Press releases and statements
Craig 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 pressuresMore than 56,000 primary school children homeless in England this Christmas
Shelter’s shocking new analysis of government figures reveals that 56,000 primary school children in England are set to spend Christmas without a home this year. That’s the equivalent of one child homeless in every third primary school classroom in England.
Posted on 19 Dec 2024
More than 56,000 primary school children homeless in England this ChristmasAt least 354,000 people homeless in England today
New research from Shelter shows at least 354,000 people in England, including 161,500 children, will spend Christmas without a home - a shocking increase of 14%, 44,500 people, in one year.
Posted on 11 Dec 2024
At least 354,000 people homeless in England todayDavid Morrissey, Kola Bokinni and Mandip Gill get emotional reading homeless child’s wish for a ‘forever home’ this Christmas
As many children begin writing their letters to Santa this Christmas, David Morrissey (Sherwood, The Walking Dead), Kola Bokinni (Race Across the World, Top Boy, Ted Lasso), Mandip Gill (Doctor Who), Molly Moorish-Gallagher (Model), Yinka Bokinni (BBC Radio 1xtra) and Malachi Kirby (Roots, Small Axe) are supporting Shelter in a powerful new film that features one young child’s heartfelt Christmas wish for a "forever home."
Posted on 29 Nov 2024
David Morrissey, Kola Bokinni and Mandip Gill get emotional reading homeless child’s wish for a ‘forever home’ this ChristmasRecord 159,000 children homeless in temporary accommodation – up 15% in a year
New government statutory homelessness figures released today reveal yet another shocking record, with 159,380 children now homeless and living in temporary accommodation - a 15% increase in a year and the highest figure since records began in 2004.
Posted on 28 Nov 2024
Record 159,000 children homeless in temporary accommodation – up 15% in a year