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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 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
The Renters Reform Bill: MPs debate the bill for the first time
The Renters Reform Bill was debated in the House of Commons for the first time. This is a once-in-a-generation chance to make renting fairer and more secure.
Updates and impact
Published: 25 October 2023
Author: Tarun Bhakta
Why older renters need the Renters Reform Bill
In this guest blog for Shelter, Independent Age explore the unique and disproportionate challenges older people face in the private rented sector.
Updates and impact
Published: 3 October 2023
Author: Guest blog
Celebrating our biggest campaigning wins
Shelter is proud to campaign alongside the rest of the housing movement to defend the right to a safe home. We make sure those in power sit up and listen.
Updates and impact
Published: 8 August 2023
Author: Andrew Soar
Operation Warm Welcome: government tells thousands of Afghan refugees to leave their emergency accommodation
Having failed to help almost half of the families find a settled home under Operation Warm Welcome, the government has told over 8,000 Afghan families and individuals that they must leave by the end of August.
Updates and impact
Published: 27 July 2023
Author: Sophie Earnshaw