HAPPENING NOW👇 London Assembly questions GLA over housing targets READ MORE👉 newstartmag.co.uk/articles/lon... #London #housing #housingtargets #homelessness #roughsleeping #news #government #localgov

Council officers can now enter homes to access rental documents. The new rule is part of the Renters' Rights Act - a defining legislation for 2026. 👉 newstartmag.co.uk/articles/cou... #housing #RentersRights #UK #news #housingcrisis #localgov

#Homelessness has worsened throughout 2025, with @sheltercharity.bsky.social estimating over 382,000 people were sleeping rough in #England on a single night. Services now need to find better ways to support those affected - read more to find out how 👇 newstartmag.co.uk/articles/new...

Affordable housing delivery across Scotland remains too slow, too little, and too late for the thousands of children spending Christmas without a home. In this clip featuring Alison Hammond, we hear about the shocking conditions a family is experiencing this Christmas in temporary accommodation 😢.

Christmas isn’t always the ‘most wonderful time of year’ With Christmas just days away, the NSPCC is warning that for thousands of children the festive season brings fear and harm, rather than celebration. Read more👇 socialcare.today/2025/12/19/c... @childrenssociety.bsky.social

A new report shows domestic abuse survivors are often blocked from accessing social housing because of debt-related rules... 👉 newstartmag.co.uk/articles/dom... #housing #councils #LocalGov #news #abuse #domesticabuse

Labour pledges end to B&B stays for children 👉Read more: newstartmag.co.uk/articles/lab... #housing #housingcrises #temporaryaccommodation #news

The annual British Business Awards will take place on 30th April 2026 and will once again aim to raise a minimum of £1 million for homelessness charity, Social Bite. 

Europe’s housing crisis is worsening while progressives stay silent. DPIR's @tabouchadi.bsky.social argues in @theguardian.com that we need bold policies that make homes affordable, fair and a social right again:

Autumn budget overlooks Britain’s building potential, experts say 👉READ MORE: newstartmag.co.uk/articles/aut... #government #housing #news #AutumnBudget #budget

Our latest industry-led article: Steve Wilson of Commercial Services Group, explains how recruitment reform and early engagement could attract more young people into local government careers. 👉 newstartmag.co.uk/articles/fro... #news #localgovernment #localgov #recruitment #councils

UPDATE: The death toll has climbed to 128 people and over 300 individuals are reported as missing. Three men from a construction company have also been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter.

Autumn budget: housing benefit freeze could increase homelessness risk Rachel Reeves has frozen local housing allowance rates, prompting concerns over affordability for low-income renters. READ MORE 👇 newstartmag.co.uk/articles/bud... #homelessness #autumnbudget #government #housing #rent #news

Hong Kong fire highlights dangers of bamboo scaffolding ‘I thought it could be the future of environmentally conscious construction but it turns out to be very much a dangerous relic of the past.’ 👇 newstartmag.co.uk/articles/hon... #HongKong #Building #Construction #Fire

💼 With less than 24 hours to go until the Budget, we're thinking about the options available to the Chancellor. Hear from our Chief Economist @chrisbelfield.bsky.social on three key policies that will make a lasting impact on reducing poverty. 🔽

FINAL CALL👇

One in three letting agents unprepared for Renters’ Rights Act 👉Read more: newstartmag.co.uk/articles/one... #housing #RentersRightsAct #HousingCrisis #rent #UK #news

‘Markee gives a fascinating history lesson and offers concrete hope.’ On 4th December 2025 Patrick Markee is set to publish his new novel which lays bare the realities of US homelessness. 👉Read more: newstartmag.co.uk/articles/ins... #news #NewYork #Homelessness #newbook #novel #book #housing

Indoor pollution rife in poorest homes, study finds A University of York study shows families in the UK’s poorest areas and in vulnerable housing face the country’s worst levels of indoor air pollution. 👇 newstartmag.co.uk/articles/ind... #housing #pollution #airquality #housingcrisis #socialhomes

House prices drop by £6.5k in one month as buyers worry over Budget impact trib.al/80jdJBU

Experts speak out on the impact of the Renters’ Rights Bill The government announced today that ‘no-fault’ evictions will be abolished from 1st May 2026 – a decision hailed by millions. newstartmag.co.uk/articles/exp... #housing #RentersRights #government #housingcrisis

London Councils launches guide to make historic homes greener... READ MORE 👇 @lccmunicipal.bsky.social @london.gov.uk newstartmag.co.uk/articles/lon...

@crisis-uk.bsky.social to become landlord as homelessness hits fatal levels The charity warned the UK has entered a ‘catastrophic scenario’ in which councils and housing associations can no longer meet affordable home demands. 👇 newstartmag.co.uk/articles/cri...

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: #Government unveils £27bn social #housing push 👇 The #funding comes from #HomesEngland and aims to deliver social and affordable housing outside #London. READ MORE 👇 newstartmag.co.uk/articles/gov...

