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Families in London are at the epicentre of the housing emergency
This London Challenge Poverty Week, we’re taking a deeper look at why the housing emergency in London is so pronouncedand what can be done to…
World Homeless Day: The problem with Covid arrears
This World Homeless Day (Sunday 10 October), we want to shed a light on the private renters bearing the brunt of the recovery from the…
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Two million private renters now at risk of ‘No DSS’ discrimination
People on housing benefit are discriminated against every day. Even when they can afford the rent, landlords and letting agents still
A roadmap out of rough sleeping
Lessons to learn from ‘Everyone In’ Today, our research reveals what’s happened to the 37,000 people the government says were helped by its ‘Everyone In’ scheme in England. Following on from the Kerslake Commission report, we hope our evidence will contribute to
MPs sound alarm over legal aid in new report
Cuts to legal aid are leaving renters unable to enforce their rights. Ensuring people can access early legal advice benefits landlords and tenants alike
There’s a strong case for fundamental changes to the civil legal aid system, the Justice Committee has found in its recent report, The Future of Legal Aid.
At Shelter, we’ve seen the devastating impact that the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (LASPO) has had on people living in terrible housing situations or … Read more
Shelter and The Adecco Group
People who experience homelessness often face huge barriers when looking for work. It is here that the foundation of the