Policy Library
Policy, research and good practice work forms a major part of Shelter's efforts to address and find solutions for homelessness and housing issues.
Submission: Budget 2021
The number one goal for this budget must be to strengthen the UK’s economic recovery from COVID-19 by prioritising jobs and skills. By investing in social housing, the government can do this as well as solving the housing crisis. However, while the three crises continue and millions remain vulnerable in unaffordable, insecure homes, the storm must still be weathered. The welfare system must protect people to avoid a surge in homelessness due to rental debt.
Published: 1 February 2021
Briefing: Budget Debate 2021
The 2021 Budget made it clear that the Chancellor recognises that the economic impact of COVID-19 is far from over. However, if we are to truly build back better from the pandemic, housing must be at the heart of our recovery.
Published: 1 February 2021
Report: Homeless and Forgotten: Surviving lockdown in temporary accommodation
Being urged to stay home but having no home to go to. This was the reality for homeless people during 2020’s lockdowns. This research reveals the total number of people who spent lockdown in temporary accommodation, and shares the experiences of over 20 households who told us what it was like to be homeless in a pandemic.
Published: 1 December 2020
Alert Briefing: New benefit cap statistics show numbers rising
On Thursday 26 November, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) released their new benefit cap statistics. We have analysed these numbers to show how the Covid-19 pandemic has led to a huge rise in benefit capped households; with the figures showing us that there has been an increase of 116% since February.
Published: 1 December 2020
Submission: HCLG Select Committee Inquiry into the impact of COVID-19 on homelessness and the private rented sector
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Shelter has been contacted by thousands of people facing eviction, homelessness, and problems in their accommodation which make it unsuitable to stay safe and healthy in during the pandemic.
Published: 1 December 2020
Briefing: Homelessness and Temporary Accommodation
Shelter is the UK’s largest housing and homelessness charity. Throughout the pandemic, we have continued to provide information, support and advice to thousands of people experiencing bad housing or facing homelessness.
Published: 1 December 2020
Briefing: Support for homelessness during the winter months
The government has introduced welcome interventions to protect people sleeping rough and those at the sharpest end of the housing emergency against the impact of COVID-19. However, despite the measures in place, people have fallen through the gaps in support.
Published: 1 December 2020
Briefing: The impact of homelessness and bad housing on children's education
Briefing: The impact of homelessness and bad housing on children's education
Published: 16 November 2020
Alert Briefing: New Universal Credit statistics out show impact on private renters
New Universal Credit statistics out show impact on private renters
Published: 10 November 2020
Our impact and service evaluations
This major new project for Shelter and Crisis examines the long term experiences of people moving into private rented accommodation. Read on to see how you could be involved.
Published: 6 November 2020