New Start magazine

15/07/2026

Libraries in England could be turned into music hubs with recording studios and rehearsal spaces under a new government funding scheme.

https://newstartmag.co.uk/articles/a-new-chapter-for-libraries-as-music-hubs-planned/

14/07/2026

More than 50,000 people could face homelessness by 2030 as think tanks call for urgent housing reforms.

More than 50,000 people could face homelessness by 2030 as think tanks call for urgent housing reforms.  Homelessness in England could surge by a quarter by the end of the decade if the government fails to act, according to new analysis by IPPR North and IPPR. The think tanks estimate…

08/07/2026

Housing association tenants could be given the right to take over the management of their homes if landlords repeatedly fail them, under new government plans.

https://newstartmag.co.uk/articles/housing-secretary-unveils-new-rights-for-social-housing-tenants/

01/07/2026

Collective action claims that 700,000 people may have paid more than they needed to for their new homes.

https://newstartmag.co.uk/articles/4-5bn-legal-claim-against-uks-largest-housebuilders/

30/06/2026

Andy Burnham has vowed to open a second N0.10 in Manchester if he becomes prime minister – after eight years as Greater Manchester mayor, he knows which side his barm is buttered.

https://newstartmag.co.uk/articles/burnhams-northern-gaff-is-about-more-than-an-address/

29/06/2026

The King and Queen have announced they won’t be moving into Buckingham Palace once its nearly £370m refurbishment is finished.

The King and Queen have announced they won’t be moving into Buckingham Palace once its nearly £370m refurbishment is finished.  Although the palace will still be used as the main case for the monarchy’s official work, King Charles III has decided not to make it his London residence. Instead, h...

24/06/2026

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24/06/2026

The cost of repairing NHS buildings could exceed £16bn by the end of this financial year, according to new research by Property Inspect.

The cost of repairing NHS buildings could exceed £16bn by the end of this financial year, according to new research by Property Inspect. Published at the beginning of this week, the analysis of government data found hospitals and other NHS facilities account for £13.8bn of the UK’s estimated £4...

22/06/2026

Following his win in the Makerfield by-election, experts explain why an Andy Burnham leadership could bring a more hands-on approach to planning and housing.

Following his win in the Makerfield by-election, experts explain why an Andy Burnham leadership could bring a more hands-on approach to planning and housing. Over ten years ago, Andy Burnham twice ran unsuccessfully for the Labour leadership. Now, following Labour’s disappointing local election re...

18/06/2026

A £61 million fund has been launched to help communities take ownership of local assets such as pubs, shops and community centres.

https://newstartmag.co.uk/articles/61m-fund-to-help-communities-save-local-pubs-and-shops/