Press releases and statements
Shelter responds to government clarification on the Affordable Homes Programme
Shelter responds to government clarification on the Affordable Homes Programme
Posted on 01 Jul 2020
Shelter responds to government clarification on the Affordable Homes ProgrammeShelter responds to 'Build, Build, Build' speech from Prime Minister
Shelter CEO Polly Neate responds to 'Build, Build, Build' speech from Prime Minister Boris Johnson
Posted on 30 Jun 2020
Shelter responds to 'Build, Build, Build' speech from Prime MinisterOver 80,000 new homes will be lost in one year to Covid chaos
Shocking new analysis predicts the pandemic will see 84,000 fewer homes delivered this year – with overall output dropping from 255,000 last year to just 171,000 homes in 20/21.
Posted on 30 Jun 2020
Over 80,000 new homes will be lost in one year to Covid chaosPeople in need of benefits more than doubles to 2.8 million since March
People in need of benefits more than doubles to 2.8 million since March, according to new workforce data released by the Office for National Statistics today.
Posted on 16 Jun 2020
People in need of benefits more than doubles to 2.8 million since MarchShelter responds to the extension of the eviction ban
Shelter's responds to Robert Jenrick's announcement that evictions will continue to be suspended until August.
Posted on 05 Jun 2020
Shelter responds to the extension of the eviction banShelter launches ‘Work for Home’ week after emergency helpline receives almost 37,000 calls since lockdown
Shelter launches ‘Work for Home’ week after emergency helpline receives almost 37,000 calls since lockdown
Posted on 02 Jun 2020
Shelter launches ‘Work for Home’ week after emergency helpline receives almost 37,000 calls since lockdownShelter response to government plans to 'end rough sleeping for good'
Shelter CEO Polly Neate responds to government plans to address homelessness and end rough sleeping.
Posted on 27 May 2020
Shelter response to government plans to 'end rough sleeping for good'Councils unlikely to cope with rise in homelessness if the government lifts the eviction ban without protecting renters
Councils unlikely to cope with rise in homelessness if the government lifts the eviction ban without protecting renters.
Posted on 21 May 2020
Councils unlikely to cope with rise in homelessness if the government lifts the eviction ban without protecting rentersEarly tremors in unemployment data warn of COVID-19 crash
The Office for National Statistics has released new figures on employment levels today, following new figures from the Department for Work and Pensions on the numbers applying for Universal Credit in England.
Posted on 19 May 2020
Early tremors in unemployment data warn of COVID-19 crashShelter responds to MEN story about government “scrapping” it’s 'Everyone In' initiative to house rough sleepers in emergency accommodation during COVID-19
Shelter responds to MEN story about government “scrapping” it’s 'Everyone In' initiative to house rough sleepers in emergency accommodation during Covid-19 - Shelter England
Posted on 15 May 2020
Shelter responds to MEN story about government “scrapping” it’s 'Everyone In' initiative to house rough sleepers in emergency accommodation during COVID-19