BBC Politics
Government Unveils Plan to Build 70,000 Homes, Promises 300,000, But Maths Says Otherwise
Government announces £10bn for 70,000 homes, promises 300,000, but maths suggests they might need a calculator.
2026-08-25
BBC Politics
2026-08-19
BBC Politics
PM's Grand Plan to End Rough Sleeping: 'Get Everyone In for Christmas' (Fingers Crossed)
PM Burnham unveils £442m plan to house all rough sleepers by Christmas, but critics say it's light on details and heavy on festive vibes.
2026-08-13
BBC Politics
Record 177,530 Kids Now Call 'Temporary' Accommodation Home, Because Apparently That's a Thing
England's homeless children hit a record 177,530, because 'temporary' has become a permanent lifestyle choice for the government.
2026-07-31
BBC Business
Property Guardians: The New Way to Live in a Former Care Home and Pretend You're a Squatter With Permission
Desperate times call for desperate measures: live in a former care home with mushrooms on the walls and only 28 days' notice, but hey, at least it's cheap.
2026-06-09
The Guardian
UK Government May Finally Tell London Councils to Stop ‘Dumping’ Homeless Families in the Middle of Nowhere
London councils may lose the right to send homeless families hundreds of miles away, as MPs and charities decry a practice that forces abuse victims to choose between rough sleeping and isolation.
2026-06-07
The Guardian
Study Finds England's Social Housing Building Pace Is 'Snail's Pace' - Snails Take Slight Offense
At current building rates, it'll take 119 years to clear England's social housing lists - meaning your great-grandkids might get a council flat, if they're lucky.
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