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Record number of 145,800 children's lives blighted by homelessness: housing must be a priority in the general election
We’ve reached yet another appalling milestone in the housing emergency. As thousands of children in England start their exams, government data published yesterday shows that…
Social homes are good for us!
Social homes: for thriving communities and safer streets Not having a secure place to call home creates all types of instability. Not just for us…
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Ending unfair evictions will help prevent homelessness
This week, the government announced plans to abolish Section 21 evictions, meaning that private renters can no longer be evicted
Not enough of a Rightmove
More significant progress in Shelter’s fight against housing benefit discrimination this week, as Rightmove signalled their intention to ban all
Our lack of social housing is failing those in desperate need
At Shelter, we see many people who’ve had bad experiences renting privately, but Tom’s experiences are exceptionally bad. First, his
Another year poorer: is Targeted Affordability Funding enough?
As we start a new financial year, the one million households claiming Housing Benefit in the private rental sector continue