News – January 2008

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'Help needed' for owners 

31 January 2008

As the numbers of homeowners hit by mortgage arrears and repossession grow, Shelter is calling on the Government and mortgage lenders to set up a free, confidential advice service to support those affected by the crisis.

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Win NME awards and tour tickets 

29 January 2008

NME is gearing up for one of the biggest nights in the music calendar and we're offering you the chance to be there. Or why not catch the awards tour as it rolls into town?

Office workers supporting Shelter

Hold a quiz night for Shelter 

16 January 2008

Put those departmental rivalries to rest once and for all by holding a quiz night for Shelter with your workmates. 'Trial by Trivia' is taking place in offices all over the country on 28 February - don't miss out!

Elderly couple

Set up a Will for free 

07 January 2008

Aged over 55 and living in London? You can take advantage of a scheme called Free Wills Fortnight, which allows you to have a Will written or updated by a local solicitor for free.

Leeds prison

New support for ex-offenders 

04 January 2008

Shelter has launched a new service called the Prisoners Advocacy Release Team (PART) to help newly released prisoners find settled homes and avoid re-offending.

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