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Could Rachel Reeves have introduced a wealth tax instead of benefit cuts? Economists say yes
Could Rachel Reeves have introduced a wealth tax instead of benefit cuts? Economists say yes
Economists told Big Issue that a wealth tax could generate as much as £24 billion a year – five times the £4.8bn Rachel Reeves expects to save from welfare cuts annually
Doubt cast on Rachel Reeves’ claim Labour will be in ‘touching distance’ of building 1.5 million homes
Doubt cast on Rachel Reeves’ claim Labour will be in ‘touching distance’ of building 1.5 million homes
The Office for Budget Responsibility has projected that 1.3 million additional homes will be built across the UK over the next five years, despite the government’s target of building 1.5 million in England alone
Benefit cuts and big housebuilding promises: What Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement means for you
Benefit cuts and big housebuilding promises: What Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement means for you
From benefits freezes to investment in housing, we break down the implications of a big spring statement from Rachel Reeves
Grenfell fire families face waiting 10 years to see changes and reforms fully implemented
Grenfell fire families face waiting 10 years to see changes and reforms fully implemented
Homelessness minister Rushanara Ali: ‘We must take difficult decisions now to get back on track’
Homelessness minister Rushanara Ali: ‘We must take difficult decisions now to get back on track’
Bring in a four-day work week to beat Reform in next election, Labour told: ‘There’s no catch here’
Bring in a four-day work week to beat Reform in next election, Labour told: ‘There’s no catch here’
More than 1.4 million homes with planning permission left unbuilt, report finds
More than 1.4 million homes with planning permission left unbuilt, report finds
Labour to crack down on rogue landlords claiming uncapped housing benefit for horror homes
Labour to crack down on rogue landlords claiming uncapped housing benefit for horror homes
Children are poor because their mothers are poor. But is Labour serious about tackling it?
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 on the rise in Finland for first time in over a decade: ‘It’s unacceptable’
So-called ‘landlord exodus’ divides opinion amid Renters’ Rights Bill debate in the Lords
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
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
What is the Renters’ Rights Bill? All you need to know about Labour’s plan to end no-fault evictions
Building 1.5 million homes will only ‘make a dent’ in housing crisis, warns Angela Rayner
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’
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
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
Cost of buying an average home in England now unaffordable for all but very rich people
Families fleeing war will be split this Christmas – thanks to the UK’s ‘cruel’ immigration system
Families fleeing war will be split this Christmas – thanks to the UK’s ‘cruel’ immigration system
Energy bills are still going up – Labour must rise to the challenge of protecting the poorest
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
‘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’
The Piano’s Brad Kella: ‘I want to see kids in the care system reach their dreams’
Labour urged to set social housing targets and kickstart a ‘council house revolution’
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
‘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
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
