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Sharp increase in rough sleeping and child homelessness: the next government cannot afford to ignore the housing emergency
New government data shows that rough sleeping has continued to increase, and there’s a record number of households in temporary accommodation as the housing emergency deepens. Another sharp increase i...
Research and insights
Published: 29 February 2024
Author: Ella Nuttall
Shelter and HSBC UK research: 40% of people fear housing pressures will get worse in 2024
The majority of adults have experienced a housing pressure in the last year New research from Shelter and HSBC UK, conducted by YouGov, released today reveals the crushing weight of the housing emerge...
Research and insights
Published: 26 January 2024
Author: Shelter
Homelessness isn’t a lifestyle choice
Our worsening housing emergency has resulted in a big rise in all forms of homelessness, with rough sleeping up 26% in a year.
Research and insights
Published: 11 January 2024
Author: Deborah Garvie
Prejudice in practice: the many faces of discrimination in the private rented sector
There has never been a more crucial time to highlight the damage wreaked by discrimination in the private rented sector. The Renters (Reform) Bill is making its way through parliament.
Research and insights
Published: 8 January 2024
Author: Jenny Lamb
Half of teachers in England work with children who are homeless
Our new research conducted by YouGov on behalf of Shelter shows the devasting impact of homelessness on children’s education. We found that half (49%) of teachers in England work at a school with chil...
Research and insights
Published: 22 December 2023
Author: Ella Nuttall
Prejudice in practice: racism in the private rented sector
Our research shows that Black renters are disproportionately faced with barriers that prevent them from securing a home in the private rented sector.
Research and insights
Published: 15 December 2023
Author: Jenny Lamb
The Renters Reform Bill: live updates
What does the Renters’ Reform Bill mean for private renters and landlords? This live blog will tell you everything you need to know, as we scrutinise the bill’s every step, from the moment it is brou...
Updates and impact
Last updated: 23 November 2023
Author: Bronya Smolen
The housing benefit freeze is costing the country
Struggling renters, people stuck in temporary accommodation and local authorities are paying the price for the housing benefit freeze.
Updates and impact
Published: 17 November 2023
Author: Charlie Berry
Homelessness is not a lifestyle choice
Let’s be very clear. Homelessness is not a lifestyle choice. This is what the home secretary claimed on Saturday when apparently confirming a report that the government intends to introduce legislatio...
Updates and impact
Published: 6 November 2023
Author: Deborah Garvie
The chequered flag for hope value – but not land and planning reform
Scrapping hope value will make it more affordable for local councils to build social homes that communities need and help tackle the housing emergency.
Updates and impact
Published: 27 October 2023
Author: Venus Galarza