As sweeping as the bill is, its impact is likely to be modest. Ilia Yefimovich/Picture Alliance via Getty ImagesA sweeping housing measure, which became law on July 11, 2026, is being widely celebrated as a crucial step in addressing the nation’s housing crisis.
It is no Great Society measure, but the new law offers local governments and builders incentives to make incremental changes.
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There are plenty of British politicians who love talking about sport. It makes them appear normal, grounded and relatable to voters.
But it seems that not many enjoy talking about the political side of it – especially the concept of “sportswashing”, when sport is allegedly used by a country to deflect attention away from concerns over issues such as human rights violations it might be involved in.
