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A third of renters are facing a 35-year slog to get on the property ladder
A third of renters are saving £100 a month or less and face a 35-year slog to get on the property ladder – with the goalposts moving if house prices climb.
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Bill payers face a £221 bill hike if they fail to switch to a fixed energy tariff
Bill payers could face a £221 bill hike if they fail to switch to a fixed energy tariff in the next seven days.
Plans lodged to revamp prominent corner of Forest Gate high street
Here are the latest planning applications registered with Newham Council this week
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Record-breaking June heatwave would be 'virtually impossible' in 1976, scientists say
The recent heatwave that has shattered records has intensified warnings about the pace and impact of climate change across Europe.
Councillors reject plan to turn vacant East Ham pub into gambling venue
Planning committee claims conversion of The Denmark Arms into adult gaming centre would be an "overconcentration of gambling uses" for the area
Big changes planned for landmark building in Plaistow
Developer Landhaven Ltd has applied for planning permission to build an extension
Is Halifax down? Users report issues with banking app and login error
Halifax users have reported issues with the bank this morning (June 23), including issues with login and the app not loading.
New chief exec set to be appointed at Newham Council
Maria Christofi – currently in charge of council finances – has been put forward to fill the vacancy
Social media app X down as thousands of users report issues with app and website
X users have reported issues with the app, feed and timeline, and the website itself this afternoon (June 22).
Red weather warning for ‘extreme heat’ in Newham this week
It’s the first time such an alert has been issued since the UK temperature record was broken four years ago
More than 800 primary school children took part in London-wide sports festival
The University of East London (UEL) hosted the Sport in Your Futures (SIYF) Summer Festival 2026 at SportsDock on June 15 and 16.
Andy Burnham's full statement following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation
Andy Burnham has shared a statement following the news that Sir Keir Starmer has resigned from his position as Prime Minister today (June 22).
£100m investment will kickstart delivery of thousands of new homes
A £100 million investment will kickstart the delivery of 7,000 new homes inspired by the Singapore housing model.
Nigel Farage calls for 'general election at the soonest date' in explosive statement
Nigel Farage has called for a general election after Sir Keir Starmer resigned as Prime Minister this morning.
How the next UK Prime Minister will be decided - and why you won't have a say
Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as Prime Minister - but how will his replacement be decided?
Headteacher named one of the best in the country
Andrea Silvain, principal of School 360 in Stratford, was named Silver Award winner for Headteacher of the Year in a Primary School.
Sir Keir Starmer’s statement in full as he resigns as Prime Minister
This is everything Sir Keir Starmer said as he resigned from his role as Prime Minister
What happens now as Sir Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister? What to know
Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as the Prime Minister. Here’s what will happen next.
Sir Keir Starmer confirms that he will step down as Prime Minister in statement
Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed that he will step down as Prime Minister.
What are wet bulb temperatures? UK prepares for hottest June on record this week
Wet bulb temperature, a key measure in weather forecasting, offers valuable insights into atmospheric moisture and human comfort levels.