London's Child Population Plummets, Mayor Urged to Act
London's population of young children has dropped by nearly 100,000 in a decade, with families citing unaffordable housing and childcare as key reasons for leaving the capital.
Category : Housing Crisis
London Boroughs Threaten Boycott Over Criterion Evictions
All 32 London boroughs warn they may boycott properties owned by Criterion Capital if reports of mass Section 21 evictions prove accurate, threatening the company's temporary accommodation business.
Man Buries 737 Jet in Garden for Nuclear Bunker and Bar
A Derbyshire man spends £70,000 on underground bunkers, including a buried Boeing 737 fuselage, as a fallout shelter for potential World War 3, while also planning to use it as a themed party room.
Affordable Homes Reduced in Abbey Wood Tower After Mayor's Approval
A 25-storey tower near Abbey Wood's Elizabeth Line station has significantly reduced its allocation of affordable family homes, months after the Mayor overturned Bexley Council's refusal of the 288-unit development.
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Mother Demands Safety Reforms After Son's Fatal Balcony Fall
Fiona Garrett speaks out after her son Joshua Robbins fell five floors when a railing gave way, launching a campaign for mandatory high-rise safety standards.
Grenfell Neighbors Excluded from Rehousing Eight Years Later
Residents living near Grenfell Tower during the 2017 fire say they've been excluded from council rehousing schemes, with some still without stable accommodation and suffering trauma.
Residents Furious as Green Space Turns into 12-Storey Block
Royal Wharf residents in Silvertown claim they were misled by marketing brochures showing green space where developers now plan a 12-storey housing block, with 79 objections filed.
Historic Hackney Market Faces Closure After Eviction Notices
The 150-year-old Ridley Road Shopping Village in East London is threatened with closure after traders received eviction notices from landlords planning luxury flats.
Court Suspends Hackney Eviction as Activists Defend Family
A Hackney family facing eviction after 20 years in a council flat received a last-minute court reprieve while activists physically blocked bailiffs from entering their home.
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Hackney Fire Exposes Faulty Alarms and Safety Failures
A major fire at Fellows Court in Hackney has reignited residents' safety fears after warnings about faulty alarm systems went unheeded, exposing systemic disrepair in council housing.
4 Million Londoners Can't Afford Decent Living Standard
Exclusive analysis reveals nearly 40% of Londoners live below minimum income for dignity, with housing crisis and transport costs creating a decade-long risk of stagnation.
Labour Housing Targets Threatened by Construction Tax Burden
The Construction Plant-hire Association warns Labour's 1.5 million home pledge could fail due to rising employment costs and inheritance tax changes affecting family-owned firms.
Cornwall Villagers Fume Over Empty 'Ghost Estate' Housing Crisis
Residents in Calstock, Cornwall, are furious about a 33-home development that remains empty after years of planning disputes and spiraling costs, with locals blaming lack of affordable housing.
Newham Council Budget: £13m More for Homeless Housing
Newham Council approves a £520.9m budget with a £12.8m increase in temporary accommodation spending, while cutting council tax discounts for vulnerable residents.
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Half of Young Adults Move Back Home to Save Money
A new study reveals 49% of Millennials and Gen Z consider moving back with parents to save cash, driven by high rents and bills, with 66% seeing it as common.
London Councils' Long-Distance Housing Ultimatums Risk Homelessness
London councils are using threats of homelessness to pressure residents into accepting housing offers up to 200 miles away, with MyLondon's petition urging a ban on such practices to protect vulnerable families.
Parents Launch 'No More Falls' Campaign After Balcony Death
Fiona Jane Garrett and Will Robbins demand urgent safety inspections for housing block balconies after their son Joshua Robins fell from a fifth-floor railing in Holborn.
£9bn Developer Funds Sit Idle in Council Accounts
New research shows over £9bn in developer contributions for schools, transport, healthcare and affordable housing remains unspent in council accounts, with £3bn held for over five years.
UK Couple Builds Canadian Dream Home for £90k
A British couple left their frustrating new-build in Basingstoke to build a mortgage-free dream home on seven acres in rural Nova Scotia for just £90,000, escaping UK housing woes.
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Mamdani's Trump Meeting Secures Housing Funds, Immigration Release
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's meeting with President Donald Trump resulted in a $21 billion housing proposal and the release of a detained student, showcasing unexpected political cooperation.
London Affordable Housing Target in Doubt as Khan Voices Hope
Mayor Sadiq Khan has tempered expectations on meeting London's affordable housing goal, citing economic challenges, while Deputy Mayor Tom Copley remains more optimistic about achieving the target.
Ilford HMO Closed for Black Mould and Mouse Droppings
Redbridge Council has shut down an unsafe HMO in Ilford after finding nine unrelated tenants living in cramped conditions with black mould and mouse droppings.
Stratford Tower Demolition Paused for Homeless Housing
Newham Council halts demolition plans for 218-unit Victoria Street tower, exploring refurbishment as long-term temporary accommodation for homeless individuals and families.
Colliers Wood Tower Residents Demand Written Eviction Guarantee
Residents of Britannia Point in Colliers Wood have received verbal assurances against mass eviction but demand written confirmation from landlord Criterion Capital, amid fears of Section 21 notices and temporary accommodation plans.
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Wembley's 15,000-Home Regeneration Advances
Wembley's massive housing zone regeneration, targeting 15,000 homes by 2034, hits a milestone with Zephaniah House's topping out. This 100% affordable development offers 54 homes amid ongoing projects.
Cockfosters Plan Sparks 'Segregation' Row Over Affordable Homes
Enfield Council approves controversial Cockfosters station development with 22 extra homes, sparking accusations of 'modern-day segregation' over affordable housing quality differences.
Homelessness Hub in Tottenham Library Sparks Safeguarding Concerns
Haringey Council approves a homelessness prevention hub at Marcus Garvey Library, facing criticism over safeguarding risks for children and reduced library space.
Council Could Force Home Sales for Estate Regeneration
Tower Hamlets Council has approved compulsory purchase powers for the Teviot Estate in Poplar, allowing forced sales if homeowners refuse to move for demolition and rebuilding plans.
Indigenous Housing Crisis: Families Face Homelessness
New research reveals one in eight low-income Indigenous households have unmet housing needs, with families like Loma Bropho's slipping through the cracks of a fragmented system.
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London Housing Regulator Slams City Corporation Over Failings
The City of London Corporation has been rated C3 by the Regulator of Social Housing, indicating significant improvement needed due to over 1,000 overdue fire safety actions and 18% of homes failing to meet standards.
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