The Association for Rental Living warns Labour must urgently address affordable housing challenges after John Lewis abandons its build-to-rent venture, calling for planning reforms and tax incentives.
Sovereign Network Group and Berkeley Group have agreed a deal to deliver 269 social rent apartments at the Grand Union development in Wembley, part of a larger 555-home initiative across North London.
Grandparents, aunts, uncles and family friends providing kinship care in Bexley and six other areas will receive payments under a new Government pilot scheme.
A new government pilot scheme will provide financial allowances to kinship carers in seven council areas, aligning support with foster carer payments for the first time.
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Official figures show a record 4,793 people slept rough in England last year, with charities arguing the true number is far higher and calling for urgent government action on housing.
A permanent memorial to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower fire will be funded by new government legislation, Housing Secretary Steve Reed announced, calling it an 'enduring duty'.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani appoints Erin Dalton as commissioner of New York's social services department, following criticism over homeless deaths and policy reversals.
Haringey Council is increasing rent at two short-term housing schemes for homeless people, with the government expected to cover the costs through housing benefit. The move aims to address five years of inflation.
Analysis of temporary accommodation bills reveals short-term solutions are insufficient without robust housebuilding to address the housing crisis effectively.
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A 68-year-old social housing tenant in Fulham claims he was evicted on Christmas Eve and moved to an unfinished flat without working heating, while his landlord disputes the account and says support was provided.
Hammersmith and Fulham Council admitted fault for failing to review a homelessness application, leaving a man with PTSD without accommodation for half a year and paying compensation.
Harrow Council in North London has approved a plan to delegate authority to officers to purchase properties for social housing, aiming to reduce temporary accommodation costs that have tripled since 2023.
A vulnerable 21-year-old woman describes her experience with Sutton Council as a 'kick in the face' after being placed in unsuitable accommodation that triggered her PTSD and panic attacks.
Two brothers in Hackney can finally grieve their mother's death after a housing association reversed its decision to evict them from their lifelong home, citing their disabilities and unique circumstances.
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Barking and Dagenham Council unanimously approved a new six-storey YMCA tower block in Romford to serve homeless adults, with no anticipated impact on local services or traffic.
In 1975, Rob and Diane Parsons answered a knock to find Ronnie Lockwood, a childhood friend who had become homeless. What began as a Christmas meal turned into a 45-year family bond that changed all their lives forever.
Families with SEND children accuse Hackney Council of an adversarial housing review system that dismisses medical evidence and prolongs unsafe living conditions.
Sam Tsemberis, founder of the Housing First approach to homelessness, faces federal censorship and policy reversal after decades of proven success. The Trump administration pushes Treatment First despite evidence showing inferior results.
Protesters from London Renters Union halted an eviction attempt on a family of five in Hackney, citing concerns for a disabled child's wellbeing amid a tenancy fraud case.
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Haringey Council approves £338,000 homelessness prevention hub at Marcus Garvey Library, addressing London's growing crisis while facing significant annual costs.
City Hall launches £1.5 billion low-interest loan scheme to boost social housing, inspired by Vienna's model where rents are a third of London's prices.
A Brentford warehouse will be demolished for 56 social rent flats despite Environment Agency flood risk objections. The six-storey development passed planning 7-1.
Hounslow Council approves two new blocks of 124 council homes in Brentford, featuring a giant slide, rooftop food gardens, and car-free design with enhanced fire safety measures.
New York politician Zohran Mamdani has initiated a free grocery store project, aiming to combat food insecurity and provide essential supplies to residents in need.
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Croydon Council announces a 4.8% rent increase for social housing from April 2026, driven by inflation and new safety laws like Awaab's Law, affecting service charges and parking fees.
Southwark Council unveils its Better Repairs Plan featuring new technology and dedicated neighbourhood teams to address serious failings in social housing repairs.
Pie Factory Music charity secures future of Ramsgate's last youth centre through Pride in Place funding, highlighting national crisis in youth service provision.
Kingston Council tenants face average weekly rent increases of £6.75 from April 2026, with hikes up to 4.8% to fund housing projects including estate redevelopment.
The Felix Project, London's biggest food redistribution charity founded in memory of a 14-year-old boy, provides 38 million meals yearly while advocating for government tax incentives to increase donations.
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The Felix Project, founded in memory of 14-year-old Felix, has grown into London's largest food redistribution charity, providing over 38 million meals annually while advocating for government tax reforms.
