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How the Grenfell tragedy changed the UK
feature Six years on since the government vowed to ‘learn lessons’ has sufficient progress been made?
By Rebekah Evans Published
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UK house prices fall at fastest rate for nearly 14 years
Speed Read First-time buyers may welcome the news but higher than expected inflation means mortgage costs remain an issue
By Jamie Timson Published
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Pros and cons of building on the green belt
Pros and Cons More housing and lower house prices must be weighed against urban sprawl and conservation concerns
By The Week Staff Published
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No place in the sun: is this the end for holiday home owners?
Today's Big Question New law could require landlords to obtain permits to rent properties on sites like Airbnb
By Harriet Marsden Published
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Cannabis users ‘can wake up during surgery’
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Is buying a house cheaper than renting?
In Depth Renters face rising costs and a shortage of properties on the market
By The Week Staff Last updated
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The pros and cons of van life and other unconventional housing
Pros and Cons Life on the road can be liberating but hygiene is only one of the challenges
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Battle of Waterloo bones found in attic
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
By The Week Staff Published
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The pros and cons of rent freezes
Pros and Cons Proponents say rent controls provide stability for tenants, but critics claim they won’t fix the housing crisis
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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Mould epidemic hits UK households
Speed Read Health-threatening problem set to escalate as cash-strapped families turn down heating and keep windows closed
By The Week Staff Published
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Awaab Ishak: a death to shame the nation
Talking Point Inquest into death of toddler concluded that exposure to mould in his home was to blame
By The Week Staff Published
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What happened to Awaab Ishak?
Speed Read The two-year-old died of a cardiac arrest after prolonged exposure to mould in his home
By Richard Windsor Published
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What next after the four-year Grenfell fire inquiry ends?
feature Final ruling not expected until next year when police will decide on criminal charges
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Inside Britain’s war on second homes
In Depth Across the country, local authorities are taking steps to curb the growing number of second homes
By The Week Staff Published
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