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News – January 2012

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Shelter responds to the Today programme 

23 Jan 2012

Shelter responds to comments from the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on the Today programme.

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Families cut back on food and fuel 

19 Jan 2012

Shelter survey reveals millions cutting back on essentials to pay housing costs.

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Millions rely on credit to pay for home 

04 Jan 2012

Almost one million people have taken out a payday loan to help pay their rent or mortgage in the last 12 months, according to a new Shelter survey

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