Social housing failing those in greatest need
A decade-old warning about the slow death of social housing is now a reality. New reports reveal the system is failing its core purpose: to house the poorest. What's the future?
A decade-old warning about the slow death of social housing is now a reality. New reports reveal the system is failing its core purpose: to house the poorest. What's the future?
The City of London Corporation has approved over £151 million to refurbish its housing estates. The 10-year plan aims to tackle issues like damp, mould, and disrepair in homes across the capital.
Australia's opposition Coalition reveals its housing strategy as the nation battles extreme heat and bushfires. Get the latest on the policy details and the severe weather warnings impacting multiple states.
Unite, Labour's largest union backer, is reportedly considering a formal split from the party, marking a historic fracture and posing a severe challenge to Keir Starmer's leadership. Read the full story.
Sadiq Khan to decide on future of multi-billion pound Canada Water Masterplan after developer British Land seeks drastic affordable housing reduction. Read the latest.
Deputy Mayor admits GLA 'never wanted' to slash developer affordability rules from 35% to 20%, citing a 'perfect storm' of economic challenges. Discover the details of the emergency deal.
Sam Foster, former Chair of Southwark's Housing Scrutiny Commission, has left Labour for the Green Party, citing asylum and housing policies. It's the second defection in a month.
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.
Joe Cole urges Chelsea to sign Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace in January. The defender is a free agent target for Barcelona, with his contract expiring soon. Read the latest transfer news.
A Labour minister has candidly stated life is 's**t' for young adults struggling with housing and childcare costs, as UK birth rates hit record lows. Read the full analysis.
Merton Council approves final plans for 626 homes at Mitcham Gasworks, but the 'largest development for a generation' will have no affordable units. Developers cite viability issues.
New data reveals a severe slump in UK construction, with the PMI hitting 39.4. This rapid decline poses a major challenge to Labour's 1.5m homes target. Read the full analysis.
Residents of Denmark Gardens in Carshalton report a severe, persistent mouse infestation, with dead mice found in children's toy boxes. Sutton Housing Partnership faces criticism over its response.
UN experts accuse housing giant L&Q of failing tenants' human rights after a disabled man endured four ceiling collapses and severe damp in his London flat. Read the shocking details.
Investors warn of 'deep structural issues' causing a slump in solar and wind farm investment, threatening Australia's 2030 renewable energy targets. Read the full analysis.
The Eldonian village in Liverpool, once hailed as a community housing utopia, faces a governance crisis after assets were transferred offshore. Residents fight to reclaim their dream.
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.
Bastian Schweinsteiger backs Bayern Munich move for Angelo Stiller. The £44m Stuttgart star is also wanted by Manchester United and Real Madrid. Discover the latest transfer news.
Lewisham councillors have unanimously approved plans to convert the former Catford Police Station into 63 new affordable homes. The resident-led Phoenix Community Housing will deliver the 100% affordable scheme.
A North London man's ceiling collapsed after Camden Council failed over 10 times to fix a leak. The Housing Ombudsman found severe service failures. Read the full investigation.
The percentage of non-decent homes managed by City of London Corporation has surged from 9.6% to 17.6% in just one year. Discover the causes and £110m improvement plan.
A new report reveals 42 of 47 UK cities are now unaffordable for lower-middle-income households, highlighting a severe housing crisis with London and Oxford worst hit. Discover the full impact.
Arsenal are considering a transfer bid for Elche midfielder Rodrigo Mendoza, who has a £17.5m release clause. The 20-year-old is also wanted by Real Madrid and Italian clubs. Get the latest transfer news.
Wandsworth Council partners with developers to build 203 council homes at Battersea Power Station, boosting affordable housing to 15%. A major step in tackling London's housing crisis.
Australian households now spend 45% of income on mortgages, up from 26% in 2020 as home values surge 50%. Essential reading for property market insights.
New data reveals over 341,000 London households are on the social housing wait list. Shelter blames government failure to build affordable homes. Discover the full story.
New polling shows four senior Labour politicians could defeat Keir Starmer in a leadership contest. Discover who leads the potential challenge and what it means for Labour's future.
Ex-Chelsea star Joe Cole urges Blues to activate Antoine Semenyo's £65m release clause ahead of Manchester United and Liverpool. The Bournemouth winger has six goals this season.
England's housebuilding crisis worsens as developers face 'jaws of death' between rising costs and stagnant prices. Can the government's 1.5 million homes target be saved?
Residents of College Green in Croydon report years of neglect, including effluent leaks and no heating. The council has now promised a proper repair programme. Read their stories.