• Investigation: The families living in Britain's ‘slums of the future’

  • Sep 25 2024
  • Length: 27 mins
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Investigation: The families living in Britain's ‘slums of the future’

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  • When Sydney and her 23-month-old son turned to the council for temporary accommodation, they were housed in an old office converted into a studio flat. A Sunday Times investigation into her block found residents complaining of sweltering heat and mould. This type of housing has been labelled Britain’s ‘slums of the future’ - so why are families still ending up there?


    This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory


    Guest: Hugo Daniel, News Reporter, The Sunday Times.

    Host: Luke Jones.

    Clips: BBC Breakfast.

    Episode artwork: Matthew Chattle for The Sunday Times.

    Read Hugo’s full report: The forgotten families who have to live in old office blocks

    Further listening:

    • Undercover: The Times investigation into Turkish plastic surgery clinics
    • Undercover at one of the UK's most dangerous prisons

    Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com


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