Kemi Badenoch warned against inflaming Thetford unrest with threat to evict foreign nationals from social homes Asylum seekers were forced to flee as disorder in the town continued for a third night The Independent UK · Aug 7
Parents facing ‘impossible’ as thousands of babies living in overheated homes Charities and campaigners have been warning of the dangers to young children of extreme heat. The Independent UK · Jun 24
Health warning issued as more than 1 million children in UK living in overheated homes The National Housing Federation warned that with warmer weather becoming more frequent, it is becoming “impossible” for parents to ensure their homes are comfortable The Independent UK · Jun 24
Secret Service review – Gemma Arterton’s spy drama is not, in any conceivable way, fun Arterton power-walks stylishly through Tom Bradby’s slick crime caper that takes itself so seriously even the saucy stuff is solemn. Slow Horses this is not The Guardian - UK · Apr 27
What to watch tonight: Secret Service is ITV's gripping spy thriller based on the real experiences of a journalist Gemma Arterton leads an all-star cast in the espionage series that feels 'more relevant than ever' Woman & Home · Apr 27
TV tonight: Gemma Arterton dices with danger in a tense new spy thriller Twists galore for M16 agent who discovers a government mole. Plus: young adults lay bare their intimacy issues. Here’s what to watch this evening The Guardian - UK · Apr 27
King Charles Met the Oldest Living Person, Who Reminisced About the Days When “All the Girls Were in Love” With Him "Prince Charles was so handsome," the 116-year-old gushed to her granddaughter before the King's visit. "All the girls were in love with him." Marie Claire · Sep 26, 2025
World’s oldest person tells King ‘all the girls were in love with you’ Charles travelled to meet 116-year-old Ethel Caterham at her care home in Lightwater, Surrey. Evening Standard · Sep 20, 2025
King Charles makes trip to world’s oldest person after saying goodbye to Donald Trump Charles headed to see 116-year-old Ethel Caterham at her care home in Lightwater, Surrey The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2025
Report casts doubt on Labour’s ability to hit affordable housing target Exclusive: Chancellor urged to increase funding as study suggests government has overestimated its housebuilding figures for England The Guardian - UK · Jun 2, 2025
Former Bond girl Gemma Arterton will star in a new ITV espionage drama The actress, known for playing Polly in The King’s Man, will be leading the five-part series, Secret Service, as an MI6 officer. Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2025
Chancellor to cut back Right to Buy discounts in Budget Rachel Reeves’s Budget plans on housing will include reducing Right to Buy discounts. Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2024
ITV announces huge new spy thriller from news anchor Tom Bradby ITV has revealed it will adapt Tom Bradby's espionage novel, Secret Service, turning it into a five-part drama. WhatToWatch · May 28, 2024
High rental costs fuel loneliness among older Londoners, data reveals 'An already critical situation is on the verge of getting much worse', the National Housing Federation warns Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2023
The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2023 Tory voters think Government should prioritise social housing, polling suggests The majority of Labour, Conservative and Lib Dem voters said they felt housing issues in the UK had become worse since the last general election.
Daily Mirror · Jan 20, 2023 Hebden Bridge: What life's really like in real Happy Valley where locals love BBC show Writer Sally Wainwright conceived the show as a tribute to her native Calder Valley and the locations are becoming hot spots for tourists
The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022 Every housing association home ‘to be checked for issues such as damp and mould’ The Better Social Housing Review called for housing associations to conduct and publish a thorough audit’ of all social homes across England.
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022 Second homeowners in UK seaside town to pay double council tax North Yorkshire County Council says move will raise £14m to tackle affordable housing crisis
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022 Insulating social housing would save tenants £700m a year on energy bills Leaky homes ‘major culprit’ in cost of living crisis, says top housing body calling for retrofit scheme
The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2022 400,000 households unprotected by energy price cap, NHF warns The households, on communal networks within a building, are not protected by Ofgem’s price cap.
Homes & Gardens · Mar 27, 2022 How to clean a bedroom like a pro – daily, weekly and deep-cleaning tips for a relaxing space that 'improves chances of a good night's sleep' Tips from professional cleaners and sleep experts on making your bedroom spotless for great shut-eye
The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2022 Farmer cleared by court after flipping car off land suffered ‘months of hell’ Robert Hooper’s partner, Kate Henderson, said the support of the local community had kept him going.