UK inflation sees an unexpected dip, but soaring electricity prices and rents remain key drivers, accounting for 20% of the annual rise. The Bank of England is unlikely to cut interest rates soon. Read the full analysis.
Actor Mickey Rourke forcefully denies knowledge of a fundraiser for his rent, calling it 'humiliating' and urging fans to get refunds. Full story on the Hollywood controversy.
Actor Mickey Rourke forcefully denies authorising a viral GoFundMe to pay $60k in back rent, calling the campaign 'humiliating'. Read his explosive reaction and the details of the LA eviction case.
Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke, 73, is reportedly facing eviction from his Los Angeles rental property over $60,000 in unpaid rent, following a dramatic physical transformation. Read the full story.
Oscar-nominated actor Mickey Rourke, 73, is fundraising to cover $59,100 in unpaid rent after an eviction notice. Support his GoFundMe to help him stay in his LA home.
Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke, 73, is reportedly facing eviction from his Los Angeles home over $60,000 in unpaid rent, following a controversial stint on Celebrity Big Brother. Read the full story.
Zohran Mamdani becomes New York's 111th mayor, pledging a radical economic rights agenda including rent freezes, free buses, and municipal stores. Discover his full policy platform.
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.
New data reveals Croydon rents climbed 5% in the past year, outpacing London's average. Explore the rental market imbalance and see how your area compares with our interactive map.
A savvy homeowner in East London nets over £4,300 by renting his driveway to commuters and event-goers for £10 a day, while using a cheap resident's permit to park on the road. Discover how this passive income side hustle works.
Plans for 288 new flats in Brixton, including 98 social rent homes, have been submitted to Lambeth Council. The scheme features three new blocks up to 20 storeys tall.
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.
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.
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.
Brent Council set to decide on plans to demolish 105 garages in Wembley to build 61 new homes, all available at social rent. The project aims to tackle the housing crisis.
The High Court has unanimously ruled a Northern Territory housing policy that tripled rent for remote Indigenous communities was unlawful. Discover the full story and its implications.
A powerful parliamentary committee launches an inquiry into the Crown Estate, prompted by scrutiny of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's peppercorn rent at Royal Lodge. Get the full story.
A Lewisham tenant faces court after a homelessness charity served a Section 21 notice. Kim Mansell disputes £1,885 arrears, claiming the charity aims to raise rent before new laws. Read the full story.
Labour-run Hackney Council petitions government for rent cap powers as borough sees 49% rent rise since 2010. Could this be the solution to London's housing crisis?
Exclusive investigation reveals UK councils have spent £633m on rent-to-rent schemes since 2020 as housing crisis deepens. Discover how middlemen profit from desperate local authorities.
Wandsworth Council submits plans for 81 new council homes on Roehampton's Lennox Estate. Priority given to overcrowded families and those on the housing waiting list. Read the latest.
Pope Leo XIV emerges as an unexpected patron of culture, advocating for meaningful art over algorithmic content in a historic Vatican meeting with film industry leaders.
From Trump's bizarre 'piggy' comment to Vanity Fair's all-male Hollywood issue and a reporter's sexting scandal. Explore this week's most talked-about stories in our UK news digest.
Despite hits like Wicked, UK box office earnings are at record lows. Explore the impact of streaming, endless sequels, and how Hollywood can revive the magic. Read our in-depth analysis.
Plans to transform Crowlands Heath Golf Course in Dagenham into a 1,300-home neighbourhood with 60% social rent progress. Could this tackle the borough's housing crisis?
Ben Dreyfuss discloses years-long estrangement from Oscar-winning father Richard Dreyfuss, sharing explosive email exchange that ended their relationship. Read the full story.
Rediscover the iconic films of 1996, from Trainspotting to Fargo. Explore the cult classics and blockbusters that shaped cinema. Did you see them at the cinema?
Singer D4vd is being investigated as a suspect after 15-year-old Celeste Rivas was found dead in his abandoned car in Los Angeles. Police reveal disturbing new details.
Singer D4vd identified as a suspect in the death of Celeste Rivas, 15, whose body was found in his impounded Tesla. LAPD sources say he has not cooperated with the homicide investigation.
Plans to convert the former Catford Police Station into 63 affordable homes have been recommended for approval. The development promises social rent and intermediate rent flats in Lewisham.