Deputy Mayor Tom Copley warns London cannot build 88,000 homes a year without the Bakerloo Line extension and West London Orbital rail line. Read why these unfunded projects are critical.
A quarter of HMOs in England are illegal, creating squalid conditions and a public health emergency costing the NHS £1.4bn. Discover the grassroots fightback.
A psychotherapy trainee and a retired software engineer found common ground living abroad but clashed on gentrification, second homes, and mental health during a Guardian 'Dining Across the Divide' session. Discover their takeaways.
Charities warn of a sharp rise in older people facing homelessness due to high rents and a lack of social housing. Experts call for urgent government action to protect vulnerable pensioners.
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MyLondon photojournalist Facundo Arrizabalaga captures 2025's stark realities, from evictions and mouldy newbuilds to deer in Romford streets. See the powerful images.
Westminster City Council plans to spend £2.3m on six properties in Lambeth to ease its temporary accommodation crisis, as homeless applications soar by 30%. Discover the strategy behind the cross-river move.
A year-long investigation exposes London's housing crisis: tenants living with rats, no toilets for a decade, and councils failing to act. Read the shocking human stories.
Two underused car parks in Hornchurch will be replaced by 40 new homes. A new £1 two-hour parking rate is being trialled to support local traders. Read the latest.
MyLondon's Broken Homes campaign gains cross-party support, demanding a distance cap on temporary housing, urgent lift repairs, and an end to council bidding wars. Sign our petition.
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Emily Souter Johnson swapped 13 years of flat-hopping for life on a canal boat, slashing her monthly costs to under £500. Discover her journey from homelessness to a thriving off-grid business.
A 28-year-old Labour voter and a 74-year-old Lib Dem discuss housing, 'woke' culture, and BBC bias. Can they find common ground? Read their surprising takeaways.
Paul Straffon, 47, is forced to sleep in a Wimbledon shopping centre doorway this Christmas. His story highlights London's homelessness crisis, with over 13,000 rough sleepers last year.
Children in damp or overcrowded homes miss 15.5 more school days and score lower in exams, a major study finds. Urgent action on housing quality is needed to protect children's health and education.
New research reveals nearly 40% of UK Gen Z live with parents or housemates, forcing them into creative and often public locations for intimacy. Experts share tips for reclaiming privacy.
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The EU unveils its first-ever housing strategy as soaring prices lock a generation out of homes. Explore the data, the political risks, and whether the plan can rescue young Europeans. Read the full analysis.
The European Commission unveils its first-ever affordable housing plan, targeting short-term lets and speculation. Barcelona's 2028 rental ban faces legal challenge.
Nearly half of UK 25-year-olds now live with parents, reshaping family life and finances. Explore the new reality of multigenerational homes, from economic pressures to deeper bonds.
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.
Survivors of the devastating Los Angeles wildfire face a sombre Christmas in temporary housing, with many still awaiting permanent homes and grappling with trauma.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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 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.
Rachel Reeves' new 'mansion tax' sparks fury among affluent homeowners, but where is the outrage for families facing genuine housing injustice across the UK?
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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.
