Residents in Leiston, Suffolk are facing housing fears as the construction of the Sizewell C nuclear power plant has caused rents to double to over £3,000 a month for some family homes. The influx of workers required for the project has led to a significant increase in rental prices, with landlords capitalizing on the demand. Local residents are concerned about being priced out of the area, as the average rent in Leiston is significantly lower than the current rates. Some landlords are seeing the opportunity to make more money and are raising rents, causing tension among tenants. The local council is offering grants to residents with spare rooms to accommodate workers, but for many, the impact of the construction on housing affordability remains a major concern.
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USAID workers send message to Trump on boxes while leaving office for last time
Former USAID staffers in Washington, D.C., left their offices for the last time, carrying boxes with messages directed at President Trump, who is reducing the agency's workforce. A federal judge cleared the way for mass layoffs to proceed, as the Trump administration aims to streamline operations and cut costs. The agency plans to retain less than 300 employees out of 8,000, with criticism focused on alleged wasteful spending and controversial projects funded by USAID. Full...
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