Ministers could ban London councils ‘dumping’ homeless families miles away
Houses in Hartlepool. Some London families have been sent to the town, whose MP said the policy was increasing local…
Vulnerable families illegally ‘dumped’ hundreds of miles away by London councils
Charities described the policy as ‘inhumane’ and accused councils of targeting vulnerable refugees who speak little English. Illustration: Guardian Design/Christopher…
Social housing lists ‘would take 119 years to clear at current building rate’
A social housing development in Blackpool. There are an average of 110 households waiting for every new social home that…
Reform’s Andrea Jenkyns storms out of meeting after discussion of Henry Nowak murder
Andrea Jenkyns was elected as mayor of Greater Lincolnshire in May 2025. Photograph: PA/AlamyView image in fullscreenAndrea Jenkyns was elected…
Toxic identity politics ‘tearing’ us apart, says former Oldham council leader
Arooj Shah: ‘The politics in Oldham are toxic – because there’s a Muslim council leader and some people don’t accept…
‘The potential is huge’: Plymouth hopes defence money will have it sailing again
People on the waterfront near Plymouth Hoe, a park a short walk from the city centre, which is being transformed…
‘One day I thought, that’s enough’: the people fighting back against pothole-riddled roads
Campaigner Derek Bennett. Photograph: Mark Chilvers/The GuardianView image in fullscreenCampaigner Derek Bennett. Photograph: Mark Chilvers/The Guardian ‘One day I thought,…
‘Bigger and better than ever’: how Durham Pride beat Reform’s funding axe with help from the miners
‘Bigger and better than ever’: how Durham Pride beat Reform’s funding axe with help from the miners Solidarity between LGBTQ+…
On-street EV charging in UK is postcode lottery as drivers face council objections
An electric car is charged on a residential street in London using pavement cable protectors. Gully makers say their products…