Kate joins business leaders for early years summit
The Princess of Wales convened a major business summit in London to drive investment in early childhood development, highlighting a potential £45.5bn boost for the UK.
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Correction: England's Brownfield Capacity Revised
The Guardian issues corrections to brownfield land data. Revised figures show capacity for 1.41m homes, not 1.49m. Explore the updated housing land statistics for England.
Serbia fast-tracks Kushner deal for Belgrade site
Serbia forms joint venture with Jared Kushner's firm to redevelop bombed military headquarters site, sparking protests and controversy over cultural heritage.
Serbians protest Kushner development on army HQ site
Thousands of Serbians are protesting against a luxury hotel development linked to Jared Kushner on the site of Belgrade's former army headquarters. Join the conversation about this controversial project.
Village fury over 65ft 'mega-shed' built via planning loophole
Outraged residents in a quiet Buckinghamshire village discover a developer used a 1948 agricultural rule to bypass modern planning permission for a massive industrial structure looming over their homes.
Scottish landowners fear SNP land reform "unworkable"
MSPs face fierce backlash as proposed legislation to break up large estates threatens rural economy and sparks constitutional concerns across Scotland's agricultural sector.
Vietnam Cities Forming Major Economic Corridor
Groundbreaking research from Kyoto University identifies Vietnam's Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh City region as an emerging megapolitan area set to transform Southeast Asia's economic landscape by 2030.
Mixed Reactions to USAID Cuts: Not Everyone is Mourning
As US foreign aid programmes face significant cuts, mixed reactions emerge from communities worldwide. While some lament the loss of crucial funding, others question the effectiveness and legacy of American development assistance.
Trump's radical plan to transfer federal lands to states
Donald Trump reveals radical strategy to transfer federal lands to state control during Albuquerque rally, targeting Biden administration policies.
Billionaires' secret California city plan sparks outrage
Silicon Valley titans pour billions into controversial new city project in Solano County, facing fierce local opposition and political scrutiny over their secretive land grab tactics.
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.
Canadian official's 'private property doesn't exist' claim sparks fury
BC Prosecution Service's Niki Sharma faces backlash after controversial comments about private land ownership and Indigenous rights during tense meeting with residents.
Victoria's 10-day home approval plan cuts objection rights
The Victorian government plans to slash planning approval times to just 10 days while limiting objection rights, promising efficiency but raising concerns about community consultation.
Aristocrat's £25m Townhouse Plan Sparks Local Fury
Lady of the Manor faces local fury as she pushes forward with controversial plans to build luxury townhouses on historic family land, despite overwhelming community opposition.
Indigenous tribes claim ownership of all homes in Canadian city
The quiet community of Richmond, British Columbia, has been plunged into turmoil after local First Nations tribes asserted legal ownership over all private homes and municipal buildings, leaving residents in legal limbo and threatening to upend property r
UK construction costs surge 40%, threatening projects
New data reveals UK construction costs have surged by up to 40%, forcing developers to delay or redesign major projects as budgets spiral out of control.
Kenya plans new city near Nairobi to ease congestion
Kenya embarks on an ambitious urban development project to construct a new city near Nairobi, designed to alleviate congestion and drive economic growth across East Africa.
South Dakota's Free Land Lottery: Build Your Dream Home
The small city of Chamberlain, South Dakota is giving away residential plots absolutely free in an ambitious scheme to tackle housing shortages and boost community growth.
Indigenous YouTuber confronts security in Vancouver land dispute
A tense confrontation between an Indigenous content creator and security personnel over filming rights on traditional territories in Vancouver has ignited discussions about land rights and public access.
IGDA: Building the next generation of game developers
Discover how the International Game Developers Association is breaking down barriers and creating pathways to success for aspiring game creators worldwide through mentorship, education and global networking.
March against homes in Thomas Hardy countryside
Hundreds of protesters marched through Dorset countryside opposing 2,000-home development they claim would destroy landscape immortalised by Thomas Hardy
Sacred Native American Site Under Threat in New Mexico
New Mexico's governor confronts legal challenges and tribal opposition over controversial land development near Santa Fe's sacred Tsha P'æ̀æ̀nge Pueblo site.
Prozac in pregnancy may harm baby brain development
New research suggests common antidepressant Prozac, taken during pregnancy, could affect fetal brain development, raising crucial questions about maternal mental health treatment.
AI Parenting: How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Childhood
New research reveals how AI tools are transforming family life, from bedtime stories to homework help. Discover the surprising benefits and hidden risks of raising children in the age of artificial intelligence.
UK's 25,000-home mega-town: Sustainable community revealed
Discover the ambitious plans for Britain's largest new settlement in decades - a revolutionary 25,000-home community complete with schools, healthcare facilities, and sustainable transport networks set to redefine modern living.
Sydney Council Backs Plan for 31,000 New Homes
A landmark decision by a Sydney council paves the way for up to 31,000 new homes in Waterloo, promising to tackle the housing crisis while facing significant local opposition over density and infrastructure concerns.
Sean Bean Fights Sheffield Council Over Green Belt Homes
Actor Sean Bean joins Sheffield residents in a fierce campaign against a council proposal to build 700 homes on protected greenbelt land, warning of irreversible damage to the city's natural landscape.
Surrey's 'Millionaires' Village' Fears Secret Travellers Site
Exclusive: Furious residents of affluent Surrey village demand answers as council secretly sells greenbelt land, sparking fears of an illegal travellers' site and a plunge in property values.
African Tribe Stakes Legal Claim to Scottish Land
The Kukama people from Peru have launched a unique legal bid for land in Scotland, invoking a 16th-century royal decree, in a modern-day quest for cultural preservation and international recognition.
UK Minister Defends Ghana Aid Cuts in Tense Accra Meeting
UK Development Minister Jenny Chapman confronted Ghanaian officials over aid dependency during a heated meeting in Accra, defending controversial aid reductions amid growing diplomatic tensions.
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