News – June 2012

Top repossession hotspot: Barking and Dagenham

28 Jun 2012

London local authority Barking and Dagenham has the highest repossession risk in England, Shelter’s new research reveals.

Charities submit joint letter to Prime Minister

27 Jun 2012

Shelter has signed a joint letter to the Prime Minister today, in response to Conservative Party proposals to cut housing benefit for under 25s.

Shelter condemns housing benefit cuts

25 Jun 2012

Shelter has condemned the Prime Minister's proposals to remove housing benefit for under 25s, warning that the move would inevitably lead to a rise in homelessness.

Rent deposit complaints up 80%

20 Jun 2012

Shelter is urging renters to make sure their deposits are protected, as calls to our helpline about deposit protection problems have increased by more than 80% in the last two years.