Errors see benefit overpayments double

OK computer?

The government has a bad reputation when it comes to implementing new IT systems. So can its plans to deliver the universal credit online work or are critics right to be concerned? Carl Brown investigates

Legal aid cuts to undermine welfare reform

Cuts to legal aid will undermine the government’s own welfare reforms, a disability charity has warned.

Village voice

Welfare reform calendar 2011 – 2013

The Welfare Reform Bill is about to receive royal assent and will radically alter the benefits system. Now the government has beaten the Lords, Carl Brown explains why it is important that landlords prepare for the changes

Taking the strain

Open-door policy

Allowing private landlords to validate local housing allowance claims can help councils simplify their procedures and cut their housing waiting lists. Neil Merrick heads to Derbyshire to find out how

Stuck in the starting gate?

It’s the only game in town, but will it be a success? MP Alan Whitehead assesses the green deal’s chances.

Get your Act together

With a host of legal acts coming into effect this year and next, Caroline Thorpe helps you to learn your lines so you can take to the housing stage with confidence

Landed with the bill

A recent case highlights the need to make sure building agreements are as accurate as possible

Getting up to speed

With little progress on calls for an exemption, developing social landlords need to be aware of new procurement rules, says Bill Hull