Londoners attend speed-dating event for housemates due to high rents and limited housing options.

Londoners attend "The Girlies Club," a speed-dating event for housemates, due to high rents and limited housing options. With young professionals spending 35-40% of their income on rent, shared accommodation is more affordable. The UK's new Labour government plans to ease the crisis by relaxing planning restrictions, but it may take years to build more homes.