News – February 2011

Tenant protection crucial 
24 Feb 2011
The Government must ensure that the growing population of people renting privately get the protection they so desperately need, Shelter said today.

Rough sleeping warning 
17 Feb 2011
Rough sleeping figures paint a worrying picture of the future of homelessness in this country, Shelter warned today.

Welfare Reform Bill concerns 
17 Feb 2011
Housing proposals outlined in the Welfare Reform Bill will do little to support the Government’s aim to get people back into work, Shelter said today.

More homes needed 
17 Feb 2011
Local authorities must start prioritising spending on housing delivery to meet need, Shelter said in response to today’s house building figures.

Concern at inflation 
15 Feb 2011
Inflation could lead to homelessness for people who are already struggling to pay their housing costs, Shelter said today.

Thanks Leeds RAG! 
14 Feb 2011
A big thumbs up for Leeds University RAG who have raised £10,000 for Shelter on their annual Amsterdam Hitch!

Homeowner help urged 
10 Feb 2011
The Government must do more to help homeowners struggling to pay their mortgage, Shelter said today.