Housing is foundational to tackling inequality & speeding sustainable development. Yet, more than 3 billion people lack access to adequate housing. I urge cities everywhere to invest in adequate housing for all, so that everyone has a place to call home.

HOUSING AND FOOD CONSUME NEARLY HALF OF US HOUSEHOLD SPENDING — 15-YEAR HIGH Housing and food accounted for 46.9% of US household spending in 2025, the highest combined share in 15 years, according to BLS data. 🔸 Housing: 33.9% of total spending, the highest share since 2010 excluding the pandemic year. 🔸 Food: 13%, the highest share since 2011, with annual spending rising 4.6% to $10,633. 🔸 Combined costs: Up $1,988 per household from 2024. Meanwhile, average pretax income rose 6.4% to $110,847, outpacing inflation and overall spending growth.

Housing Secretary Angela Rayner denied that Andy Burnham is reopening the Brexit debate by reconsidering a key manifesto pledge to rule out freedom of movement with the European Union

Housing activists in Barcelona seized a mostly empty building to house vulnerable families and create a community hub. Shortly afterwards, Catalan police evicted 19 activists within hours. Protests over soaring rents and evictions have been on the rise across Spain.

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