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30 Jun 2011

Local councils fear over cuts in housing benefit

Local government councillors are worried they will be unable to cope with the strain on public services caused by cuts to housing benefit.
6 Jun 2011

Life chances of young people limited by housing costs, says charity

A YouGov poll for Shelter shows an entire generation priced out of a home of their own,
13 May 2011

Economic pressures are leading to rise in repossessions, says charity

The Council of Mortgage Lenders reports 9,100 repossessions in the first quarter of 2011, a rise of 15 per cent from the fourth quarter of 2010.
28 Feb 2011

Government must improve tenant protection, says Shelter

The Government must ensure that the growing population of people renting privately get the protection they so desperately need, says Shelter/
21 Feb 2011

Shelter warns over growing homelessness problem

The housing and homelessness charity Shelter has warned that rough sleeping figures paint a worrying picture of the future of homelessness in this country.
18 Feb 2011

More homes needed, says Shelter

Local authorities must start prioritising spending on housing delivery to meet need, Shelter said in response to house building figures released yesterday (17 February).
15 Feb 2011

Inflation could lead to homelessness says Shelter

Inflation could lead to homelessness for people already struggling to pay their housing costs, the charity Shelter said today.
14 Jan 2011

Housing allowance cuts will increase segregation in London

New research confirms that Government cuts to Local Housing Allowance (LHA) will increase the segregation of rich and poor areas in London.
7 Jan 2011

Two million pay for home on cards

Housing and homelessness charity Shelter says more than two million people are using credit cards to pay their mortgage or rent.
26 Dec 2010

71,000 children in England are homeless at Christmas

More than 71,000 children will spend Christmas in temporary accommodation, says housing charity.

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