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Thousands of homes in Brighton and Hove are being used as holiday lets while locals struggle to get on the property ladder, according to a new council report. Figures published by the regional authority have laid bare the extent of the popular seaside city's overtourism crisis - with up to 6,000 properties being used as short-term lets for holidaymakers in the area. The local authority is considering introducing a restrictive licensing scheme for holiday lets to ensure they don't dodge health and safety standards and are appropriately penalised for breaches...

Edinburgh ranked as the most sustainable UK city | ShutterstockBrits are more eco-conscious than ever, and where you live can make all the difference.Clean energy solutions experts, egg, reveal the ‘UK’s Most Sustainable City’ ranking - looking at everything from air quality and green spaces, to solar power adoption and EV charging. The ranking also compared the average house prices, to see whether living in a more sustainable city comes at a cost.Edinburgh secured the top spot as the most eco-friendly place to live, scoring best for its overall air...