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Cable to chair debate 
30 October 2008
Liberal Democrat shadow chancellor Vince Cable will chair a debate at the ROOF magazine affordability conference in November.
FSA 'must use its teeth'
28 October 2008
New figures released by the Financial Services Authority earlier today revealed the number of people losing their homes has increased by 71 per cent in one year.
Johnson scraps housing target
24 October 2008
Mayor of London Boris Johnson has taken the first steps towards removing the 50 per cent London wide affordable housing target.
New deal for homeowners
23 October 2008
After months of campaigning and lobbying for it, Shelter has welcomed a new package of measures announced by the Government this week to help homeowners during the credit crunch.
Banks 'should play fair'
20 October 2008
Shelter has called on the Government to stop newly nationalised banks repossessing homes unless absolutely necessary, after research by ROOF magazine found that Northern Rock's repossessions are on the increase.
OFT report welcomed
15 October 2008
Shelter has welcomed a new report from the Office of Fair Trading that calls for regulation of ‘sale and lease back’ firms – businesses that buy properties then allow the former homeowner to stay on and rent their home.
Win a VIP night out
13 October 2008
Mixmag are offering Shelter supporters £10 discount tickets to their 2008 tour launch party this Friday at Egg, London – and one lucky winner will get the VIP treatment!
Rate cut 'should be passed on'
08 October 2008
Shelter has challenged banks and mortgage lenders to pass on the 0.5 per cent interest rate cut and help hundreds of thousands of struggling homeowners.
Get knitting for Shelter!
07 October 2008
Knitting needles at the ready! Make a mini scarf to keep the necks of Origins Ginger Essence™ warm, and show your support for Shelter. Throughout the month of December, £1 will be donated to Shelter from every bottle sold.
Help for all the family
06 October 2008
Shelter, in partnership with the Trinity Centre, has launched an innovative new project in Birmingham that will work with families to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB).
Hollyoaks star backs Shelter scheme
06 October 2008
TV actress Zoe Lister, who plays Zoe Carpenter in Hollyoaks, is supporting a new Shelter program for college and university students.
A grand offer for supporters
03 October 2008
Grand Designs Live is offering Shelter supporters discount tickets to its Birmingham event. For just £9 entry (half the price of the door rate), you can enjoy expert advice on building, gardening, designing and making the most of your home.
