https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/benefit-cap-number-of-households-capped-to-may-2024 The benefit cap is a limit on the total amount of benefit that most working age people can get and affects a number of benefits. The amount of benefit a household receives is reduced to ensure claimants do not receive more than the cap limit. The benefit cap can be applied through either: Universal…
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Landmark reforms to give greater security for 11 million renters
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/landmark-reforms-to-give-greater-security-for-11-million-renters Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner said: Renters have been let down for too long and too many are stuck in disgraceful conditions, powerless to act because of the threat of a retaliatory eviction hanging over them. Most landlords act in a responsible way but a small number of unscrupulous ones are tarnishing the reputation…
Council spending on emergency accommodation tops £2.2bn
https://www.crisis.org.uk/about-us/media-centre/council-spending-on-emergency-accommodation-tops-22bn/ Local authorities in England are spending a record £2.29bn a year on providing emergency temporary accommodation to homeless households, according to new provisional government figures released today (Thursday 29th August).
Children homeless in temporary accommodation hits shameful new record of 151,000 – up 15% in a year
The statistics reveal – the number of children who are homeless and living in temporary accommodation has increased to 151,630 – an increase of 15 per cent in a year – and the highest figure since records began in 2004;the number of homeless families living in emergency accommodation such as B&Bs and hostels has reached…
Planning reforms must prioritise social rent homes
https://campaigns.shelter.org.uk/tell-government-planning-reforms-must-prioritise-social-rent-homes?utm_source=adobe&utm_medium=email# On the 30th July, the new Labour government published proposals and a consultation on them to reform planning. We believe that too many of the homes being built by developers aren’t the right homes. We think the planning system isn’t doing enough to get the social homes built we need. The planning system should…
Winter Fuel Payments restricted to PC claimants
https://www.rightsnet.org.uk/forums/viewthread/20393/ DWP statistics show there are more than 800,000 eligible people who could claim PC but aren’t.
Through the roof
Through the roof: rising rents, disrepair, and evictions https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/policy/publications/through-the-roof-rising-rents-evictions-and-persistent-disrepair/ Private renters are at the sharp end of the living standards crisis, facing a perfect storm of ever-increasing rents, damp, cold and mouldy homes, and very little power to do anything about it. We’re urging the new government to prioritise renters when tackling the living standards…
£1,314 per month
Renting scandal deepens as prices hit record high while almost half live in unfit homes The average rent being asked outside London has hit a new record of £1,314 per month, with each property typically receiving 17 inquiries from prospective tenants, according to a website. A year ago, the average monthly advertised rent across Britain,…
supported housing in the UK
To apply for supported housing in the UK for people over 55, you can contact your local authority or a housing association: Local authority Many local authorities use a choice-based lettings scheme, where available properties are advertised on their website. You can register using their housing application form, and they will assess your needs, such…