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Shelter legal win protects disability benefits for people moving home
An important ruling at the Upper Tribunal held that people with severe disabilities should not face losing benefits just because they move from one type…
International Women’s Day 2024: vote so women can have homes
With a general election looming, political parties must show they’re serious about tackling the growing housing emergency to win crucial votes. Especially from women whose…
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An open letter to the new housing minister and shadow minister
Shelter’s Chief Executive Campbell Robb welcomes Kris Hopkins MP and Emma Reynolds MP to their new roles… Dear Minister and
A mixed bag
David Cameron opened his Conservative Party Conference speech with the promise of home ownership. “This week in Manchester we’ve shown
Shifts on private renting
Some lesser reported news this week is that the Communities Secretary Eric Pickles announced in his speech to the Conservative
Helping renters who can't afford deposits
At the Conservative party conference we heard Boris Johnson once again join our call for building vastly more affordable homes.