the PAC report and what it means for the future of the broadcaster.

BBC licence fee could be abolished by 2026

The BBC licence fee as we know it could be abolished by 2026, with ministers considering a major funding model transformation that might include subscription services or household levies.

TV licence fee to rise to £169.50 from April 2025

Millions of UK households face paying more for their TV licence as the government confirms the fee will increase to £169.50 from April 2025. Discover how this affects you and what it means for the BBC's future funding.

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.

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