News – 2007

15 questions away from a million 

14 December 2007

Gary Kemp of Spandau Ballet fame has taken part in 'Celebrity Who Wants to be a Millionaire' for Shelter.

Funding cuts slammed 

12 December 2007

Shelter has condemned cuts in Government funding for housing projects that help the most vulnerable people in society.  

Stars shine for Shelter at XFM gig 

11 December 2007

Tim Burgess of the Charlatans was one of many artists who showed support at XFM Winter Wonderland this year when he described Shelter as 'a charity that's very near to our hearts'.

Vote to enter prize draw 

11 December 2007

Remember Shelter's hard-hitting ad campaign that featured children trapped in bad housing? It's in the running to win a prestigious award, and you could win £500 of retail vouchers by simply casting a vote.

Shelter welcomes rate drop 

06 December 2007

Shelter chief executive Adam Sampson has welcomed the first cut in interest rates in two years, but warned that it will only have a positive impact if mortgage lenders 'pass on the saving to their customers'.

Shelter Christmas e-cards 

07 December 2007

The run-up to Christmas is always hectic, and it can be difficult to find time to send cards. Here's a solution - send our free Christmas e-cards quickly and easily, and show your support for Shelter this year.

Street homeless speak out 

10 December 2007

A new report by Shelter and street homelessness charity Broadway was launched today. It shows the Government still hasn't solved the problems faced by people forced to sleep rough or stay in homeless hostels.

FSA to investigate lenders 

05 December 2007

The Financial Services Authority has announced that it is to take an urgent look at whether lenders are treating customers fairly when they handle mortgage arrears and possessions.

'Stellar line-up' in Manchester 

05 December 2007

The Charlatans, The Cribs and The Courteeners are just some of the bands playing at Xfm's Winter Wonderland at Manchester Apollo in aid of Shelter.

Trading up for Shelter 

04 December 2007

What can you get if you swap a signed bottle of Simon Cowell's aftershave and a poncho signed by Kelly and Sharon Osbourne? Tune in to ITV1 this Christmas and find out.

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