Tag: Housing
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UK Lords Warn Young People Will Bear Brunt of Ageing Population
Introduction: a looming intergenerational challenge A House of Lords inquiry has highlighted a growing concern: the United Kingdom’s ageing population could place the heaviest burden on younger generations. The failure to address unsustainable pressure on public finances and living standards risks widening gaps between generations, according to the influential parliamentary report. What the Lords found…
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Resource consent woes: West Auckland homeowners let down
Introduction: A new-build nightmare for West Auckland residents In a growing pattern across New Zealand, another group of West Auckland homeowners—ranging from young families to a single mother—are discovering that their newly built homes do not meet resource consent requirements. The revelation comes more than a year after the projects began, leaving families scrambling to…
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Controversial Tenancy Bill Passes at Queen’s Park
Ontario Moves Forward with Housing Reform The Ontario legislature gave final approval to Bill 60, the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, paving the way for significant amendments to the province’s Residential Tenancies Act. The controversial legislation, championed by Premier Doug Ford’s government, aims to accelerate housing supply and alter the balance of rights and responsibilities…
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Habitat for Humanity Helps 3 Million People Build or Improve Homes This Year
A Year of Impact: 3 Million Homes, 3 Million Futures Habitat for Humanity reports a landmark achievement: more than 3 million people were helped to build or improve a place to call home in the past year. This enormous milestone underscores a practical and hopeful approach to housing that links shelter to health, education, and…
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Habitat for Humanity Surpasses 3 Million People Helped Build or Improve Homes in a Year
Over a Million Lives Touched by Affordable Housing Since Last Year Habitat for Humanity has announced a remarkable milestone: more than 3 million people globally benefited from programs to build or improve a place to call home during the past year. The organization highlighted that healthier homes aren’t just about shelter; they’re about safety, stability,…
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Why African Banks Must Lead Urban Infrastructure Projects
Why banks should lead Africa’s urban infrastructure push As Africa’s urban population continues to rise, the continent faces a pivotal choice: who should finance the backbone of its future cities? Nigerian, Kenyan, South African, and other African banks are uniquely positioned to lead urban infrastructure projects—housing, electricity, water, and transport—by leveraging local knowledge, patient capital,…
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Eric Trump Accuses Zohran Mamdani of Hating Indian Population as NYC Debates Far-Left Agenda
Background: A contested statement in a charged political moment During a recent discussion on a political program, Eric Trump asserted that Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City, harbors a hostility toward the Indian population. The remark came amid a broader critique of what Trump described as a far-left shift in urban governance and…
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Two More Arrests in Drogheda IPAS Arson Case Highlight Ongoing Investigation
Update: Two More Arrests in Drogheda IPAS Arson Case Two additional arrests have been made as part of the ongoing investigation into the arson attack on the IPAS accommodation centre in Drogheda on Halloween night. Authorities say a man in his 20s was detained in west Dublin, and a second man in his 40s was…
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Jakarta’s New Governor Faces the Challenge: Building a Resilient City Through Austerity
Introduction: A Tested Bureaucrat Takes the Helm Pramono Anung, a veteran bureaucrat and former Cabinet secretary, has stepped into one of Southeast Asia’s most demanding political roles: governing Jakarta, a megacity confronting fiscal strain, rapid growth, and the need for resilient infrastructure. Despite early polling challenges, Anung’s expertise in public administration and crisis management positions…
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Anya Garnis fears homelessness and deportation after Home Office records blunder
Former Strictly star’s nightmare: a Home Office mistake threatens housing and residency Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Anya Garnis, a US citizen who has long called Britain home, has been told she risks losing her rights to live in the country after an alleged blunder by the Home Office erased her residency status from official…