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Stories of Home: new findings from a Shelter and IKEA research partnership
Shelter has spoken to more than 1,000 social tenants as part of a major longitudinal research project looking at the impact of moving into a social rent home.
Research and insights
Published: 7 July 2026
Author: Hannah Rich
Historic debt is an anchor on the new PM's council housing ambitions - this is how we can fix it
New research shows cancelling council housing debt could unlock up to 284,000 social homes and help end the housing emergency
Research and insights
Published: 6 July 2026
Author: Charlie Berry
New research shows the need for a council housing revolution
New research showing that the delivery of social rent homes is failing to meet demand, while council housebuilding remains at historically low levels.
Research and insights
Last updated: 11 June 2026
Author: Max Brookman-Byrne
Tackling racism must be a priority in social housing
Antiracism must be a key part of new regulatory standards, to make sure social housing management staff are qualified to understand and prevent racism.
Updates and impact
Published: 25 March 2026
Author: Deborah Garvie
International Women's Day 2026: we must all #GiveToGain the social homes we need
The housing emergency in England disproportionately affects women, leaving them without the foundation to reach their potential. We're fighting to change that.
Research and insights
Published: 6 March 2026
Author: Deborah Garvie
Trickle down housing policy: we need a new approach
Trickle down housing policy has led to poor affordability and record homelessness. Our latest report explains why the government must build social housing.
Research and insights
Published: 18 February 2026
Author: Sam Bloomer
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
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
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
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