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.
Category : Housing Crisis
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.
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.
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.
Barangaroo's Affordable Housing Faces Amenity Restrictions
Exclusive: Barangaroo's affordable housing residents face strict amenity bans while luxury facilities remain for banking executives. Discover the growing inequality in urban development.
Young Brits reveal coastal town struggles: jobs and isolation
Young people across UK coastal communities share experiences of isolation, limited opportunities and transport challenges. Share your story with our call-out.
Dharavi Slum Redevelopment: Adani Bulldozers Move In
The controversial redevelopment of Dharavi, one of Asia's largest slums, begins amid protests and uncertainty for its million residents as the Adani Group initiates demolition.
Australia's Rental Crisis Deepens as Affordability Plummets
New data reveals rental stress is soaring across Australia, with low-income households facing unprecedented pressure as vacancy rates plummet and costs skyrocket.
40% of Londoners consider leaving due to housing costs
Shocking new research reveals nearly half of Londoners are planning their exit from the capital as soaring rents and property prices make city life unsustainable for many residents.
Australia's rental crisis: 60% of income spent on housing
New data reveals Australia's rental affordability crisis has worsened dramatically, with low-income households spending over 60% of income on rent as the government faces calls for urgent intervention.
Europe's Housing Crisis: Time for EU Radical Action
As Europe's housing crisis deepens, The Guardian argues that piecemeal solutions have failed and only EU-wide radical intervention can address this growing emergency affecting millions.
Young Brits ditch 'forever home' dream for flexibility
A seismic shift in housing attitudes sees millennials and Gen Z prioritising flexibility and experiences over property ownership, reshaping Britain's property landscape.
Reeves' 8am shock and awe economic bombshell
Chancellor Rachel Reeves stuns Westminster with unprecedented morning press conference, declaring immediate end to Tory planning restrictions to spark housebuilding revolution.
Council buys £1.2m flat while thousands sleep rough
Exclusive investigation reveals Westminster council spent £1.2m on luxury apartment for former councillor while homelessness crisis deepens across London.
Reeves' housing plan faces green belt backlash
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting criticism as Labour's controversial housing reforms threaten to fast-track development on protected greenfield sites, sparking rebellion among Tory MPs and environmental groups.
Olympic Park neighbours feel 'forgotten' in regeneration
Exclusive investigation reveals how communities surrounding the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park feel abandoned despite billions in regeneration funding, with urgent calls for improved infrastructure and community facilities.
Sydney's developer bonuses fuel housing crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how Sydney's planning incentives are accelerating the demolition of affordable older rentals, leaving vulnerable residents priced out of their neighbourhoods.
Family's two-year mould nightmare in council flat
A desperate South London family reveals their two-year battle against severe mould and leaks in their council property, with a baby suffering breathing difficulties and mushrooms growing in their home.
Islington Housing Policy Changes Spark Outcry
Controversial planning changes in Islington could drastically reduce affordable housing provision, with critics warning of devastating consequences for local communities.
Islington's 'Rocket Surgery' Housing Crisis Exposed
Furious Islington residents confront council over 'absurd' housing crisis as luxury developments sit empty while families struggle to find homes. The shocking reality behind London's property market.
Labour's social housing target in jeopardy as builds stall
Exclusive investigation reveals widespread paralysis in newbuild projects, putting Labour's ambitious 1.5 million homes target in serious jeopardy as construction sites stand empty.
Mushrooms grow in damp children's bedroom
An East London family reveals their shocking living conditions as mushrooms sprout from damp walls in their children's bedroom, exposing Britain's housing crisis.
Jaywick's crisis mirrors London's spreading poverty
Shocking new report reveals how coastal deprivation in Essex and inner-city London poverty tell the same devastating story of a nation failing its most vulnerable citizens.
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