All articles by katharine swindells
katharine swindells
Where in the US has already banned abortion?
Eight states in the US now have outright bans on abortion since the reversal of Roe v Wade last week.
How much does the Commonwealth Games cost the government?
This summer, thousands of athletes, reporters and spectators will be arriving in Birmingham, for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, which runs from 28 July to 8 August.
Will the UK host Eurovision 2023?
The ESC concluded that, given the current circumstances, Ukraine will be unable to host, leaving the path open for Eurovision 2023 in the UK.
Does restricting foreign buyers reduce house prices?
Analysis of similar attempts to slow runaway house prices suggests raising stamp duty on foreign buyers in the UK will miss its mark.
Why urban green space needs to do more to serve diverse communities
The UK’s parks and gardens are beginning to fill up again, and the past two years have seen increasing awareness of the value of access to green space.
London landlords rush to sell before the property bubble bursts
Over the past six months, the number of properties listed for rent in London each month has been half the level of last summer.
Period poverty: London has the highest proportion of girls struggling to afford menstrual products
A study for Menstrual Health Day found that 41% of 18 to 21-year-olds struggle to afford period products.
Eviction court claims by private landlords now higher than before the pandemic
Ministry of Justice data shows that evictions from rented homes are rising across the UK.
How Crossrail is affecting house prices in London’s suburbs and commuter towns
City Monitor analysis of property data shows that the average house price around Crossrail stations has gone up 70% over the past decade.
Palm Beach property prices double in a year
The Palm Beach barrier island has long been one of the country’s most coveted sunspots.