News – July 2010

Benefits reform cautiously welcomed 
30 July 2010
Shelter has welcomed the Government’s proposals to simplify the benefits system, but has expressed concern about any further reductions to housing support.

Good luck Jason! 
21 June 2010
Londoner Jason Arday is following in the footsteps of comedian and multiple-marathon runner Eddie Izzard this summer by running an awesome 30 marathons in 35 days for Shelter.

Homeowner help warning 
21 July 2010
Shelter has welcomed the Government’s extension of schemes to support struggling homeowners until the end of 2010, but has warned that funding must be protected longer-term to avoid a ‘huge surge’ in homelessness.

Time for bed! 
13 July 2010
If you happen to be passing by London’s Old Street, you’re bound to notice an unusual window display on the ground floor of Shelter HQ. Artist Nina Davis has made a bed from more than 2,000 Metro newspapers – quilt, pillows and all!

900,000 ‘forgotten households’ 
12 July 2010
Low-cost home ownership is failing to reach hundreds of thousands of low-income households, leaving them to fall through the gap in Britain’s housing market, a new Shelter report reveals.

Wates celebrate with Strip4Shelter 
02 July 2010
Shelter partners Wates have celebrated raising a brilliant £110,000 with five days of sports-related activities.