24 h. ago New social housing development in Killearn unveiled in £2.83 million project

The development at Lampson Court boasts nine homes available for social rent and two others which are shared equity.

Economics

33 h. ago How do I respond to someone who says ‘I’m not racist, but ... ’? | Leading questions

It’s important to express your disagreement: for their sake as much as yours, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. But first decide on what you aim to accomplishRead more Leading questionsHow do I respond to someone who contributes to a conversation with “I’m not racist, but ” and then inevitably proceeds to say something racist, such as talking about immigrants on benefits or getting priority for housing?I’m referring to social occasions with people that I am not necessarily close to but rather acquaintances I may bump into semi-regularly. I feel myself getting simultaneously angry and tongue-tied and I mostly sit with my frustration to maintain some sense of harmony in the group.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning Continue reading...

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40 h. ago First housing pods moved into place at Social Bite's new Rutherglen village

The first residents are expected to move into the supported accommodation at Harriet Gardens i the new year

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57 h. ago 500 teenagers show up at school board member’s house party after social media leak: ‘We saw cans, beer cans on the road, police cars’

No one was charged after the teens swarmed the Arizona home of Dr. Matthew Pittinsky

Society

3 d. ago 'Serious failings' identified at Greater Manchester social housing landlord

A watchdog has raised 'serious concerns'.

Events

5 d. ago New map shows staggering number of households on London's social housing wait list

New map shows staggering number of households on London's social housing wait list  My London

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6 d. ago Kelly Brook's housekeeper hits back at I'm A Celeb 'bully' claims

Gemma Daniels, who worked as a housekeeper at Kelly Brook's former Kent farmhouse, spoke out on social media after Kelly Brook was accused of being a 'bully' by Kelly Osbourne

Events

7 d. ago Households fear worse to come as London sculpture highlights energy bill crisis

The sculpture, on display in central London, is part of a wider campaign to spotlight the growing energy crisis

Events

8 d. ago Migrants to UK will not get benefits until becoming citizens under new plans

Refugee Council says plans would create ‘expensive bureaucracy’ and keep people in limboUK politics live –latest updatesPeople who migrate to the UK will be eligible for benefits and social housing only when they become British citizens and those who arrive by small boats could wait up to 30 years for long-term residency under new plans outlined by the home secretary, Shabana Mahmood.The plans could result in migrants only becoming eligible for benefits and social housing if they first become British citizens, rather than upon being granted settlement as is currently the case. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Chaotic moment Household Cavalry horse bolts through Green Park in central London

This is the moment a military horse bolts through Green Park in central London during a celebratory 41-gun salute to mark the 77th birthday of King Charles.

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9 d. ago Chaotic moment Household Cavalry horse bolts through Green Park in central London after being set loose

This is the moment a military horse bolts through Green Park in central London after being set loose during a celebratory 41-gun salute to mark the 77th birthday of King Charles.

Politics

1 week ago Newsom trolls Trump over Epstein picture and drags Melania into the discussion

The California governor’s press office mocked a White House social media post describing Trump and Melania as ‘America’s power couple’

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1 week ago Trump urges Republicans to vote for release of Epstein files in surprise U

US president says he backs efforts to release documents related to late sex offender because ‘we have nothing to hide’US politics live – latest updatesHow the Epstein row plunged Maga world into turmoil – a timelineEpstein emails: key takeaways from 20,000 pages of newly released filesDonald Trump has told his fellow Republicans in Congress to vote for the release of files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, in a sudden reversal of his earlier position.The US president’s post on his Truth Social website came after the House speaker, Mike Johnson, said previously that he believed a vote on releasing justice department documents in the Epstein case should help put to rest allegations “that he [Trump] has something to do with it”. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Trump tells Republicans to vote to release Epstein files, in a reversal of his previous stance

The US president has said he backs US lawmakers efforts to release the files, ahead of an expected House vote this weekUS president Donald Trump has urged his fellow Republicans in Congress to vote for the release of files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, reversing his earlier resistance to such a move.Trump’s post on his Truth Social came after House speaker Mike Johnson said earlier that he believed a vote on releasing justice department documents in the Epstein case should help put to rest allegations “that he [Trump] has something to do with it”. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Taylor Swift’s silence on the Trump administration using her music speaks volumes | Alim Kheraj

Official Trump social media accounts have been The Life of a Showgirl snippets to promote his agenda. Why has Swift, who once wanted ‘to be on the right side of history’, said nothing?In the last two weeks, the Trump administration has used music from Taylor Swift’s latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, in three posts on social media. The first, shared by the official White House account on TikTok, was a patriotic slide show of images set to lead single The Fate of Ophelia. As Swift sings “pledge allegiance to your hands, your team, your vibes”, the video cuts to pictures of the US flag, President Trump, the vice-president, JD Vance, and the first and second ladies. The second and third were posted by Team Trump, the official account for the Trump Campaign. One, set to Father Figure, riffs on the lyric “this empire belongs to me” with the caption “this empire belongs to @President Donald J Trump”, while the other, celebrating Melania Trump winning something called the Patriot of the...

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2 w. ago The areas with the LONGEST A&E waits revealed: More than 1,700 patients A DAY are forced to wait at least 12 hours in emergency departments but waiting list shrinks (for now, at least)

Some 54,000 people who attended England's emergency departments in October waited half a day before admitted, transferred or discharged, NHS figures show.

Science

2 w. ago SNP seize control of Stirling Council as opponents savage power

The new leader of Stirling Council has promised to tackle issues including anti-social behaviour and housing - but the Labour opposition have branded it the "worst start to any political administration in council history".

Politics

2 w. ago Scots could save £700 on fuel bills if 'social tariff' introduced by UK Government

EXCLUSIVE: The introduction of a social tariff could benefit more than 660,000 households in Scotland and lift 202,000 out of extreme fuel poverty.

Economics

3 w. ago Social housing to see £7 billion boost as mayors urged to ‘go bold’ with plans

Local leaders in England will be able to specify the types of homes needed in their areas and which sites to prioritise for construction.

Economics

3 w. ago Apartment scams are on the rise as renters turn to social media to try to find housing deals

So far this year, FBI received 130 real estate complaints referencing social media sites which totaled around $600,000 in losses

Society