Approximately 1.7 million UK households reliant on heating oil experience dramatic price increases, with costs jumping from £300 to £800 for 500 litres following Middle East tensions, prompting government intervention calls.
UK housing costs have surged by 41% over five years, adding £66 billion to expenses for owners and renters. Property experts warn of ongoing inflation pressures and competitive market dynamics.
The initial 30 affordable homes in Phase 3 of Birmingham's £36 million Port Loop development have been completed early, marking a key milestone in the 124-property scheme. Developers Keon Homes and Midland Heart celebrate the handover, highlighting urban
Shrewsbury, known as the 'town of flowers,' has been named the best place to live in Shropshire by Muddy Stilettos magazine. With independent shops, good schools, and an hour's train commute to Birmingham, it offers a perfect blend of history and modern l
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Ealing Council is distributing discretionary bonus payments through the Household Support Fund for claimants of five key DWP benefits, with applications assessed individually until March 2026.
The Labour government introduces sweeping reforms to tenancy laws, abolishing Section 21 'no-fault' evictions and implementing new protections for renters across the United Kingdom.
A couple in Bolton has been ordered to tear down their £4,500 grey fence after council officials deemed it clashes with the area's character, sparking concerns over similar enforcement nationwide.
All UK landlords must comply with new national fire safety regulations from April 6, 2026, including creating evacuation plans for vulnerable residents.
A Birmingham grandmother describes her 'hell' living with a severe rat infestation for over three years, with carcasses leaking through her ceiling and causing health issues.
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Tracey Crarer from Matlock says a 26ft telegraph pole installed two metres from her window has ruined her property's value and outdoor enjoyment, with BT Openreach refusing to relocate it unless she pays thousands.
Birmingham City Council is investigating an allegedly unauthorized HMO construction at 191 Warwards Lane after residents warned of 'serious public safety risks' from spilled materials and unsafe practices.
Residents of Birmingham's Druids Heath estate have issued a stark warning to local councillors ahead of May's critical elections, vowing to hold decision-makers accountable over controversial regeneration plans that have faced legal challenges and communi
A children's playground in Wollaton, Nottingham, has been demolished after housing officials deemed it unsafe due to rain making slides slippery. Residents are outraged at the destruction and the resulting muddy wasteland.
Developer Linear Living has submitted plans for a 24-storey residential tower called One Lord Street in Manchester's Green Quarter, featuring 251 homes including adaptable units, aiming to revitalize a long-vacant site near the city centre.
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Islington Council is providing one-off £200 payments to households on seven DWP benefits through the Household Support Fund. Eligible families with sick or disabled children can apply for support with essentials like food and energy bills.
A 107-home development in Piccadilly East has secured £1.6m from the GMCA brownfield fund, supporting a new pocket park and independent business kiosk in one of Manchester's most exciting emerging neighbourhoods.
Official data reveals construction output fell 2% in three months to January 2026, with experts declaring the Government's 1.5 million homes target unachievable amid economic stagnation.
Somerset Council has ruled that a proposed 400-home development near the M5 in Puriton does not require a full environmental impact assessment, clearing the first planning hurdle for the project.
Birmingham City Council reveals 5,200 privately-owned homes have been empty for two years or more, urging residents to report vacant properties during National Empty Homes Week.
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Plans submitted to convert the Grade II Listed former Governers House at Walsall Manor Hospital into 14 one-bedroom flats, preserving its historic character while adding modern amenities.
Breedon Group CEO Rob Wood says Labour's pledge to build 1.5 million homes will fail due to lack of support for construction, cement supply threats, and falling housing additions.
Three sisters living near Reedswood Park in Walsall express outrage over plans for a new 1,000-space school, citing environmental damage, traffic concerns, and lack of consultation from authorities.
A resident of Wickets Tower in Edgbaston has been unable to leave her home during a booked week off work due to a water leak that left the building without running water for more than a week, with poor communication from the council.
West Lancashire councillors have backed a £20m regeneration programme for Digmoor in Skelmersdale, but concerns have been raised about the new board potentially becoming a 'quango'.
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Over 1.5 million UK households reliant on heating oil face winter without warmth as suppliers cancel orders amid price surges linked to Middle East conflict.
Wychavon District Council's planning committee approved 59 homes in Drakes Broughton, citing government-imposed housing targets as forcing the destruction of countryside and overwhelming local infrastructure.
Rural UK households dependent on heating oil face sudden price spikes as costs jump from 62p to £1.73 per litre, with charities warning of affordability crises and supply issues.
Sandwell Council proposes demolishing the deteriorating Harry Mitchell Leisure Centre to make way for up to 80 new flats and houses, citing high refurbishment costs and better alternatives.
Manchester City Council has agreed a deal with the Greater Manchester Pension Fund to finance the construction of 1,600 homes on seven brownfield sites, with over 20% designated as genuinely affordable under the Manchester Living Rent scheme.
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Detailed plans for a new community of 1,491 homes and a trunk road section at North Leigh Park have been submitted to Wigan Council, aiming to transform a former industrial site.
