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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…

The Economic Times

'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.

Newcastle Herald

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

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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

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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.

AAP

Who has Andy Burnham picked to be in his Cabinet?

Here, the Press Association looks at the appointments to Andy Burnham’s Cabinet so far.

The Independent UK

Burnham to set out cost-of-living support and chair first Cabinet meeting as PM

The new premier promised to provide early ‘breathing space’ for households struggling with the cost of living as he stood on the steps of No 10.

Evening Standard

Trump admin says $1.3 billion in hurricane aid never reached Virgin Islanders

The U.S. government says it has suspended funding for the U.S. Virgin Islands’ housing authority after an investigation found widespread corruption

The Independent UK

Aurum PropTech acquires Housing.com at enterprise value of Rs 458 crore

Aurum PropTech acquired a property classified platform for Rs 458 crore. This strategic acquisition aims to build a unified AI and data architecture. REA India will increase its shareholding in Aurum PropTech to 24.9 percent. The combined entity will span property discovery, transactions, and rentals. This integration creates a comprehensive…

The Economic Times

Australia falls further behind housing supply target

Australia now needs to build more than 274,000 homes per year to meet the national housing accord target of 1.2 million over five years.

AAP

Homelessness has been framed as a housing problem in NZ. The reality is more complex

When New Zealand’s government recently earmarked an extra $14.5 million to support people sleeping rough, it underscored the scale of the country’s homelessness crisis.

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Angela Rayner throws her support behind Burnham’s town hall powers agenda

The Labour MP and former deputy prime minister said she wanted to see ‘a much deeper cultural change’ in how Britain is governed.

AAP

Freefall: home prices notch biggest drop in years

Australia's housing market is undergoing a broad-based downturn with interest rate rises and affordability pressures denting investor confidence.

International Business Times UK

UK Repeals Vagrancy Act as Government Rolls Out £3.6 Billion Homelessness Plan

The UK has repealed the Vagrancy Act, ending criminalisation of rough sleeping, and launched a £3.6 billion plan to halve long-term homelessness and improve housing support.

The Times of India

Inside Andy Burnham's 10-year economic plan: The big changes he says will revive Britain

Labour leadership hopeful Andy Burnham has unveiled a 10-year economic plan aiming for a significant power shift from Whitehall to local leaders. His vision prioritizes devolving control over housing, transport, education, and economic development to metro mayors and local authorities. Burnham argues this decentralization is crucial for reversing sluggish growth,…

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The Independent UK

‘Shocking’ hatred on social media contributed to Starmer’s unpopularity, minister says

Sir Keir has struggled to maintain positive ratings amongst voters since he became prime minister in 2024

Evening Standard

Plans to replace destroyers and frigates scrapped in defence plan – report

Funding for up to eight Type 83 destroyers and five Type 32 frigates will not appear in the spending blueprint, it has been claimed.

The Independent UK

Plans to replace UK’s ageing destroyers and frigates ‘scrapped in defence plan’

The UK is in the ‘unprecedented’ position of being second from the bottom in a Nato league table

Evening Standard

Senior figures say Labour united behind Burnham and dismiss prospect of election

Housing Secretary Steve Reed suggested Sir Keir Starmer’s likely successor would introduce ‘changes in emphasis’ but stick to the ‘fundamentals.’

The Independent UK

Minister insists public ‘do not want a general election’ – despite almost half of people calling for one

Recent YouGov poll found almost half of Britons believe there should be a general election

The Independent UK

Government scraps 200-year-old law as rough sleeping no longer a crime

The Vagrancy Act, originally introduced in 1824 for the punishment of ‘idle and disorderly persons, and rogues and vagabonds’

International Business Times UK

'Is It TACO Wednesday?' Democrat Lists Possible Reasons Why Trump Cancelled the Housing Bill — Including a Terminal Illness

A Democratic congressman speculates on Trump's health after the abrupt cancellation of a bipartisan housing bill signing, sparking a heated political exchange and leaving the bill in limbo.

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