Seven New Towns Unveiled in Major Housing Push Across Britain
Seven sites across the United Kingdom have been earmarked for the creation of entirely new towns, marking a significant step in the government’s drive to tackle the housing shortage. Each development is expected to deliver a minimum of 10,000 homes, with some projected to exceed 40,000 properties.The planned communities are Continue Reading
SHELTER’S WORK IN 2025
This article was co-written by Jack Madden, Head of Campaigns (Strategy and Organising) From the largest investment in social housing in a generation to the (soon-to-be-implemented) transformation of private renting, 2025 was a year to remember for housing. But with a year of significant change, we must not forget that Continue Reading
GRANDMA’S NEAR-DEATH ORDEAL: CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING NIGHTMARE
Tracey Condron, a vibrant 43-year-old grandmother from Rainford, East London, was known for her boundless energy and devotion to her family. In a shocking turn of events, Tracey Condron, a beloved mother-of-three and special needs teacher, narrowly escaped death after suffering catastrophic carbon monoxide poisoning from a faulty boiler in Continue Reading
Understanding the UK’s Evolving Rental Market
The UK rental market is evolving. New insights reveal significant trends. There are challenges faced by both tenants and landlords. There are approximately two million private landlords in the country. About half of them, around one million, are now utilising letting agencies to manage their properties. Despite the convenience for Continue Reading
The cost of 300,000 UK Homes
Addressing the UK’s affordable housing shortage in the context of current economic conditions, including a 5% inflation rate, requires careful consideration of construction costs and necessary infrastructure improvements. ### Housing Need: Recent estimates suggest the UK needs approximately **300,000 new homes annually** to meet demand. Out of these, around **90,000 Continue Reading
THE STATE WE’RE IN.. INEQUALITY AND POVERTY IN UK 2023-2024
This is a statistical summary of the state of the country in terms of Housing, Debt and gross inequality of income between 2023-2024. Overview: The cost of raising a child for a lone parent family is estimated to be £33.54 per day. Within the context of poverty and insecurity, it Continue Reading
