Summary: The inquest into the death of Luke Brooks reveals his mother's plea to evacuate their mold-affected home prior to the tragedy. The Brooks family residence in Oldham stood empty as a grim testament to the hazards of inadequate housing conditions. The inquest shifts focus to the broader issue of unsuitable living conditions experienced by many UK renters. ...

Summary: The historic Crooked House Pub near Dudley, UK, caught fire on August 5th and was subsequently demolished just two days later. Staffordshire Police are treating the fire as arson and investigating the circumstances. Local community expresses anger and sadness over the destruction of the cherished landmark. Former landlords share emotional connections and memories tied to the pub. Debate ensues over the feasibility of rebuilding the Crooked House Pub . ...

Summary: New data analysis by Sky News reveals that renters are more vulnerable to interest rate rises than mortgage holders in the UK. Renters now represent the largest home occupancy group at 37 per cent, while mortgage holders account for only 30 per cent. The cost of buying homes has made renting more attractive, leading to a significant increase in the number of renters. Renters spend about 33 per cent of their income on housing costs, making them more susceptible to increasing expenses compared to homeowners. Legislation and protection for renters have not kept pace with the shift in home occupancy, leaving renters exposed to...