CIH president attacks IDS over homeless slur

Government attacked over views on housing

The president of the Chartered Institute of Housing has criticised ministers for ‘pointed and inaccurate’ comments regarding the state of the housing market.

IDS hints at rethink over ‘bedroom tax’

The government could be set to water down its controversial plans to introduce a ‘bedroom tax’.

Dunce’s cap

Charity loses court benefit fight against govt

The High Court has rejected a claim brought against the government by a charity which argued that cuts to housing benefit would disproportionately hit minority families and were beyond the power of the secretary of state.

Bedroom revolution

Going spare

The government’s contentious ‘bedroom tax’ on under-occupying tenants is set to become law this month. Alex Turner looks at the disproportionate effect it’s likely to have in the north

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

Wind of change

A host of new laws are set to change the landscape for Welsh social landlords. Michael Northcott reports

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

Support on a shoestring

Budgets are being slashed and demand is up but, as Inside Housing and Capita’s exclusive Supporting People survey reveals, many care and support providers are maintaining services for vulnerable people. Lydia Stockdale finds out how they are doing it and if it can last.