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Bring in a four-day work week to beat Reform in next election, Labour told: ‘There’s no catch here’
Four-day working week

Bring in a four-day work week to beat Reform in next election, Labour told: ‘There’s no catch here’

The polls are looking bad for Labour. But could a four day work week win the the next election?

More than 1.4 million homes with planning permission left unbuilt, report finds
Housing

More than 1.4 million homes with planning permission left unbuilt, report finds

Think tank IPPR accused housing developers of sitting on land to build almost as many homes as Labour has pledged to build while in power. But house building experts have blasted the research as a ‘myth’

Labour to crack down on rogue landlords claiming uncapped housing benefit for horror homes
Housing benefit

Labour to crack down on rogue landlords claiming uncapped housing benefit for horror homes

The government pledged to stop supported housing landlords claiming taxpayer cash as well as injecting £350m into bid to build more affordable housing

Children are poor because their mothers are poor. But is Labour serious about tackling it?
Dr Sara Reis

Children are poor because their mothers are poor. But is Labour serious about tackling it?

Homelessness on the rise in Finland for first time in over a decade: ‘It’s unacceptable’
Homelessness

Homelessness on the rise in Finland for first time in over a decade: ‘It’s unacceptable’

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So-called ‘landlord exodus’ divides opinion amid Renters’ Rights Bill debate in the Lords
RENTING

So-called ‘landlord exodus’ divides opinion amid Renters’ Rights Bill debate in the Lords

Labour’s housing benefit freeze will cost low-income renters hundreds of pounds a year
Housing benefits

Labour’s housing benefit freeze will cost low-income renters hundreds of pounds a year

What is the Renters’ Rights Bill? All you need to know about Labour’s plan to end no-fault evictions
RENTING

What is the Renters’ Rights Bill? All you need to know about Labour’s plan to end no-fault evictions

Rents have ballooned out of control – we must stop renters facing hikes higher than wage rises
Paula Barker MP

Rents have ballooned out of control – we must stop renters facing hikes higher than wage rises

Building 1.5 million homes will only ‘make a dent’ in housing crisis, warns Angela Rayner
Housing crisis

Building 1.5 million homes will only ‘make a dent’ in housing crisis, warns Angela Rayner

Labour promises £1bn to tackle homelessness in shift towards prevention: ‘It’s time to turn the tide’
Homelessness

Labour promises £1bn to tackle homelessness in shift towards prevention: ‘It’s time to turn the tide’

Keir Starmer told to brace for legal challenges as he sets out overhaul of UK planning system
Housing crisis

Keir Starmer told to brace for legal challenges as he sets out overhaul of UK planning system

Cost of buying an average home in England now unaffordable for all but very rich people
Housing crisis

Cost of buying an average home in England now unaffordable for all but very rich people

Energy bills are still going up – Labour must rise to the challenge of protecting the poorest
Simon Francis

Energy bills are still going up – Labour must rise to the challenge of protecting the poorest

‘This is the dream’: These Londoners built their own homes to beat sky-high house prices
Housing

‘This is the dream’: These Londoners built their own homes to beat sky-high house prices

The Piano’s Brad Kella: ‘I want to see kids in the care system reach their dreams’
Music

The Piano’s Brad Kella: ‘I want to see kids in the care system reach their dreams’

Labour must act quickly on ‘monumental challenge’ of tackling homelessness crisis
Paula Barker

Labour must act quickly on ‘monumental challenge’ of tackling homelessness crisis

Labour urged to set social housing targets and kickstart a ‘council house revolution’
Housing

Labour urged to set social housing targets and kickstart a ‘council house revolution’

‘Time to show you’re serious’: Rough sleeping in London up 29% amid urgent calls for action
Rough sleeping

‘Time to show you’re serious’: Rough sleeping in London up 29% amid urgent calls for action

Food banks can take hope from election result – if Labour takes action before another tough winter
Charlotte White

Food banks can take hope from election result – if Labour takes action before another tough winter

Smart, no-nonsense moves by Starmer show how toxic and incompetent the Tories have really been
Sam Delaney

Smart, no-nonsense moves by Starmer show how toxic and incompetent the Tories have really been

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Rachel Reeves brings back mandatory housing targets – but Labour has a huge mountain to climb
Housing

Rachel Reeves brings back mandatory housing targets – but Labour has a huge mountain to climb

We urgently need a fresh cross-government approach to ending homelessness
Charlotte Talbott

We urgently need a fresh cross-government approach to ending homelessness

Keir Starmer promises ‘national reset’ after landslide Labour general election win
General Election

Keir Starmer promises ‘national reset’ after landslide Labour general election win

From milkshakes to Ed Davey on a paddleboard: The most bizarre moments of the 2024 general election
General election 2024

From milkshakes to Ed Davey on a paddleboard: The most bizarre moments of the 2024 general election