5 d. ago Why the legacy of East Germany’s prefab housing blocks is more relevant than ever

Once considered progressive, then later derided, a new exhibition is exploring the developments’ place as part of a collective experienceCommunist East Germany’s high-rise prefab residential blocks and their political and cultural impact in what was one of the biggest social housing experiments in history is the focus of a new art exhibition, in which the unspoken challenges of today’s housing crisis loom large.Wohnkomplex (living complex) Art and Life in Prefabs explores the legacy of the collective experience of millions of East Germans, as well as serving as a poignant reminder that the “housing question”, whether under dictatorship or democracy, is far from being solved. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Families warned they could lose £150 DWP benefit in just four days

Vulnerable groups of people are at risk of missing out on a key financial package unless they carry out an important task before Sungday

Events

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Society

3 w. ago DWP issues reminder to millions on benefits as payments to be affected this weekend

Universal Credit, PIP and more will be affected by the August bank holiday weekend

Economics

3 w. ago Millions reminded 'check your electricity bill' or miss out on £150 DWP payment

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Economics

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The Warm Home Discount Scheme extension will see six million households receive an energy bill discount this winter.

Economics

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Economics

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Economics

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Economics