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.

Not enough left for food: the impossible cost of private renting

This briefing outlines an analysis of private renting, finding that large numbers of households face an unaffordable rent burden, and many are left without enough money for an average weekly food shop.

Published: 19 October 2026

Not enough left for food: the impossible cost of private renting

Foundation to Thrive: How to Unlock a Council Housing Revolution

Shelter report on the measures needed to get councils building social rent homes at scale again.

Published: 25 September 2026

Foundation to Thrive: How to Unlock a Council Housing Revolution

Research: The financial and economic case for removing Housing Revenue Account debt

Pragmatix Advisory research for Shelter on the impact of cancelling HRA debt and building 284,000 council homes for social rent.

Published: 24 August 2026

Research: The financial and economic case for removing Housing Revenue Account debt

Estate regeneration: a literature review

This literature review examines estate regeneration in England, particularly in London. It explores why regeneration occurs, good practice and the impact on local communities.

Published: 18 August 2026

Estate regeneration: a literature review

Research: Options for reducing Housing Revenue Account debt

Savills research for Shelter into reducing the debt attached to councils' Housing Revenue Accounts and the number of new social rent homes it would unlock.

Published: 6 July 2026

Research: Options for reducing Housing Revenue Account debt