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Housing war erupts: Greens accuse Labour of ‘cosy’ developer ties as London local elections battle heats up

Green Party leader Zack Polanski criticises Labour for prioritising property developers as Housing Secretary Steve Reed hits back

Evening Standard

Reform urged to sack housing spokesman over ‘deeply offensive’ Grenfell comments

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Anger at Reform housing spokesman over ‘everyone has to die’ Grenfell comment

Simon Dudley said the pendulum had ‘swung too far the wrong way’ on building regulations.

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Australia falling well behind national housing target

Australia is predicted to meet the national housing accord target of 1.2 million new homes by June 2030, one year later than scheduled.

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Confidence tanks as fuel spike flows to building costs

Housing Minister Clare O'Neil has brought together leaders from the construction industry as they grapple with skyrocketing materials costs.

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Warnings about Iran’s missile range exaggerated and UK is safe, says minister

Steve Reed would not be drawn on whether the Government backs President Donald Trump’s 48-hour deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz.

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Minister insists UK is safe from Iranian missiles as Israel accused of exaggerating threat

It comes as tensions in the region escalated again, with Iran threatening to destroy energy targets across the Middle East after Donald Trump issued an ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours

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Keir Starmer tells housing minister to investigate 'mass evictions' by billionaire Labour donor's company

The Prime Minister vowed to look into allegations that Criterion Capital, a firm founded by Asif Aziz, was evicting tenants before new renters’ rights rules become law

Evening Standard

Here’s the Cost of Living in Every State in 2026

Half of America’s states have annual total expenditures of approximately $75,000 or less, the other half stretch from $76,000 to well over $100,000.

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Minister won't rule out tax change as Greens up demands

Falling building approvals have put the government further behind its housing supply targets, as Labor weighs up tax changes to ease affordability.

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Major cities flounder in 'two-speed' housing market

Home prices are flat-lining in Australia's biggest cities and surging elsewhere as new national data tells a tale of two housing markets.

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I’d consider being deputy first minister if asked, says McAllan

With Kate Forbes leaving Holyrood in May, her role will require a new filling if the SNP returns to power.

Evening Standard

I think we’ve reached ‘peak Reform’, says senior SNP MSP

Mairi McAllan said Reform UK ‘lacks credibility’.

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Unions call for capital gains rethink as approvals fall

Choppy progress on housing supply is hurting affordability, as calls mount for tax reform to take some heat out of property demand.

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London must have more affordable homes for families, Sadiq Khan told

The social housing system is failing to keep pace with increasing demand in the capital, according to a new report

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London housing crisis: New home starts slump 30% in a year with number of completed properties also down

The housing shortage is fuelling exorbitant rents and the high cost of buying a home in the capital

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Keir Starmer Has Announced A New £250 Cap On Ground Rent For Leaseholders

Ground rents capped at £250 ($310) in England and Wales. Steve Reed calls fees 'a scam'. Nearly a million leaseholders to see reductions from 2028.

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Cap on ground rents will benefit more than 500,000 homeowners across London and the South

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the cost of living ‘is the single most important thing across the country.’

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Ground rents to be capped at £250 for leaseholders to end spiralling bills

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the cost of living ‘is the single most important thing across the country.’

Evening Standard

New agency to focus on boosting affordable, rural and island housing supply

Scottish First Minister John Swinney has announced his Government is setting up More Homes Scotland.

Evening Standard

The bitter battle over the future of Truman Brewery

A £500m redevelopment plan is pitting Labour’s data-centre ambitions against Brick Lane’s heritage and a desperate need for housing — it’s a political powder keg

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New York Building Mamdani Used to Highlight New Housing Chief's Work Has 194 Violations, Report Claims

A report found that the building Mayor Zohran Mamdani used to introduce his new housing chief has nearly 200 housing code violations.

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Cheaper houses have lift-off as guarantee takes effect

A five per cent deposit guarantee is helping first homebuyers into the market, but ensuring they pay more for the privilege.

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Self-interest widening wealth gap between old and young

Bridging the gap in wealth between older and young Australians will require a major recalibration in housing attitudes and policies, a leading economist says.

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Evictions loom as housing tower demo appeal tossed

The High Court could be called on to have the final say on a state government's plan to demolish dozens of public housing towers after an appeal was dismissed.

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