Benefit plans concern Lib Dem deputy

Review of the year

What a year. From the economic doom and gloom to the summer’s riots, social landlords have had their work cut out over the past 12 months. Here, Inside Housing looks back at the highs and lows

Lib Dem peers call for increased benefit caps

Rebellious Liberal Democrat peers are demanding that benefit caps are increased by more than £5,000 a year.

Seeing things clearly

Simon Hughes is not one to shy away from fiery debate. Here, the deputy leader of the Liberal Democrats reveals his take on last month’s riots to Lydia Stockdale.

Power shift

In May 10 cities will vote on whether they want an elected mayor. Here Rhiannon Bury finds out what’s at stake for housing

Mark their words

Tenants on the move

A group of London housing associations has launched a scheme to help unemployed tenants relocate to get back into work. Alex Turner reports

Colour charts

As voters across England, Scotland and Wales prepare to go to the polls, we assess the key battlegrounds for housing

Taking control of the media

In the wake of the summer’s riots, landlords are using social media to debunk stereotypes and show the good in their communities. Charlotte Goddard finds out how

Teaming up with the Met

What happened when a housing association joined its local police force to improve the response to anti-social behaviour? Simon Brandon finds out

The shortlist

Emily Rogers visits the council that is replacing allocation forms with face-to-face meetings to vet prospective tenants