Housing crisis
The government promised a brownfield housebuilding boom. What’s the hold up?
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
How Big Issue inspired government to bring empty homes back into use
How Big Issue inspired government to bring empty homes back into use
Big Issue founder leads call for a national empty homes strategy: 'A completely wasted resource'
Big Issue founder leads call for a national empty homes strategy: 'A completely wasted resource'
Rents in the UK are at record highs. Will they keep going up?
Rents in the UK are at record highs. Will they keep going up?
'RIP Jane. You’ve been a fixture of everyday Wimbledon life forever'
'RIP Jane. You’ve been a fixture of everyday Wimbledon life forever'
Homelessness facts and statistics: The numbers you need to know in 2026
Homelessness facts and statistics: The numbers you need to know in 2026
These Londoners were promised millions for affordable homes. 10 years later, they're still waiting
These Londoners were promised millions for affordable homes. 10 years later, they're still waiting
Will Andy Burnham introduce rent controls as prime minister?
Will Andy Burnham introduce rent controls as prime minister?
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
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'
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?'
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
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
The housing crisis is going nowhere. 2026 must offer a better vision for the future
The housing crisis is going nowhere. 2026 must offer a better vision for the future
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?
