by peter littlewood | Sep 19, 2025 | Open News
The House of Commons Library has just released its monthly report, that can be seen here. According to recent data, the UK housing market has seen mixed trends. Here is a summary of the key economic indicators : UK House Prices Annual Change: House prices across the...
by peter littlewood | Sep 19, 2025 | Open News
Councils in England spent a record £2.8 billion on temporary accommodation for homeless households last year — a 25% rise on the previous year, according to new figures. The sharp increase reflects the worsening housing crisis, with more families forced into hotels,...
by peter littlewood | Sep 19, 2025 | Open News
The House of Lords Built Environment Committee (BEC) has raised concerns over the government’s New Towns and expanded settlements agenda, arguing that the proposals lack “a clear, engaging vision.” Peers acknowledged the pressing need to deliver more homes but warned...
by peter littlewood | Sep 18, 2025 | News
The latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows mixed trends in the UK housing market, with a slight cooling in rental inflation while house price growth remains steady. Key Findings: Rents: Average UK monthly private rents increased by 6.7% to...
by peter littlewood | Sep 18, 2025 | Open News
The Bank of England has kept its interest rate at 4% to combat persistently high inflation, which currently sits at 3.8%, above the government’s 2% target. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 7-2 to hold the rate steady. In addition to holding rates, the...
