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Labour plans to build 1.5m homes – will that help Britons struggling for good housing?

Starmer vowed to ‘bulldoze through’ planning restrictions and experts say it will put money in…

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Are you 80% angry and 2% sad? Why ‘emotional AI’ is fraught with problems

AI that purports to read our feelings may enhance user experience but concerns over misuse…

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In the race for new energy strategies, why does home insulation always lag behind?

It’s not a sexy subject in an election campaign, but the inefficiency of Britain’s housing…

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Tax giveaways, rent caps and childcare: what the manifestos would mean for your finances

We look at general election pledges from Labour, the Tories and the Lib Dems on…

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Barcelona to ban apartment rentals to tourists in bid to cut housing costs

Spanish city is one of Europe’s top destinations but its popularity has made housing increasingly…

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Apple delays launch of AI-powered features in Europe, blaming EU rules

Apple says competition rules that require functionality with rival products would compromise privacy and security…

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UK government weighs action against Russian hackers over NHS records theft

National Crime Agency may take retaliatory measures after Qilin gang steals data covering 300m patient…

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Labour drafts options for wealth taxes to ‘unlock’ funds for public services

Exclusive: Sources say changes to inheritance tax and capital gains tax are being discussed The…

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Skinny homes for sale in England – in pictures

From an elegant Kent property with views over fields and sea to a Norfolk bolthole…

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Plusnet mobile customers told to switch within weeks or lose number

BT Group-owned provider has already ditched its TV service and will become a broadband-only supplier…

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