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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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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

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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.

Evening Standard

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.

AAP

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The UK has repealed the Vagrancy Act, ending criminalisation of rough sleeping, and launched a £3.6 billion plan to halve long-term homelessness and improve housing support.

International Business Times UK

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,…

The Times of India

‘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

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

The Independent UK

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.

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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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London councils launch legal action against Sadiq Khan over slashing of affordable housing

Tower Hamlets, Hackney and Lewisham launch High Court action against Mayor of London over plans to cut affordable housing targets

The Independent UK

Rogue landlords to face huge fines for dangerous damp and mould

Housing Secretary Steve Reed has written to mayors, urging councils to utilise these new powers to tackle unsafe housing

Evening Standard

Home buyers and sellers set to save time and money under housing market shake-up

The Government is planning a package of reforms to help modernise the system and avoid house sales falling through

Evening Standard

Empty homes in London should be seized under new powers for councils to tackle housing crisis, say MPs

Ministers are also being urged to reform stamp duty by the Commons housing committee

The Canberra Times

'Generational shift': record housing spend touted as ACT budget centrepiece

Major community housing player welcomes 'transformational' investment.

Evening Standard

London housing crisis: New streamlined plans to 'boost homebuilding'

The Greater London Authority (GLA) is currently falling short of achieving both affordable housing targets and wider housebuilding goals set by the government

The Canberra Times

The hidden handbrake holding back our nation's housing

The challenges of dealing with our wicked housing dilemma.

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