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A group of Shelter campaigners outside the Houses of Parliament holding banners that read 'Chancellor, it's decision time', 'Invest in social homes'.

How we fought for home in 2025: building social homes and defending renters

Discover Shelter’s 2025 campaign highlights—advocating for more social homes, fighting for renters' rights, and standing up for housing justice across the UK.

Updates and impact

Published: 13 January 2026

Author: Tom Warren

How we fought for home in 2025: building social homes and defending renters
A row of terraced houses

Explore our new interactive map of homelessness in England

Our new interactive map shows the latest homelessness figures across England which represent the shocking reality of the housing emergency.

Research and insights

Published: 11 December 2025

Author: Jack Hunter

Explore our new interactive map of homelessness in England
Mouldy wall in temporary accommodation

Three charts that reveal the inequalities in temporary accommodation

Our new charts show the inequalities of temporary accommodation and reveal that Black-led households and lone mothers are over-represented in this type of accommodation.

Research and insights

Published: 11 December 2025

Author: William Matthews

Three charts that reveal the inequalities in temporary accommodation
Faisal Abdullah, father of Awaab Ishak, hands in the Awaab’s Law petition at 10 Downing Street, supported by campaigning barrister, Christian Weaver, and award-winning solicitor, Kelly Darlington, in June 2023.

Awaab’s Law finally begins to take effect

This law protects social housing tenants from dangerous conditions like damp and mould and was inspired by the tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak.

Updates and impact

Published: 27 October 2025

Author: Deborah Garvie

Awaab’s Law finally begins to take effect
A child wearing a yellow jumper looks into the camera smiling, with her big sister's arm protectively around her.

On World Homeless Day, let's talk about homelessness

Join our movement for change this World Homeless Day. Find out more about what causes homelessness and how you can take action.

Updates and impact

Published: 10 October 2025

Author: Deborah Garvie

On World Homeless Day, let's talk about homelessness
The Imperial Apartments building in Bristol, which is an office block that has been converted into flats.

'It's like a nightmare': Bristol parents call for council to stop housing families in converted office block

'It's like a nightmare': Bristol parents call for council to stop housing families in Imperial Apartments, a cramped and unsafe converted office block.

Updates and impact

Published: 9 September 2025

Author: Peter Farrow

'It's like a nightmare': Bristol parents call for council to stop housing families in converted office block
A row of red brick social houses on a London street

Planning for social housing

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill is an important opportunity to make sure social housing delivery is fast, simple and in the right places.

Updates and impact

Published: 5 September 2025

Author: Andrew Soar

Planning for social housing
A woman holds her baby in her kitchen

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

Last updated: 22 August 2025

Author: Lucy Cheetham

The Renters' Rights Bill explained: what does this mean for 11 million private renters?
The clock face of Big Ben reflected in a puddle of water on a rainy day in Westminster.

What's happening with the Renters' Rights Bill?

The fight to abolish section 21 'no fault' evictions is nearly over. The Renters' Rights Bill will become law following Royal Assent and the commencement date.

Updates and impact

Published: 12 August 2025

Author: Tarun Bhakta

What's happening with the Renters' Rights Bill?
Black campaigners stand outside UK Parliament holding signs about racism in the housing sector. They are demanding a fairer housing system.

'Don’t give up': Tracy's story of racism and resilience in accessing a social home

Tracy, a Black Mixed heritage Peer Researcher at Shelter, shares her experience of racism in housing. We're urging Angela Rayner to ensure fair social housing.

Research and insights

Published: 29 July 2025

Author: Nifemi Oni

'Don’t give up': Tracy's story of racism and resilience in accessing a social home