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Europe's housing crisis has become an 'emergency', Commissioner Jørgensen warns

A "completely unacceptable" housing crisis in Europe is leaving many "normal people" unable to put a roof over their heads, the EU's housing commissioner has told Euronews, as he announced steps to crack down on short-term rentals.

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Tower of London 'at risk' of being added to UNESCO danger list 'unless skyscraper plans changed'

Historic England says there is ‘serious concern’ about the famous landmark due to the size of potential future skyscrapers

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Brussels to open door to curbing Airbnb and second homes in bid to ease housing burden

As housing prices become increasingly unsustainable in Europe, the European Commission plans to clarify when and how national authorities can restrict short-term rentals in areas under pressure, according to a document seen by Euronews.

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Sweden Builds Tiny Houses a 25-Year-Old Can Actually Afford, but There's a Catch

Sweden is exploring tiny homes as a solution to affordable housing for young people, but challenges like land costs and regulations may hinder their effectiveness as a viable alternative.

International Business Times UK

'No option off the table': Minister signals failing Thames Water still faces Government takeover

Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook said that the Government was taking ‘no options off the table’ when it came to Britain’s largest water firm

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Government lays out housing plans but Burnham backtracks on social renting pledge – as it happened

£10bn for housing with 60% social renting is at odds with PM’s previous call for programme to be spent entirely on social homes

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Trade unions back calls for immediate rent freeze across Scotland

MAJOR trade unions have backed calls for an immediate rent freeze across Scotland, warning that rising housing costs will “deepen poverty and…

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No 10 North growth focus not a demotion for Chancellor, says Rayner

John Healey fully supports the move, according to the Prime Minister.

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Burnham unveils £442m plan to end homelessness and get rough sleepers off streets by Christmas

This week, the government has committed to ‘offer everyone a route off the streets this Christmas’

The Independent UK

PM announces drive to get thousands of rough sleepers off streets for Christmas

The move is reminiscent of the Everyone In scheme in the pandemic when thousands of rough sleepers across England were brought in off the streets.

Evening Standard

Colombian minister under fire over beach holiday post-quake

BOGOTá - Colombia's new housing minister has come under fire after it emerged that he took his family on a Caribbean holiday while the country was reeling from a devastating earthquake that left thousands homeless.

Bangkok Post

Angela Rayner insists Government sticking to plans to build 1.5 million homes

An overhaul of planning laws that aims to speed up homebuilding comes two years into the five-year Parliament.

Evening Standard

Angela Rayner visits homes struck by Stourbridge wildfire

The Housing Secretary could be seen walking among the fire-damaged shells of the homes.

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Drive to build 1.5m homes has slowed because of Iran war, minister claims

The Government has reached just over a quarter of the way to its target to build 1.5 million homes in England, after two years in power.

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Angela Rayner tears up planning rules to encourage new homes boom near Tube and rail stations in London

‘Minimum density expectations’ will also make it easier for developers to build upwards to tackle the housing crisis in the capital and other cities

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Angela Rayner promises action to tackle housing crisis with planning shake-up

The Government faces a battle to meet its goal of 1.5 million new homes in England.

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'Stop the madness': Liberal eyes big tech, party policy

A Liberal frontbencher has called on his party to slash the construction code, cut migration, tax big tech more and freeze the NDIS to fix Australia's malaise.

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From veterans to first-timers: Meet the 19 ministers inducted into Karnataka's expanded cabinet

Nineteen Congress MLAs took oath as ministers in Karnataka's first cabinet expansion. The new council balanced regional representation, caste equations, and political experience. Several former ministers returned, while new faces joined across the state. This expansion reflects the DK Shivakumar-led government's initial ministerial appointments. The move signifies a significant step…

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'Living in hell': how new housing units became a nightmare for residents

Residents say they face threats, intimidation, unhygienic conditions, and drug use every day.

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham takes swipe at 'London-based voices' on first day in No10 North HQ to push devolution revolution

‘No10 North is as much for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland as it is for the regions of England,’ says the new Prime Minister

Evening Standard

Angela Rayner leaves door open to new homes tax which would hammer London by an extra £7.5bn

The Housing Secretary said the issue would be looked at ahead of the Budget, expected in the autumn

The Independent UK

Burnham’s plan to let regions bid for cash is not a cruel ‘Hunger Games’ style contest, says Rayner

The housing minister said the move did not mean regions would have to get out the ‘begging bowl’ or fight for cash

Evening Standard

Rayner defends accepting £17k severance payment after return to Government

Housing Secretary Ms Rayner received the payment after resigning in September 2025 over a row about her tax affairs.

Evening Standard

Who's in Andy Burnham's Government? Complete list of ministers chosen by new PM

Who are the new ministers in Andy Burnham’s Government?

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Less than four per cent of social housing target built

There is "considerable uncertainty" the government's signature social housing program will deliver as many homes as promised by the end of the decade.

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