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Building Magazine are set to host the webinar ‘Preparing for Awaab’s Law – tackling damp and mould with technology’

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Last chance: Join damp and mould tech webinar

Today Building Magazine are set to host the webinar ‘Preparing for Awaab’s Law – tackling damp and mould with technology’. Due to be presented by Ben Wallbank, BIM strategy & partnerships manager at T...

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Newstart Magazine @newstartmagazine.bsky.social · 20h

‘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.

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‘People continue to be failed’: Homelessness deaths soar by 9%

Around four rough sleepers died each day in the UK last year, with the total number reaching a record high, according to new research. This morning The Museum of Homelessness (MoH) published harrowing...

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Newstart Magazine @newstartmagazine.bsky.social · 9d

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

Newstart Magazine @newstartmagazine.bsky.social · 9d

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.'

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Government’s new towns plan sparks debate among experts

During the first day of Labour’s Annual Conference the housing secretary unveiled plans to build 12 new towns across England. The announcement marked Steve Reed’s first direct address as housing secr...

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Newstart Magazine @newstartmagazine.bsky.social · 10d

Congratulations are in order for @manninghamhousing.bsky.social 🤩

The social housing provider has been shortlisted in three categories for the Housing Executive Awards.

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Manningham Housing Association recognised with triple award nomination

The social housing provider has been shortlisted in three categories for the Housing Executive Awards, including Housing Association of the Year. At the beginning of this year Manningham Housing Assoc...

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Joseph Rowntree Foundation @jrf-uk.bsky.social · 13d

This would represent the worst living standards record of any parliament since detailed records began in 1961.

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Time running out to prevent decade of falling incomes

The government faces a profound threat from falling living standards unless decisive policy action is taken to boost families' disposable incomes.

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Newstart Magazine @newstartmagazine.bsky.social · 14d

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 👇
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Ahead of party conference, what housing needs from government

Ahead of Labour’s Annual Conference starting this weekend, Tim Foreman of LRG outlines what the housing secretary must focus on to meet the target of delivering 1.5 million new homes. A new secretary...

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 15d

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

Groundswell of support for ban propels campaign of Tabby Fletcher, 17, from her island home on Jura to Holyrood

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Newstart Magazine @newstartmagazine.bsky.social · 15d

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 👇
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Finalists announced for the iED Annual Awards 2025

This year’s ceremony is due to commence on 25th November at The Lowry Hotel in Manchester. Launched two years ago, the iED Annual Awards were established to recognise achievements within economic dev...

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Newstart Magazine @newstartmagazine.bsky.social · 16d

Dozens of charities are urging the #government to reverse an #eviction #policy that could leave thousands more #refugees on the streets...

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28 days later and thousands of refugees risk homelessness

Dozens of charities are urging the government to reverse an eviction policy that could leave thousands more refugees on the streets. Over 60 homelessness and asylum seeker organisations – including S...

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Newstart Magazine @newstartmagazine.bsky.social · 17d

In case you missed it: new #government figures show temporary accommodation costs soared by 25% in 2024/25.

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newstartmag.co.uk/articles/tem... #temporaryaccommodation #housingcrisis #housing #localgov #councils

Temporary homeless housing costs skyrocket 25%

Data from the government shows councils across England spent £2.8bn on temporary accommodation in 2024/25. New research, published yesterday, shows over 131,100 households in England live in temporary...

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Newstart Magazine @newstartmagazine.bsky.social · 23d

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

Over £1.1 billion announced for UK coastal towns and cities

The joint government and industry investment comes to mark the beginning of London International Shipping Week. Coastal towns across the UK are set to benefit from an influx of funding which the gove...

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Architects' Journal @news.architectsjournal.co.uk · 24d

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

Government starts major review of intellectual property law

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Newstart Magazine @newstartmagazine.bsky.social · 24d

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.

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Time’s up on ‘business as usual’ in UK development

Half of all homes with planning permission are never built – industry leaders say it’s time for data, trust, and delivery to lead the way. A new development ‘playbook’ is emerging across the UK as the...

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Scottish Housing News @scottishhousingnews.com · 24d

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.

Edinburgh tower blocks face demolition as refit costs soar

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.

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Newstart Magazine @newstartmagazine.bsky.social · Sep 8

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...
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Reed’s big move: sector reacts to housing shake-up

Labour’s decision to appoint Steve Reed as the new housing secretary raises concerns among experts about experience, priorities and continuity in key policies. At the end of last week nightmare struc...

