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UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Cold, damp and mouldy housing thought to be behind 40,000 hospital admissions

Poor housing conditions contributed to nearly 40,000 NHS hospital admissions in 2024, while rising energy costs from geopolitical tensions threaten to worsen the UK cost of living crisis.
Renovation
fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 months ago

Angela Rayner warned thousands of new homes at risk of dangerous lead pollution

A housing project in Kent is paused due to lead pollution risks, despite government plans for rapid housebuilding.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
9 months ago

The Real Cost of Living: Immigration, Ideology, and British Values

The rising cost of living in the UK intensifies scrutiny of government spending, particularly on immigrant support amid housing shortages.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
9 months ago

What the government's new housebuilding reforms mean for small business owners

Government reforms aim to boost SME housebuilding and stimulate local economies through financial support and eased regulations.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Treat social housing as critical infrastructure to unlock billions, says Peabody boss

Social housing should be classified as critical national infrastructure to secure billions in funding for investment.
Current spending on social housing prioritizes subsidies over building, straining the housing system.
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