One in three asylum seekers in hotels are housed in London
A third of all UK asylum seekers in hotels are accommodated in London, according to data from the House of
Young Londoners are really concerned about the housing crisis
The London housing market remains a concern for nearly three-quarters of young people, as house prices soar disproportionately to workplace
WATCH: Finsbury Park community almost unanimously against Rowans redevelopment plans, public consultation finds
Haringey Council’s public consultation regarding plans to redevelop Rowans Tenpin Bowl into flats has revealed overwhelming disapproval from the public.
Brick Lane redevelopment decision still pending as campaigners await government ruling
Brick Lane development plan still pending
LISTEN: The school choir tackling social issues in Newham
Choir rehearsals at St Antony’s Catholic Primary School in Newham sound different from most. Its social choir has replaced traditional
New housing scheme launching for young women as prison recall numbers almost double
Young women make up just 4% of the prison population yet they face higher rates of recall than men and
Newham residents are seven times more likely to get repossessed than the rest of England
The London borough of Newham leads the capital for the most repossessions by county court bailiffs, with more than 7
Government urged to tackle housing affordability as renters’ bill enters law
Renters groups have called on the government to tackle soaring private rents, as new powers for tenants enter into law.
Surge in London children living in absolute low-income families
All bar one of London’s constituencies have registered an increase in the percentage of children living in absolute low-income families
Mother of three fears for children’s safety amid housing crisis
A mother of three is struggling with her children’s wellbeing while waiting for emergency rehousing in east London. Sarah, from
‘Pointy’ Penny and feisty Farage: social media reactions to the BBC election debate
With Penny Mordaunt tweeting throughout and Labour hitting back, here are the top social media reactions to the live BBC