Press releases and statements
People 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-19Struggling private renters face £55 million a month gap in rent without more government help
Struggling private renters face £55 million a month gap in rent without more government help - Shelter England
Posted on 07 May 2020
Struggling private renters face £55 million a month gap in rent without more government helpShelter response to Children's Commissioner report about impact of coronavirus on vulnerable children
Shelter response to Children's Commissioner report about impact of coronavirus on vulnerable children - Shelter England
Posted on 25 Apr 2020
Shelter response to Children's Commissioner report about impact of coronavirus on vulnerable children1.7 million renters expect to lose their job in the next three months
1.7 million renters expect to lose their job in the next three months - Shelter England
Posted on 16 Apr 2020
1.7 million renters expect to lose their job in the next three months