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?
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FCA Proposes Mortgage Shake-Up for Variable Income Workers
The UK's financial watchdog is considering major mortgage reforms to help freelancers, gig workers, and first-time buyers. New rules could offer flexible payments and easier access to home loans.
Meloni Auctions £700k in World Leader Gifts for Charity
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni is auctioning 270 gifts from world leaders, including a Javier Milei statuette and a Joe Biden bowl, with proceeds going to charity. Discover the unique items up for bid.
15-storey student tower approved for Southwark Tube station
Plans for a 15-storey student tower above Southwark Tube station have been re-approved after the station gained Grade II-listed status. The scheme includes 429 student rooms and 44 new council homes.
Major £650m Plans Submitted for Lewisham Retail Park
Amro Partners submits plans to redevelop Lewisham Retail Park into a major new neighbourhood with 1,452 homes, student accommodation, and a food hall. Read the full details.
Rowans Bowling Alley threatened by 190-home Haringey plan
Haringey Council's draft plan proposes a 190-home development on the site of the iconic Rowans Tenpin Bowl in Finsbury Park. The public consultation ends December 19.
£151m approved to fix London housing estates
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.
Australian Coalition's Housing Policy Launched During Heatwave
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.
LA wildfire survivors face bleak Christmas in temporary homes
Survivors of the devastating Los Angeles wildfire face a sombre Christmas in temporary housing, with many still awaiting permanent homes and grappling with trauma.
Millennials Priced Out of Housing Market in Generational Crisis
Young Americans are locked out of home ownership, with the median first-time buyer now 40. Explore the broken social contract and the generational wealth gap fuelling anger.
Deutsche Bank signs major Canary Wharf office deal
Deutsche Bank secures a major 250,000 sq ft lease in Canary Wharf's YY building, signalling a strong revival for the Docklands office market. Read the full details of this landmark deal.
De Beauvoir Town: A top London neighbourhood for 2026
Discover why Hackney's De Beauvoir Town has been named a top place to live. Residents reveal the secrets of its peaceful canalside charm and vibrant community spirit.
£1,000 rent for a room in a Clapham shared flat
A 28-year-old tenant shares his experience of renting a room in a converted council flat in Clapham for £1,000 per month, living with his landlord who is also a friend. Discover the pros and cons of this London living arrangement.
Canada Water affordable housing cut from 35% to 3%
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.
New Lidl store and homes planned for Croydon's Hamsey Green
Lidl submits fresh plans for a mixed-use development in Croydon, featuring a supermarket, 13 new homes, and creating up to 40 jobs. Residents can view the proposals now.
Kärcher's Window Vac Fights Winter Condensation
Tackle steamy windows and prevent mould this winter with Kärcher's powerful WV 6 Plus N Window Vac. It offers 100 minutes of streak-free cleaning for windows, tiles and mirrors. Buy now for £119.99.
London cuts affordable housing requirement to 20%
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.
12-year sentence for app rape in Birmingham
A man who used a flatsharing app to lure a vulnerable teenager to his home, where he strangled and raped her, has been jailed for 12 years. Read the full court report.
Turner's 'Mother's Frustration' Sells for £1.8m
J.M.W. Turner's lost watercolour, 'Mother's Frustration', fetches a record £1.8m at auction, its value boosted by a chance encounter with Francis Bacon. Discover the full story of this remarkable find.
Appeal for 43-storey tower near Bevis Marks withdrawn
Developer Welput withdraws appeal to build a 43-storey office block near the UK's oldest synagogue, Bevis Marks, after planning refusal over heritage and worship concerns. Read the full story.
London's 'Least Happy' Borough Revealed in 2025 Index
The Rightmove Happy at Home Index 2025 reveals Barking and Dagenham as London's least happy borough. Discover the full ranking and why the area is fighting back.
West London office tower gets co-living conversion
Hounslow Council greenlights plans to transform a vacant West London office block into 394 co-living rooms and 23 social rent flats. The decision includes measures to address pressure on Gunnersbury Station.
Coroner warns landlord after baby's death in mouldy flat
A coroner has urged a property firm to act on damp and mould after an inquest into the death of six-month-old Abdullah Ali in Hackney. The family's flat had knee-high black mould.
Guardian 2025 Charity Appeal Partners Announced
The Guardian and Observer's 2025 charity appeal launches, supporting four UK partners tackling poverty, homelessness, and social isolation. Discover how you can help.
Labour's strategy aims to lift 550,000 children from poverty
Labour's new child poverty strategy targets lifting 550,000 children above the poverty line by 2030, tackling the stark reality that most poor children now live in working families. Discover the plan's key measures.
Record 172,000 children in England's temporary housing
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.
Rosa Parks' Detroit home: A symbol of racist housing policies
On the 70th anniversary of the Montgomery bus boycott, we examine the quieter, systemic racism in housing that continues to ravage Black communities, as seen through Rosa Parks' vacant Detroit home.
Labour minister: Life is 's**t' for young people
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.
House prices hit record high, best for first-time buyers in 10 years
UK house prices reached a new record average of £299,892 in November. Halifax data reveals first-time buyer affordability is the strongest since 2015. Discover the regional trends and market outlook.
House Prices Hit Record High as Annual Growth Slows
UK house prices reached a new record high in November, but annual growth slowed to its weakest rate since March 2024. Experts cite budget uncertainty and affordability hurdles.
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