The i360, a tourist attraction in Brighton, UK, reportedly owes more than £50 million to the city council, with the outstanding debt calculated at £50.033 million as of December 31, 2023. The debt figure translates to around £181 per resident of the city. The i360...
Council residents in south London, particularly Lambeth, are reportedly facing eviction threats due to an inability to pay a 350% increase in heating bills. Lambeth Council tenants have been served notices seeking possession of their properties after falling into...
The Standard has published an opinion piece by Ben Ramanauskas, a research fellow at Oxford University and a former government adviser, in which he criticizes the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) for its handling of inflation and accuses it of failing...
The Building Research Establishment (BRE) is advocating for a significant overhaul of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) to better align with net-zero targets. BRE's report, "Energy Performance Certificates: Enabling the Home Energy Transition," suggests various...
The landlord in question faced legal consequences for failing to provide information about one of his properties, leading to charges under the Housing Act 2004 and the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976. The specific details include: Inspection and...
This case involves an appeal from a rent repayment order made by the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) concerning the classification of a property as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). The issues on appeal revolve around the definition of a 'self-contained flat' and the...
The UK government is reportedly considering a controversial scheme named “British homes for British workers,” aiming to give British citizens higher priority for social housing. The move, intended to bolster Rishi Sunak’s reputation for being tough on immigration, has...
The Guardian has reported that the government has approved for above-inflation council tax rises, which is expected to generate an additional £2 billion in revenue. The article can be read here, and in summary: Council Tax Rises Approved: The government reportedly...
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation has published its annual UK Poverty report which outlines a concerning situation of poverty in the UK, emphasizing the challenges faced by various demographic groups and regions. It also suggests a need for comprehensive and...
Brighton and Hove City Council has decided to double council tax for second homes and empty properties starting from the 2025-26 financial year. The decision, made at a committee meeting, was enabled by the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023, which allows councils...
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