Housing crisis
Will Andy Burnham introduce rent controls as prime minister?
Will Andy Burnham introduce rent controls as prime minister?
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has joined campaigners in calling on Burnham to address ‘spiralling rents’
Homelessness could rise by 25% by the end of the decade. Here’s how Andy Burnham can take action
Homelessness could rise by 25% by the end of the decade. Here’s how Andy Burnham can take action
The prime minister in waiting is being urged to reverse the Right to Buy scheme and provide shelter for those who are at risk of sleeping rough
Oobah Butler tackles the housing crisis: ‘We’ve become used to the fact that we are screwed’
Oobah Butler tackles the housing crisis: ‘We’ve become used to the fact that we are screwed’
How To Trick Your Way Onto the Property Ladder takes on the housing crisis with a series of witty stunts
Andy Burnham’s approach to housing could put him on a collision course with Donald Trump
Andy Burnham’s approach to housing could put him on a collision course with Donald Trump
Big Issue founder urges action on empty homes: ‘What are we going to do about boarded-up houses?’
Big Issue founder urges action on empty homes: ‘What are we going to do about boarded-up houses?’
Rents in UK are at record highs. Will they keep going up?
Rents in UK are at record highs. Will they keep going up?
Grenfell tragedy families deserve ‘highest standards’ as wait for criminal charges goes on
Grenfell tragedy families deserve ‘highest standards’ as wait for criminal charges goes on
I was 35 before I had my own lawn to mow. For many, there’s a growing barrier to having a garden
I was 35 before I had my own lawn to mow. For many, there’s a growing barrier to having a garden
Homelessness facts and statistics: The numbers you need to know in 2026
Homelessness facts and statistics: The numbers you need to know in 2026
Can apprenticeships fix the housing crisis? ‘I worked in childcare, now I fix social homes’
Can apprenticeships fix the housing crisis? ‘I worked in childcare, now I fix social homes’
Woman hospitalised after living with mould sets up training academy to help fix horror homes
Woman hospitalised after living with mould sets up training academy to help fix horror homes
‘It’s outrageous’: Renters face decade-long wait for new decent homes standard
‘It’s outrageous’: Renters face decade-long wait for new decent homes standard
I’m Gen Z and can’t afford to move out of my family home. People of my generation need action now
I’m Gen Z and can’t afford to move out of my family home. People of my generation need action now
How Reeves’ autumn budget dealt a brutal blow to Labour’s 1.5 million new homes pledge
How Reeves’ autumn budget dealt a brutal blow to Labour’s 1.5 million new homes pledge
Rachel Reeves unveils new ‘mansion tax’ on £2 million homes. But does it go far enough?
Rachel Reeves unveils new ‘mansion tax’ on £2 million homes. But does it go far enough?
Revealed: Council sells homes for £10m under Right to Buy – then spends £33m buying them back
Revealed: Council sells homes for £10m under Right to Buy – then spends £33m buying them back
Mayors to get greater powers to build social homes in their regions: ‘Go big, go bold, go build’
Mayors to get greater powers to build social homes in their regions: ‘Go big, go bold, go build’
Here’s how Rachel Reeves can help end the ‘moral stain’ of homelessness in the autumn budget
Here’s how Rachel Reeves can help end the ‘moral stain’ of homelessness in the autumn budget
Haunted houses are a classic horror trope – but are they scarier than damp, mould and landlords?
Haunted houses are a classic horror trope – but are they scarier than damp, mould and landlords?
Dad of boy who died due to mould in flat says he’s ‘proud’ of his son for saving lives
Dad of boy who died due to mould in flat says he’s ‘proud’ of his son for saving lives
What are Yo-yo Homes? The former council houses making ex-tenants rich
What are Yo-yo Homes? The former council houses making ex-tenants rich
Could building new train stations help get Britain back on track?
Could building new train stations help get Britain back on track?
Here’s what would happen if the UK abolished landlords overnight
