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Social housing tenants face rent hike as part of Govt shakeup

Housing Minister outlines plans for multi-year reforms, saying the social housing system must be fairer to tackle growing need

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John Swinney takes responsibilities for independence as Stephen Flynn enters Cabinet

JOHN Swinney has taken control of the constitution brief after appointing his new Cabinet, with former SNP Westminster Stephen Flynn being given a…

The National (Scotland)

How Britain’s housing crisis contributes to its declining healthy life expectancy

People in the UK are now spending fewer years in good health than they did a decade ago, according to a new analysis by the Health Foundation. The UK now sits near the bottom of a 21-country comparison, ahead only of the US.

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PM rubbishes budget tax speculation as home prices slow

Sydney's home price premium over Brisbane and Perth continues to narrow as values retreat in Australia's two largest cities.

AAP

Housing Secretary rules out rent controls as Iran cost of living crisis looms

Steve Reed insisted ministers were ‘not looking at rent controls’ for private landlords after reports the Chancellor was considering banning increases for 12 months

Evening Standard

Housing secretary rules out rent freeze amid Iran war – despite chancellor’s hints at helping tenants

Steve Reed says he is ‘crystal clear’ the government is ‘not doing’ a rent freeze

The Independent UK

London home sales hit by Donald Trump's Iran war as 'prices soften and purchases delayed'

Average time to sell a home in the capital has risen by almost a week, according to property website Zoopla

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PMQs latest: Starmer refuses to say if Rachel Reeves will keep job as chancellor in rumoured reshuffle

Sir Keir Starmer took questions from MPs the day after avoiding an inquiry into claims he misled Parliament over the Peter Mandelson vetting saga.

The Independent UK

More than a quarter of Scots trust no parties to fix housing crisis – poll

Two-thirds of those quizzed said they agreed Scotland was facing a housing emergency.

Evening Standard

Spain launches €7bn public housing plan to tackle soaring rents and housing crisis

Spain's government on Tuesday approved a sweeping plan to alleviate the country's housing problem, one of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's main political vulnerabilities ahead of next year's elections.

Euronews

Spain approves €7bn plan to tackle soaring rents and housing crisis

Spain's government has approved a major plan to tackle the country's housing crisis

The Independent UK

Swinney denies ‘running scared’ of defending record as he skips TV debate

The First Minister said he will be replaced on Question Time this week by Housing Secretary Mairi McAllan.

Evening Standard

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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Evening Standard

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.

AAP

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.

AAP

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.

Evening Standard

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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The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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

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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.

AAP

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.

AAP

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.

Evening Standard

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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