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Newstart Magazine @newstartmagazine.bsky.social · Sep 8

Important read from @scottishhousingnews.com about the country's growing #HousingCrisis

A new report shows 'Scotland needs 15,693 social and affordable homes every year between 2026 and 2031'

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More than 15,000 new homes per year required to tackle Scotland’s housing emergency, report finds

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has called for long-term funding for the housing budget after new research revealed Scotland needs to build over 15,000 homes per year to meet ho...

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Newstart Magazine @newstartmagazine.bsky.social · Sep 5

Housing and planning experts react to Labour's latest bombshell: Angela Rayner's resignation.

'Angela Rayner’s planning reforms acknowledged the scale of the housing crisis. Her resignation must not become an excuse for delay.'
newstartmag.co.uk/articles/dep... #Labour #government #AngelaRayner

Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner resigns: experts react

Today the former housing secretary stepped down from parliament following the news she underpaid stamp duty tax on her second home in Hove. Angela Rayner announced her resignation just days after she ...

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Newstart Magazine @newstartmagazine.bsky.social · Sep 2

New figures from Nationwide Building Society show house prices fell by 0.1% last month...
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House prices dropped 0.1% in August, Nationwide figures show

According to Nationwide Building Society the costs of homes decreased last month despite economists predictions. The data shows the average price of a home in England was £271,079 in August, which is...

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Newstart Magazine @newstartmagazine.bsky.social · Sep 2

Congratulations @zackpolanski.bsky.social on your Green Party victory!

Zack has worked closely with our sister title Air Quality News, including attending two of our conferences.

Can't wait to see what brilliant work you do 🎉

Newstart Magazine @newstartmagazine.bsky.social · Aug 29

The High Court ruled that asylum seekers can continuing staying at The Bell Hotel...

...A decision that's caused a lot of upset among opposing politicians.
newstartmag.co.uk/articles/hig... #asylumseekers #migrants #housing #accommodation #TheBellHotel

High Court rules asylum seekers can stay at The Bell Hotel

The news comes after Epping Forest District Council argued the hotel was not being used for its intended purposes anymore. At 2pm this afternoon (29th August) the Court of Appeal ruled that asylum se...

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Newstart Magazine @newstartmagazine.bsky.social · Aug 29

Today the High Court is due to deliver the verdict on The Bell Hotel case.

With this in mind, Faraz Baber of Lanpro argues planning offers the strategic, long-term fix for asylum housing.

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newstartmag.co.uk/articles/why... #planning #asylumhousing #asylumseekers #housingcrisis

Why planning must be part of the asylum debate

As the High Court prepares to deliver the verdict on The Bell Hotel case, Faraz Baber of Lanpro argues planning offers the strategic, long-term fix for asylum housing. This article is written by Fara...

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Newstart Magazine @newstartmagazine.bsky.social · Aug 28

During a time when migrants and asylum seekers are facing political hostility, Band on the Wall is working to ensure they feel at home in Manchester....

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New scheme offers migrants a stage – and future – in Manchester

At a time when migrants and asylum seekers are facing political hostility, Band on the Wall is working to ensure they feel at home in Manchester. The legendary music venue have recently launched a pr...

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Newstart Magazine @newstartmagazine.bsky.social · Aug 28

After 12 months in post Labour's #housing ambitions face mounting delivery challenges.

Our latest industry-led feature sees James Cogan of Boyer discuss whether #planning can keep up 👇
newstartmag.co.uk/articles/lab... #news #features #Labour #housingcrisis

Labour’s first year through a housing and economic lens

Twelve months in, Labour’s economic and housing ambitions face mounting delivery challenges. James Cogan, director of Boyer, discusses whether planning can keep up. Parents of private schoolchildren,...

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Newstart Magazine @newstartmagazine.bsky.social · Aug 27

The 12 million UK households already experiencing fuel poverty will undoubtably be the worst effected by this decision...
newstartmag.co.uk/articles/cal... #energy #housingcrisis #poverty #fuelpoverty #energyprices

Calls for urgent reform as energy price hikes hit UK households

Today Ofgem announced energy bills will increase by 2%, with households starting to feel the squeeze from 1st October 2025. The news means a typical household in the UK will pay £1,755 a year for gas...

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