Press releases and statements
Low-income tenants spending nearly two thirds of income on rent as no fault bailiff evictions continue to rise
The government has today released two separate sets of statistics which reveal that runaway rents are leaving private renters increasingly at risk of losing their homes, while no-fault bailiff evictions continue to climb across England.
Posted on 15 May 2025
Low-income tenants spending nearly two thirds of income on rent as no fault bailiff evictions continue to riseEighth record in a row of children in temporary accommodation, as one in three homeless households placed out of area
New government statutory homelessness figures released today reveal 165,510 children are now homeless and living in temporary accommodation – a 14% increase in a year and the eighth record high in two years. Meanwhile nearly one in three homeless households (32%) are stuck in temporary accommodation out of their area.
Posted on 30 Apr 2025
Eighth record in a row of children in temporary accommodation, as one in three homeless households placed out of areaHousing emergency set to leave 206,000 children homeless by end of this Parliament
Shelter warns urgent investment in social housing needed to prevent homelessness surge and council budget collapse
Posted on 29 Apr 2025
Housing emergency set to leave 206,000 children homeless by end of this ParliamentShelter appoints Sarah Elliott as new Chief Executive
The housing and homelessness charity Shelter has announced that Sarah Elliott will be joining as Chief Executive in September 2025. Sarah joins from the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) - England’s largest membership organisation for the voluntary sector- where she has spent the last five years, four of them as CEO.
Posted on 25 Apr 2025
Shelter appoints Sarah Elliott as new Chief ExecutiveCraig David revisits childhood social home in new film supporting Shelter campaign for urgent investment in social housing
Shelter has today released a powerful new film clip featuring British music icon Craig David, highlighting the urgent need for more genuinely affordable social housing in England. In the film, Craig revisits his childhood home, reflecting on how having a stable and secure social home played a pivotal role in shaping his life and career.
Posted on 16 Apr 2025
Craig David revisits childhood social home in new film supporting Shelter campaign for urgent investment in social housingShelter responds to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement
Shelter responds to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement
Posted on 26 Mar 2025
Shelter responds to the Chancellor’s Spring StatementPrivate rentals in almost half of England unaffordable to new NHS nurses
Shelter warns of impact to economy as key workers priced out due to lack of genuinely affordable homes
Posted on 20 Mar 2025
Private rentals in almost half of England unaffordable to new NHS nursesChildren in temporary accommodation hits another shameful record as rough sleeping soars
Shelter calls for urgent investment in social housing as housing emergency deepens
Posted on 27 Feb 2025
Children in temporary accommodation hits another shameful record as rough sleeping soars650 social homes lost in England last year, while 1.3m households are stuck on waiting lists
Shelter calls on Government to invest in 90,000 social homes a year in upcoming Spending Review to end homelessness for good
Posted on 06 Feb 2025
650 social homes lost in England last year, while 1.3m households are stuck on waiting listsNew research reveals sleepless nights for people facing housing pressures
More than half (57%) of people with housing costs and experiencing housing pressures in England have been kept awake at night over the past year due to worries including high rents, poor conditions and the risk of eviction, according to new research from Shelter. This is equivalent to approximately 11 million people across the country.
Posted on 11 Jan 2025
New research reveals sleepless nights for people facing housing pressures