New Start magazine

01/06/2026

Although Enfield Council withdrew its support for the 21,000-home development at Crews Hill, the Mayor of London said the plans will continue.

https://newstartmag.co.uk/articles/sadiq-khan-backs-crews-hill-despite-council-opposition/

28/05/2026

The government has pledged up to £7.5m over five years towards creating a new national forest in England.

The government has pledged up to £7.5m over five years towards creating a new national forest in England.  Set to be located in either the midlands or the North of England, the development would become the third new national forest announced under Labour’s manifesto commitments.  Organisations ...

27/05/2026

ITV soap Emmerdale is set to tackle the growing issue of hidden homelessness in a new storyline centred on a popular character, Kammy Hadiq.

ITV soap Emmerdale is set to tackle the growing issue of hidden homelessness in a new storyline centred on a popular character, Kammy Hadiq. Played by Shebz Miah, Kammy is well-liked within the village community, holds down a steady job as a mechanic and…

19/05/2026

This year’s event is due to take place at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel on Tuesday 3 November.

https://newstartmag.co.uk/articles/entries-for-the-2026-building-awards-are-open/

12/05/2026

New research shows more than two million households in the UK’s private rented sector are struggling with unaffordable housing costs.

New research shows more than two million households in the UK’s private rented sector are struggling with unaffordable housing costs. This morning (11th May), the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) published new findings that show 2.4 million households are now paying unaffordable rents, ...

11/05/2026

Polling experts suggest Labour could face its worst-ever local election results, potentially losing over 1,000 council seats across England.

https://newstartmag.co.uk/articles/doomsday-local-elections-could-deliver-heavy-losses-for-labour/

06/05/2026

Poor planning and weak communication around asylum hotels are fuelling tensions in communities across England, according to new research.

https://newstartmag.co.uk/articles/asylum-hotels-are-flashpoints-for-community-tensions-across-england/

30/04/2026

Downing Street has ruled out freezing private sector rents, despite comments from Chancellor Rachel Reeves suggesting the option had not been dismissed.

Downing Street has ruled out freezing private sector rents, despite comments from Chancellor Rachel Reeves suggesting the option had not been dismissed.  A spokesperson from Number 10 said the policy was ‘not the approach we will be taking’, after reports that the Chancellor has been considerin...

29/04/2026

Tenants will have to wait longer before buying homes under changes aimed at protecting social housing stock.

https://newstartmag.co.uk/articles/right-to-buy-overhaul-tenants-face-longer-waits-to-buy-homes/

28/04/2026

North Yorkshire Council moves to block fracking near Burniston, with final decision pending government environmental assessment ruling.

https://environmentjournal.online/climate-change/climate-crisis-will-overwhelm-uk-pubic-services-report-warns/