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
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
Shelter Covid Appeal
With the announcement of a second national lockdown, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has shown all of us the importance of a decent and safe home. But, so far, the pandemic has devastated the economy. Millions of households are unable to cover rent payments and are struggling to survive on shrinking incomes. Shelter services are hearing Continue Reading
“Cathy Come Home” to Rushden!
The Full Gospel Church in Rushden held a marvelous screening of Ken Loach’s film Cathy Come Home on the 13th June 2018 Ciceros.org has an exclusive interview with Mark Lees of Rushden’s local housing and community project ENCS The film deals with the issue of homelessness and family fracture Continue Reading
Government backs Homelessness Reduction Bill
24 October 2016 2:48 pm | By Carl Brown courtesy : Inside Housing Journal) The government will support the Homelessness Reduction Bill, the communities secretary has announced.Sajid Javid, in parliament today, confirmed ministers will back the bill, which would impose duties on councils to prevent homelessness. Ministers had previously said Continue Reading
