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.
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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.
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Poll: 54% of Young Londoners Plan to Leave Due to Costs
Exclusive poll reveals nearly half of Londoners want to move out, with soaring rents and taxes hitting young people hardest. Discover the data and FTSE 100 insights.
High Court overturns NT remote Indigenous rent policy
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.
Majority of Young Londoners Consider Leaving Capital
A new poll reveals 54% of young Londoners have thought about moving out. Discover the driving forces behind this potential exodus and what it means for the city's future.
Mansion Tax Row: Wealthy Outcry vs Real Housing Woes
Rachel Reeves' new 'mansion tax' sparks fury among affluent homeowners, but where is the outrage for families facing genuine housing injustice across the UK?
South Londoner battles eviction by homelessness charity
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.
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Grimsby's 'Posh-Poor' Wall Highlights England's Inequality Divide
A Guardian analysis reveals a sharp rise in areas where extreme wealth and deprivation exist side-by-side in England, with a stark metal barrier in Grimsby becoming a physical symbol of the divide.
Hong Kong high-rise fire kills 75, sparks public anger
Deadly Hong Kong inferno claims 75 lives, exposing affordable housing crisis and growing public distrust in government response. Investigation continues.
Housing Crisis Driving Far-Right Support in Europe
New research reveals how Europe's housing crisis is boosting far-right parties while progressive alternatives struggle. Discover the political consequences and potential solutions.
Councils pay £630m to housing middlemen
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.
Lambeth to send homeless families beyond South East
Lambeth Council reveals most homeless families will be placed outside London due to unsustainable financial pressures and housing shortages. Read the full story.
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Ice sculpture highlights UK fuel poverty crisis
A powerful ice sculpture of terraced homes in London exposes the millions in fuel poverty. As energy costs soar, vulnerable households face impossible choices this winter. Discover how you can help.
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?
Bay Area poverty rate jumps to 16.3% in 2023
New data reveals the San Francisco Bay Area's poverty rate surged to 16.3% in 2023, with 1.02 million residents now living in poverty. Discover how the cost of living crisis is affecting California.
London's affordable housing figures face 'trench digging' probe
Sadiq Khan urged to investigate claims GLA officials told developers to dig trenches to artificially boost affordable housing start numbers. Read the full story.
Warm Banks Return as UK Faces Winter Energy Crisis
As Arctic temperatures hit the UK and energy bills rise, thousands seek refuge in community warm spaces. Share your experience with the warm bank phenomenon.
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Six-year-old boy has been homeless his entire life
Alicia and her six-year-old son Aeon have been trapped in unsafe temporary housing for years, highlighting England's growing homelessness crisis. Discover their story and how to help.
Islington triples homelessness spending to £15m
Islington Council's homelessness budget soared from £5m to £15m in one year as temporary accommodation demand spikes. Discover how the borough is tackling London's housing crisis.
6 in 7 Children in Poverty in UK Town
In Newport, Middlesbrough, six out of seven children grow up in poverty. Families and local services demand the two-child benefit cap be scrapped as the government prepares a new strategy.
Only 2% of tenant complaints lead to enforcement
Exclusive data shows English councils prosecuted just 64 landlords despite 300,000 tenant complaints about unfit housing. New rights may remain 'symbolic' without proper funding.
MPs: Nature Not a Blocker to Housing Growth
A parliamentary inquiry challenges the government's 'lazy narrative' that nature blocks housing. Report warns skills shortages, not environmental rules, are the real barrier to 1.5m home target.
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Labour's New Challenge: Tackling Visible Homelessness
As homelessness becomes impossible to ignore, Labour faces pressure to deliver solutions. Discover the government's new approach to Britain's growing crisis.
London: Housing and Nature Can Coexist, Says GLA
Senior GLA figure Abby Crisostomo argues that solving London's housing crisis doesn't require sacrificing nature. Discover how green infrastructure can enhance new developments.
Ireland Plans 300,000 New Homes Within Five Years
The Irish government unveils a radical housing plan to build 300,000 homes by 2030, tackling the nation's severe housing crisis head-on. Discover how this ambitious strategy will transform Ireland's property landscape.
Housing Crisis Worsens: Prices Rising at 4-Year High
The UK housing crisis intensifies with prices rising at their fastest rate in nearly four years. Discover why government solutions are falling short and what this means for renters and buyers.
London affordable housing starts plummet 70%
London's affordable housing crisis deepens as new starts drop 70% in six months. Can Sadiq Khan meet revised targets? Read the shocking data.
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Brunaupark: Housing estate residents fight developers
A powerful documentary captures Zurich's Brunaupark community battling property developers. This vital oral history shows their resilience. Watch from 14 November on True Story.
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