A Reported £80 Million Allocated to Regenerate Brownfield Land and Construct Thousands of Homes

In a bid to transform neglected urban areas into vibrant communities and address the housing crisis, the UK government has announced the opening of the third and final round of the Brownfield Land Release Fund 2. With an allocation of up to £80 million, this fund aims to facilitate the development of over 8,000 new … Read more

Nicola Sturgeon’s flagship policy could now cost £2.2bn and will be delayed by THREE YEARS

NICOLA Sturgeon’s flagship reform of Scotland’s care services has been delayed by three years and could cost as much as £2.2bn, it emerged tonight. That is almost double the initial estimate of £1.2bn to set up the National Care Service. 2 Nicola Sturgeon claimed the reforms would remove the “postcode lottery” from social care.Credit: PA … Read more

Yorkshire people divided over whether Yorkshire puddings go on Christmas dinner | UK | News

Yorkshire people are divided over whether Yorkshire puddings go on a Christmas dinner. A debate is raging on Facebook between members of the public over whether the famous British food accessories should be present on one of the nation’s most famous meals. While some have said there is definitely a home for them, others have … Read more

New EU short-term rental rules are an example to the world – POLITICO

Around 15 years after Airbnb began, EU institutions are in the process of giving their final approvals to the world’s first template on how to regulate our platform and industry. We not only welcome this watershed moment as an opportunity to begin a new chapter in our relationships with governments, but we believe the leadership … Read more

International Students: Asteroid will pass in front of bright star Betelgeuse to produce a rare eclipse visible to millions

MUMBAI: From January 1, international students will need double the amount of money in their bank accounts – Canadian dollars (CAD) 20,635 to be eligible for a Canadian study permit. This sum is in addition to their first year of tuition and travel costs. Marc Miller, Canada’s immigration minister made several key announcements while addressing … Read more

Cost-of-living crisis squeezes Europe’s housing – POLITICO

Are you a 30-something professional looking to settle down and buy your first home in a friendly, welcoming European city? Think again. Rising real estate prices have turned home ownership into an increasingly unachievable dream for many Europeans — an issue compounded by the cost-of-living crisis, which has hit city residents and poorer households especially … Read more