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Prejudice in practice: renting with a disability
This blog was co-written by Dave Lockyer, a Shelter Renting Champion who shares his experience of discrimination in the private rented sector. Discrimination has no home in the private rented sector. ...
Updates and impact
Last updated: 30 October 2024
Author: Jenny Lamb
A real breadwinner – how changing debt rules can help us get social housing
Learn how changing fiscal rules and increasing government investment can solve the UK's social housing crisis. Discover why building 90,000 social homes a year benefits both people and the economy.
Research and insights
Published: 24 October 2024
Author: Charlie Trew
Kickstarting a housing legacy? 100 days of a new government
We issued a challenge to the new government to kickstart their housing legacy in 100 days by doing four key things. So, how have they done?
Updates and impact
Published: 16 October 2024
Author: Andrew Soar
The Renters' Rights Bill explained: what came out of Parliament's second reading?
On Wednesday 9 October, the Renters’ Rights Bill returned to Parliament for second reading. Hear about the outcomes of this important moment for the bill and what this means for the country's 11 million private renters.
Updates and impact
Published: 11 October 2024
Author: Lucy Cheetham
Domestic abuse and housing series: a safe, affordable home for every survivor
The government must build social homes and scrap the benefit cap, so every domestic abuse survivor can access a safe, affordable home to rebuild their lives.
Updates and impact
Published: 9 October 2024
Author: Charlie Berry
Domestic abuse and housing series: ‘So... she escaped’
Hear about the link between housing and domestic abuse. Plus, Amira shares her lived experience.
Updates and impact
Published: 4 October 2024
Author: Isabella Burton
The Renters' Rights Bill explained: what does this mean for 11 million private renters?
The Renters’ Rights Bill was recently introduced to parliament. Here is a guide to the Renters' Rights Bill and what it means for private renters.
Updates and impact
Published: 12 September 2024
Author: Lucy Cheetham
Grenfell Tower Inquiry: government must invest in social homes to prevent further tragedy
The bereaved, survivors and residents of the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire have finally received the final Phase 2 report of the Public Inquiry. We think the government must invest in social homes to prevent further tragedy.
Updates and impact
Published: 6 September 2024
Author: Sam Bloomer
Domestic abuse and housing series: Rebecca's story
Shelter provides support to survivors of domestic abuse, like Rebecca. With Shelter's support, Rebecca and her family eventually found a stable and secure home.
Updates and impact
Published: 3 September 2024
Author: Isabella Burton
It's time to say 'bye' to Right to Buy
Right to Buy is draining social homes, forcing people into homelessness or insecure private renting. Sign our petition calling for a freeze on Right to Buy.
Research and insights
Published: 22 August 2024
Author: Sam Bloomer