Westminster City Council faces criticism for publishing 12 major decisions, including property purchases and SEND transport, just before the Christmas break. Opposition leader Paul Swaddle alleges a lack of scrutiny.
Escape your phone with a stay in a secluded cabin near London. Unplugged offers tech-free breaks in the countryside to boost your mental wellbeing and creativity.
A journalist investigates Britannia Hotels, named the UK's worst for 12 years. Discover the grim reality of windowless rooms, £10 fees, and how it compares to the best.
MyLondon photojournalist Facundo Arrizabalaga captures 2025's stark realities, from evictions and mouldy newbuilds to deer in Romford streets. See the powerful images.
Westminster City Council plans to spend £2.3m on six properties in Lambeth to ease its temporary accommodation crisis, as homeless applications soar by 30%. Discover the strategy behind the cross-river move.
Discover London's best budget meals for under a tenner, from viral £2.49 kebabs in Tooting to handmade pasta near Tottenham Court Road. Our guide reveals where to find incredible value.
MyLondon's Broken Homes campaign gains cross-party support, demanding a distance cap on temporary housing, urgent lift repairs, and an end to council bidding wars. Sign our petition.
Zahra Khozema paid off £30,000 debt while living in a Notting Hill hostel for £80 a week. Discover her unique London money-saving story and tips.
A Guardian investigation reveals how unregulated 'exempt' housing in Birmingham is failing vulnerable residents. In Selly Park, 42% of properties are now such homes, with 30,000 units city-wide. Read the full report.
Vulnerable people in England remain in dangerous 'exempt' accommodation as government delays implementing 2022 law. Charities warn of deaths and exploitation. Read the urgent call for action.
A London couple shares how opening their home to asylum seekers through Refugees at Home has enriched their lives, created lasting bonds, and brought new meaning to festive traditions. Discover their inspiring story.
Westminster City Council proposes a £90 weekly rent increase for 352 temporary accommodation households from February 2026 to tackle a £12.5m budget overspend. Over 90% of residents will be protected by housing benefit.
The controversial Napier barracks in Folkestone, the UK's first military site used to house asylum seekers, has closed. Read about its troubled history and what comes next.
Residents of an East Sussex town supporting asylum seekers face horrific threats and intimidation from protesters. Discover the dark side of the debate over housing 540 men at a former army camp.
A new poll finds over two-thirds of students in UK university halls feel isolated, blaming high costs and phone reliance. Discover the findings and one student's story.
A student unable to afford a hotel found refuge in a stranger's university dormitory. Discover how this act of kindness highlights community spirit and the cost-of-living crisis for young travellers.
A North London mother received £5,250 compensation after Brent Council's errors left her and her children without a home for over a year. Read the full Ombudsman report.
Official figures reveal an 8.2% annual rise in children living in temporary accommodation in England. The Guardian is seeking to hear from affected UK parents about the impact on family life and education.
The UK government's new child poverty strategy includes help to leave temporary housing and childcare support, aiming to lift over half a million children out of poverty by 2030.
A West London council has apologised and paid £250 to a domestic abuse victim after a watchdog found poor communication caused her 'frustration and uncertainty' over her housing situation.
East London's 150-year-old Genesis Cinema could be lost forever after Tower Hamlets Council rejected a plan to build student flats above it, the only solution the owner says can save it. Read the full story.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces accusations of misrepresenting OBR economic forecasts to justify tax rises. Keir Starmer defends his chancellor as the autumn budget looms.
The head of the Office for Budget Responsibility has stepped down after forecasts were published 40 minutes before the Chancellor's speech, causing uproar in Parliament. Read the full story.
The UK's budget watchdog says a pre-budget leak was its worst failure in 15 years, blaming leadership and weak IT security. Read the full investigation findings.
The OBR's fiscal report was leaked before the Budget due to technical errors, marking its 'worst failure' in 15 years. The watchdog pledges major changes to its publication process.
An inquiry finds the premature release of Rachel Reeves's budget was due to OBR leadership failures, not foreign cyber activity. Get the latest updates.
Tower Hamlets councillors have unanimously rejected plans to demolish the family-run Genesis Cinema in Stepney, putting its future at risk. Owner warns of a 'dire' financial situation.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer rejects claims he misled the public on the UK's public finances ahead of the budget, citing a £16bn OBR productivity review. Read the full story.
Pressure mounts on Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves as a new podcast probes whether they exaggerated the budget deficit to justify tax rises. Plus, EU defence talks stall and OBR head in the spotlight.
Kingston Council will borrow £63.1 million to purchase 150 homes, moving families from expensive temporary accommodation into secure housing and slashing long-term costs.