News – May 2010
Councils must be ‘transparent’ 
25 May 2010
If local councils are given more decision-making powers on housing, they must be transparent and accountable, Shelter warned today.
Spending cuts unveiled
24 May 2010
Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne (pictured) has announced the Treasury’s plans to make £6.2bn of spending cuts in 2010-11.
House building figures down
20 May 2010
Shelter’s chief executive Campbell Robb (pictured) has described new house building figures released today as ‘shocking’.
Thanks to Shoosmiths!
18 May 2010
A huge thank you to the staff at commercial law firm Shoosmiths, who have raised £120,000 for Shelter’s emergency hardship fund, which provides essential household items for homeless families.
Advice on hand for new MPs
17 May 2010
As Parliament officially returns, Shelter research reveals that new MPs will find housing is the chief concern of their constituents.
Help homeowners at risk, urges Shelter
13 May 2010
Shelter and the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) have urged the new Government to take immediate action to help thousands of people at risk of losing their homes.
