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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.

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.

Earthquake shakes Lancashire and Cumbria

A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the Lancashire coast, shaking homes and waking residents across the region. Get the latest details and local reactions.

UN Accuses L&Q of Systemic Housing Failures

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.

Liverpool community battles to save housing dream

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.

London Social Housing Decency Crisis Worsens

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.

42 UK cities unaffordable for middle class

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.

Hawaii Volcano Erupts: Rivers of Lava Flow

Witness Hawaii's Kīlauea volcano dramatic eruption with rivers of lava. New footage captures intense volcanic activity. Watch the powerful display of nature's force.

London Social Housing Wait List Hits 341,421

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.

Airlines cancel Venezuela flights after US warning

Three major international airlines have suspended flights from Caracas following a US FAA alert about a 'potentially hazardous situation' and heightened military activity. Read the latest developments.

Scotland's goal celebrations cause seismic surge

Scotland fans' wild celebrations after qualifying for the World Cup were so powerful they registered as a minor earthquake on seismic monitors near Hampden Park. Discover how the earth moved.

Scotland fans cause earthquake in Denmark victory

Scotland fans' celebrations after a historic World Cup qualifying win against Denmark were so powerful they registered as an 'extremely small earthquake'. Discover the seismic details.

Housing crisis deepens as building costs soar

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?

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