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More than 100,000 social housing households sit in England's richest 20 per cent

More than 100,000 social housing households in England are in the richest 20 per cent by income, according to July 2026 analysis.

Ruby Bell

18 JUL · 3 min read

Burnham pledge revives large-scale council house building on public land

Andy Burnham has pledged the largest council house building programme since the post-war era, centred on vacant public land.

Archie Roberts

16 JUL · 3 min read

Planning experts warn new buildings risk overheating death traps without better standards

Just over half of emerging local plans in England require cooling or ventilation strategies for new buildings, leaving nearly half without such safeguards.

Sienna Bell

15 JUL · 5 min read

Bristol council clears van dwellers from Clifton Downs after years of chaos

Bristol City Council secured a possession order on 16 April 2026 to evict van dwellers from Clifton Downs, with most leaving by the 7 May deadline.

Hugo Brown

13 JUL · 4 min read