Shelter News

Cake Time returns for fourth year

15 May 2012

This spring marks the start of Shelter’s 2012 fundraising event Cake Time.

Repossessions show no sign of slowing

10 May 2012

Shelter warns that homeowners remain at risk from increased mortgage costs.

Families priced out by benefits cap

24 April 2012

Shelter is urging the Government to consider the damage inflicted on families by cuts to housing benefit.

Thanks Shelter Marathon runners!

23 April 2012

A huge thank you and congratulations to Shelter’s London Marathon runners!

Housing market failing older people

12 April 2012

New report from Shelter shows housing market not meeting needs of over 55s.

Deposit protection law changes

05 April 2012

As changes to tenancy deposit protection laws come into force, Shelter is calling on landlords to ensure they are protecting their tenants’ deposits, to protect themselves from penalties.

Shelter launches new strategy

02 April 2012

Today Shelter has launched a new strategy, which sets out our plans for the next three years.

London rents unaffordable

28 March 2012

Renting a two-bedroom home in London is unaffordable for families earning less than £52,000, Shelter has revealed today.

Homelessness figures up 18%

09 March 2012

New statistics show a massive rise in homeless acceptances across England.

Londoners driven out by housing costs

06 March 2012

Almost a third (30%) of Londoners say they expect to be driven out of the capital by the high cost of housing.