Not our usual content, but our sister title's conference is returning to Manchester in 2026. Grab your tickets 👇 #news #airquality #localgov #exhibition #conference

Shelter workers ballot for strike action over pay and conditions. If members vote in favour, strikes could commence as soon as December @sheltercharity.bsky.social 👇 newstartmag.co.uk/articles/she... #news #charity #homelessness #strikes #pay

From today, the first phase of #AwaabsLaw is being rolled out across #England. "Everyone has the right to live in a safe, decent, warm and affordable home, and health hazards should be investigated and fixed in a timely manner" @local.gov.uk READ MORE 👇 newstartmag.co.uk/articles/fiv...

Necessary read and listen 👇 @cihhousing.bsky.social

'Report calls for children to be made central to urban design' A new briefing has shed light on the growing barriers faced by children in accessing outdoor play. READ MORE 👇 newstartmag.co.uk/articles/rep... #builtenvironment #communities #news

Our latest industry led #feature: 'Beyond headlines: why the leasehold debate needs balance, not bias' As the #government prepares to legislate on #leasehold reform, Shabnam Ali-Khan of ALEP explains minsters must look beyond sensationalism... READ MORE 👇 newstartmag.co.uk/articles/bey...

Places for People (PfP) has marked Get Online Week by working to promote digital inclusion and supporting more than 800 customers to bridge the digital divide. 

Channel 4 backs OneDome with £5m investment. The broadcaster said a further £2.5m could be invested if the company meets certain performance milestones. READ MORE 👇 newstartmag.co.uk/articles/cha... #funding #news #housing #property #Channel4

We’re proud to have joined with over 40 organisations including campaigners for tenants, homelessness and debt advice charities, landlord organisations and others in calling on the UK government to unfreeze local housing allowance at the upcoming budget. 🧵(1/2) #UnfreezeLHA

World Mental Health Day: how #planning supports #wellbeing To celebrate #WorldMentalHealthDay Mark Topping of Lanpro explains why planners should consider #nature as a lifeline, rather than a luxury. 👇 newstartmag.co.uk/articles/wor...

HAPPENING TODAY👇 Building Magazine are set to host the webinar ‘Preparing for Awaab’s Law – tackling damp and mould with technology’ Details on how to join👇 newstartmag.co.uk/articles/las...

‘People continue to be failed’: #Homelessness deaths soar by 9% Around four #roughsleepers died each day in the #UK last year, with the total number reaching a record high, according to new research. 👇 newstartmag.co.uk/articles/peo...

Interesting discussion about the future of England’s housing at the Fabian Society’s Festival of Ideas @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social #government #housing #Labour

Government’s new towns plan sparks debate among experts... 'To succeed with the next generation of new towns, #government must now ensure legal and #planning frameworks are robust, streamlined, and supportive of long-term delivery.' 👇 newstartmag.co.uk/articles/gov... #AnnaulConference #Labour

Congratulations are in order for @manninghamhousing.bsky.social 🤩 The social housing provider has been shortlisted in three categories for the Housing Executive Awards. Read more 👇 newstartmag.co.uk/articles/man... #awards #housing #socialhousing

This would represent the worst living standards record of any parliament since detailed records began in 1961. 🔎 Find our latest analysis: www.jrf.org.uk/news/time-ru... 3/3

Labour's Annual Conference to due to commence in Liverpool this weekend. Ahead of the event, Tim Foreman of LRG outlines what the new #housing secretary should focus on to ensure #government delivers 1.5 million #homes 👇 newstartmag.co.uk/articles/ahe... #AnnualConference #Labour

Scottish teenager’s petition on single-use plastics wins support in parliament

Congratulations to this year's iED Annual Awards finalists 🎉 A full list of the individuals/organisations who've been shortlisted for an award can be read below 👇 newstartmag.co.uk/articles/fin...

Dozens of charities are urging the #government to reverse an #eviction #policy that could leave thousands more #refugees on the streets... 👇 newstartmag.co.uk/articles/28-... @sheltercharity.bsky.social @cihhousing.bsky.social

In case you missed it: new #government figures show temporary accommodation costs soared by 25% in 2024/25. Read more below👇 newstartmag.co.uk/articles/tem... #temporaryaccommodation #housingcrisis #housing #localgov #councils

Over £1.1 billion announced for UK coastal towns and cities. The government said the money will 'turbocharge growth innovation and jobs across the country.' newstartmag.co.uk/articles/ove... #LISW25 #builtenvironment #development #government

The government has launched the biggest review of design protection in decades and is seeking architects’ suggestions as to how to modernise intellectual property law

Half of homes with #planning permission are never built... With this in mind, industry leaders say it’s time for data, trust, and delivery to lead the way. Read more below 👇 newstartmag.co.uk/articles/tim... #news #longreads #housing #building #development

Two Edinburgh multi-storey council housing blocks could be demolished after the cost of planned refurbishment works increased by tens of millions, city council officers have revealed.

Keir Starmer has appointed Steve Reed as Labour's new housing secretary. The news has raised concerns among experts about experience, priorities and continuity in key policies... newstartmag.co.uk/articles/ree... #Labour #government #housing #planning #development #policy