Avoid the blame game

The new leaders

As the finalists for our Rising Stars competition are announced, Blair McPherson considers what it means to be a leader in 2012

What’s new?

We didn’t need the hacking scandal to show us just how much the ruling elite holds ordinary people in contempt, says Julie Fawcett

Shining stars

We reveal details of the winners of the 2011 UK Housing Awards

Chief Executives and their seven deadly sins

I predict another riot

Accusations and legal measures won’t do anything to change the root causes of last August’s unrest, says Julie Fawcett

It pays to recycle

A London council is rewarding tenants for recycling. Poppy McPherson finds out whether the celebrity-backed scheme is persuading people to be greener

Get some expert advice

Every week Inside Housing’s Need to Know section brings you best practice advice and information on the subjects most concerning you. Free with today’s magazine is the first ever Need to Know supplement. Here our Ask the Experts panel answer some of the key questions it raises

Tips from the top

A mentoring scheme is helping talented housing professionals break through the glass ceiling. Lydia Stockdale finds out who is benefiting from this process

Do it yourself housing

The government wants to help people build their own home and housing associations can help

Cheated out of their savings

Abusive financial practices targeting the elderly are on the rise, but so are measures to protect vulnerable housing association residents. Alex Turner reports