Press releases and statements
Long-awaited Renters’ Rights Act to protect 2,000 households a month from threat of homelessness caused by no-fault evictions
On the day the Renters’ Rights Act comes into force, Shelter new analysis reveals the ban on Section 21 will protect more than 2,000 households a month from the threat of homelessness caused directly by no fault evictions.
Posted on 01 May 2026
Long-awaited Renters’ Rights Act to protect 2,000 households a month from threat of homelessness caused by no-fault evictionsNew government homelessness stats reveal 17th record rise in child homelessness
Today the government has released new statutory homelessness statistics which reveal: 176,130 children are homeless in temporary accommodation – up 6% (10,680) in a year, the highest figure since records began. The number of children now homeless in temporary accommodation is equivalent to the total number of children living in Leeds. 134,210 households in England are homeless in temporary accommodation – up 5% in a year. 1 in 3 households (43,040) are in temporary accommodation outside their home area – a 5% rise in a year.
Posted on 30 Apr 2026
New government homelessness stats reveal 17th record rise in child homelessnessRough sleeping and child homelessness hit highest levels since records began
Shelter calls for urgent action to deliver more social homes and unfreeze local housing allowance The government has today released two separate sets of statistics that underscore the deepening housing emergency in England.
Posted on 26 Feb 2026
Rough sleeping and child homelessness hit highest levels since records beganOver half of teachers in England work with children who are homeless
Shelter NASUWT PR on children in TA at school
Posted on 16 Dec 2025
Over half of teachers in England work with children who are homelessShelter responds to government’s Homelessness Strategy by calling on it to wipe out homelessness in its entirety
Shelter responds to government’s Homelessness Strategy by calling on it to wipe out homelessness in its entirety . Charity’s services sound the alarm with 382,618 people now homeless in England
Posted on 11 Dec 2025
Shelter responds to government’s Homelessness Strategy by calling on it to wipe out homelessness in its entiretyAt least 382,000 people are homeless in England today
With the government’s Homelessness Strategy imminent, new research from Shelter reveals 382,618 people in England - including 175,025 children - will spend this Christmas without a home
Posted on 11 Dec 2025
At least 382,000 people are homeless in England todayShelter responds to the Chancellor’s Budget.
Shelter responds to the Chancellor’s Budget
Posted on 26 Nov 2025
Shelter responds to the Chancellor’s Budget.Alison Hammond shocked and devastated by mum and son spending sixth Christmas homeless in Shelter film
Shelter has today released a powerful new film featuring beloved TV presenter and media personality Alison Hammond, showing the stark reality of what it means to be homeless and living in temporary accommodation at Christmas.
Posted on 20 Nov 2025
Alison Hammond shocked and devastated by mum and son spending sixth Christmas homeless in Shelter filmShelter responds to Royal Assent for the Renter's Rights Bill
Sarah Elliott, Chief Executive of Shelter, said: “The Renters’ Rights Act is the victory of a lifetime for renters who have fought for years for better protections. We are grateful to the government for making these landmark changes a reality.
Posted on 28 Oct 2025
Shelter responds to Royal Assent for the Renter's Rights BillNumber of children homeless in England the highest since records began
New government statutory homelessness figures, released today, reveal 172,420 children are now homeless in temporary accommodation in England. This is an 8% increase in a year and the highest number since records began 21 years ago.
Posted on 16 Oct 2025
Number of children homeless in England the highest since records began