Analysis

Young people urgently need a stake in the future. Does the autumn budget deliver it?
Autumn budget

Young people urgently need a stake in the future. Does the autumn budget deliver it?

As Andy Burnham promises to end neoliberalism, young people facing soaring rents, mounting debt and insecure work are left wondering whether the autumn budget offers meaningful change, writes Naked Politics’ Banseka Kayembe

The government promised a brownfield housebuilding boom. What’s the hold up? 
Housing

The government promised a brownfield housebuilding boom. What’s the hold up? 

Campaign to Protect Rural England research suggests building on disused sites could address the housing crisis while protecting the countryside. But turning available land into homes is far from straightforward

Gherkins, Dolly Parton and £100 off energy bills: What does the autumn budget mean for you?
Autumn budget

Gherkins, Dolly Parton and £100 off energy bills: What does the autumn budget mean for you?

Chancellor John Healey promised ‘breathing space’ in the budget. From energy bills to the minimum wage, here’s what the announcements mean for the money in your pocket

How the housing crisis turned into a political football 
Housing crisis

How the housing crisis turned into a political football 

Can Andy Burnham end rough sleeping while prisons are in crisis?
Homelessness

Can Andy Burnham end rough sleeping while prisons are in crisis?

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There’s a new grant to help musicians build sustainable careers. But there’s a catch
Music

There’s a new grant to help musicians build sustainable careers. But there’s a catch

What could be in chancellor John Healey’s autumn budget and what could it mean for you?
Politics

What could be in chancellor John Healey’s autumn budget and what could it mean for you?

Are you paying enough council tax? How Londoners could be underpaying property taxes by £3.1bn
Housing

Are you paying enough council tax? How Londoners could be underpaying property taxes by £3.1bn

AI is increasingly being used on listings for homes to rent. Is it acceptable or misleading?
Housing

AI is increasingly being used on listings for homes to rent. Is it acceptable or misleading?

Labour is facing calls to means-test disability benefit PIP. Here’s why it would push up poverty
Disability benefits

Labour is facing calls to means-test disability benefit PIP. Here’s why it would push up poverty

Rents are set to rise 5% by the end of 2026. Here’s what it could mean for homelessness
Renting

Rents are set to rise 5% by the end of 2026. Here’s what it could mean for homelessness

What are Andy Burnham’s cost of living plans and what will they mean for you?
Cost of living

What are Andy Burnham’s cost of living plans and what will they mean for you?

The Conservatives want to cut housing benefit to fund defence spending. But will it work?
Housing

The Conservatives want to cut housing benefit to fund defence spending. But will it work?

Reform wants to slash £50 billion from welfare spending. Here’s what it could mean for benefits
Reform UK

Reform wants to slash £50 billion from welfare spending. Here’s what it could mean for benefits

Why do prime ministers now last as long as Premier League managers? 
Politics

Why do prime ministers now last as long as Premier League managers? 

Right-wing parties keep promising to ban foreigners from social housing. Here’s why it won’t work
Housing crisis

Right-wing parties keep promising to ban foreigners from social housing. Here’s why it won’t work

Mr MoneyJar on the pros and cons of using AI as your financial adviser
Experian

Mr MoneyJar on the pros and cons of using AI as your financial adviser

The horrific state of our social housing is a stain on the nation. There’s only one way to fix it
Social housing

The horrific state of our social housing is a stain on the nation. There’s only one way to fix it

How social media is changing politics: ‘I slid into his DMs and told him not to balls this up’
Politics

How social media is changing politics: ‘I slid into his DMs and told him not to balls this up’

Could Andy Burnham introduce a universal basic income?
Politics

Could Andy Burnham introduce a universal basic income?

Here’s what Andy Burnham can do right away to address homelessness and NEETs crisis
Politics

Here’s what Andy Burnham can do right away to address homelessness and NEETs crisis

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It is a decade since the world lost Caroline Aherne – an extraordinary talent and a relatable genius
Books

It is a decade since the world lost Caroline Aherne – an extraordinary talent and a relatable genius

Andy Burnham’s approach to housing could put him on a collision course with Donald Trump
Housing

Andy Burnham’s approach to housing could put him on a collision course with Donald Trump

Mel Brooks at 100 – the trailblazer who never forgets the importance of love in comedy
Comedy

Mel Brooks at 100 – the trailblazer who never forgets the importance of love in comedy

Keir Starmer has resigned. What is his legacy on the biggest issues in Britain?
Politics

Keir Starmer has resigned. What is his legacy on the biggest issues in Britain?