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Reform UK would prioritise young, British-born workers for social housing
politics11 days ago

Reform UK would prioritise young, British-born workers for social housing

Reform UK proposes giving social-housing priority to British-born workers under 35 (along with veterans and married couples with children) and to evict foreign nationals from social housing, as Nigel Farage and MP Richard Tice unveil a plan to build 50,000 affordable social homes a year with no new taxes or borrowing. The policy follows figures like 1.3 million people waiting for housing and clashes with Shelter, Labour, Lib Dems and Conservatives, who argue the real fix is building more homes and warn the plan could worsen homelessness and divide communities.

Reform UK pledges under-35 British-born workers priority for social housing
politics12 days ago

Reform UK pledges under-35 British-born workers priority for social housing

Reform UK says it would prioritise British-born workers under 35 for social housing and would deliver 50,000 affordable homes a year with no new taxes or borrowing if in government, with former military personnel and married couples with children also given priority; Labour and Lib Dems criticise it as unworkable and cynical, and the plan sits amid broader debate about migrants in social housing and the extent of foreign nationals occupying current social homes.

Tories seek to bar foreign nationals from social housing, claim 228k homes could be freed
politics28 days ago

Tories seek to bar foreign nationals from social housing, claim 228k homes could be freed

The Conservatives would end social housing tenancies for foreign nationals in England and cancel current tenancies for couples where neither person is UK/Irish/EU, aiming to free about 228,000 homes for British families; future tenancies would be limited to UK nationals and EU settled-status holders, while asylum seekers remain largely ineligible except in exceptional cases. Labour calls the plan unserious and unworkable, Shelter warns it would worsen homelessness, and about 1.34 million households are on social housing waiting lists.

City as a Model for Solving Housing and Climate Challenges
world1 year ago

City as a Model for Solving Housing and Climate Challenges

Vienna has successfully integrated affordable social housing with climate-friendly features like solar panels, insulation, and green spaces, serving as a model for U.S. cities to address housing affordability and climate change simultaneously. The city uses innovative competitions and retrofits to promote sustainable development, and its approach is inspiring American policymakers to adopt similar strategies, despite challenges at the federal level.

"Prince William Firmly Opposes Prince Harry's Return to Royal Duties"
royalty2 years ago

"Prince William Firmly Opposes Prince Harry's Return to Royal Duties"

Prince William is reportedly adamant about not allowing Prince Harry to return to royal duties, especially in light of King Charles' illness, as he believes Harry and Meghan Markle "cannot be trusted." Reports suggest that Harry's attempts to spend more time with his father during his recent U.K. trip were allegedly blocked by royal aides. Meanwhile, William is taking steps to build social housing on his land to tackle homelessness, while King Charles and Queen Camilla continue to be visible in public despite the king's ongoing cancer treatment. Additionally, there are questions about the future of Harry and Meghan's deal with Netflix, as well as Prince Andrew's upcoming 64th birthday.

"Prince William's Multi-Million Dollar Initiative to Build Homes for the Homeless in Cornwall"
social-issues2 years ago

"Prince William's Multi-Million Dollar Initiative to Build Homes for the Homeless in Cornwall"

Prince William plans to spend £3 million to build 24 social housing units in Nansledan, Cornwall, to combat homelessness, with a focus on creating a homely environment and promoting biodiversity. The project, inspired by his commitment to addressing homelessness, will be overseen by the Prince and is expected to provide wraparound services for residents. The initiative aims to set an example for other landowners and communities to follow, as Cornwall faces a housing shortage exacerbated by the pandemic and tourism.

Prince William's Commitment to Addressing Homelessness through Education and Housing
social-issues3 years ago

Prince William's Commitment to Addressing Homelessness through Education and Housing

Prince William has revealed that he points out homeless people to his children during the school run and discusses with them why people are sleeping rough. He spoke of his frustration with the government, councils, and charities' approach to managing homelessness rather than preventing it. The Prince is planning to build a social housing estate on the Duchy of Cornwall and is also teasing a 'really big project' from the Royal Foundation that will have a tangible impact on improving living conditions. William is a patron of the charity Centrepoint and plans to take his children to a homeless shelter to expose them to the realities facing tens of thousands across the country.