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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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Self-isolation? Try it as a homeless family living in one room
Ministers must go further to help homeless families during this health crisis. With the COVID-19 pandemic now taking hold in England, schools are now closed, and people being advised to work from home, many
A foundation to build on
Angela and her son, Kardinell were good tenants, but their lives were upended and Kardinell’s education was disrupted when they
Behind the scenes at Shelter’s helpline
Guest blog by Nicola, a Shelter supporter A few weeks ago, it was my privilege to be invited to visit
First Homes: the new government policy which could make the housing emergency worse
Right now, the government is consulting on its flagship ‘First Homes’ policy. And it poses a huge threat to the