Labour's plans to compel private sector landlords to meet strict energy performance certificate (EPC) targets have left Sir Keir Starmer facing a potential renovation bill of up to £28,000 for his own rental property. Since moving into 10 Downing Street, the Prime Minister has been renting out his £2 million four-bedroom North London townhouse. However, according to the Mail on Sunday, the property's energy efficiency rating falls below Labour's proposed minimum standard for

Sadiq Khan has been handed a knighthood in the New Year Honours, igniting a storm of criticism over what some are calling a 'reward for failure'. The Mayor of London, formerly a Labour MP, received the accolade in the first round of honours since Keir Starmer became Prime Minister. But an online petition against the gong is quickly gathering signatures - racking up more than 70,000 names in 48 hours. It now stands at 208,000 signatures with more people objecting signing up e

Nearly two-thirds of workers living in private rented housing struggle to pay their rent, a poll by Shelter reveals. Only 32% of workers said they could keep up with rent payments without difficulty, with 40% sometimes struggling and 23% constantly struggling. Also, 3% say they are falling behind on payments. Invest billions in social housing The poll figures have been published by the Guardian and have fuelled calls from businesses, unions and charities for Chancellor Rachel