Tag #Housing

Showing 37 to 48 of 160 results

theguardian.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

UK's Housebuilding Spree Raises Concerns Over Environmental Standards

The UK government plans 1.5 million new homes in England, but its commitment to environmental standards is uncertain, raising concerns about energy security and the UK's net-zero goals; solar panels may be included, but the extent of energy-efficiency measures is unclear, lagging behind other Europe...

Progress

52% Bias Score

Climate Action
theguardian.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

York Central: £2.5bn Regeneration Project to Create 6,500 Jobs and 3,000 Homes

York's £2.5bn York Central regeneration project, spanning 45 hectares near the railway station, will deliver 3,000 homes, 6,500 jobs, a new government building for 854 Defra staff, and an expanded National Railway Museum by around 2038, aiming to address the city's housing shortage and job market ch...

Progress

40% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
cnn.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

VA Ends Mortgage Rescue Program, Raising Foreclosure Concerns for Veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs is ending its mortgage rescue program, VASP, on May 1, 2025, raising concerns about potential foreclosures among the approximately 81,000 veterans in default on their VA mortgages as of February 2025, prompting debate over alternative solutions.

Progress

44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
theglobeandmail.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Carney Faces Challenges: Trade, Housing, and Labor

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's new government faces challenges including trade negotiations with the U.S., a housing shortage, and labor market disruptions; the Liberals have proposed solutions such as a $2 billion automotive support fund, a new federal housing agency, and expanded job traini...

Progress

52% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
taz.de
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Germany's €500 Billion Infrastructure Plan: Challenges and Opportunities

Germany will invest €500 billion over 12 years to upgrade its infrastructure, addressing concerns about dilapidated roads, unreliable trains, and insufficient housing. The plan allocates €100 billion to local governments and the climate fund, and €150 billion for federal projects until 2029. However...

Progress

40% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
dailymail.co.uk
🌐 55% Global Worthiness
News related image

Victorian Landlord Faces Backlash Over Unmetered Water Charges

A Victorian landlord is demanding \$110 monthly from five tenants for shared water usage, despite Consumer Victoria guidelines stating landlords must cover unmetered water costs; this sparked tenant outrage and online criticism.

Progress

56% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
theglobeandmail.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

FHSA Rules Clarified for Homeowners' Partners

The Canadian government clarified that individuals living with a homeowner can still use their First Home Savings Account (FHSA) for a joint home purchase, even if their partner is not a first-time buyer, despite not being eligible to open a new account in such circumstances.

Progress

32% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
jpost.com
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
News related image

NIS 120M Israeli Urban Renewal Agreement Accelerates Or Yehuda Housing Development

The Israeli government signed a NIS 120 million urban renewal framework agreement with four entities for Or Yehuda, allocating NIS 20,000-30,000 per housing unit for infrastructure, accelerating 2,720 potential housing units and 12,847 future units.

Progress

40% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
t24.com.tr
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Istanbul Family's Earthquake-Safe Home Renovation Highlights Turkey's Urban Renewal Success

The Öztok family in Avcılar, Istanbul, renovated their 35-year-old building using Turkey's "Half of It From Us" urban renewal campaign, receiving 1.875 million TL in support, enhancing their safety and security after recent earthquakes.

Progress

52% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
theguardian.com
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
News related image

Australian Election 2025: Key Policy Issues Sidestepped

The Australian federal election campaign has sidestepped several crucial policy issues previously considered significant, including Indigenous affairs, environmental protection, gambling advertising, and high-speed rail, reflecting strategic choices by both major parties.

Progress

40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
bbc.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Wales's Strict Holiday Let Rules Risk Thousands of Tourism Jobs

New holiday let rules in Wales, requiring properties to be available for 252 days and let for 182 days a year to qualify for business rates instead of council tax, are causing distress among operators and risk thousands of tourism jobs, according to industry warnings, though supporters say the chang...

Progress

56% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
npr.org
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

VA Ends Mortgage Rescue Program, Raising Foreclosure Fears

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will terminate its mortgage rescue program, VASP, on May 1, 2025, impacting 17,109 veterans currently enrolled, due to Republican opposition and concerns about taxpayer costs, raising concerns about potential mass foreclosures without a replacement program.

Progress

52% Bias Score

No Poverty

Showing 37 to 48 of 160 results