Food growing competition targets social tenants

Home grown

With rising food prices and a rapidly growing population, it’s time we all became self-sufficient. And social landlords can lead the way, says Bill Randall

London must grow

Camping out

A protest camp outside London’s St Paul’s cathedral has become a magnet for rough sleepers. So why are they flocking to the site and are homelessness charities right to be concerned? Alex Wellman investigates.

Protest camp leads to rise in rough sleeping

The number of rough sleepers in the City of London has increased by 25 per cent after a protest camp was set up outside St Paul’s Cathedral.

London mayor: 2

Utopia revisited

As David Cameron seeks to revive the principles of garden cities with a consultation due later this year, Colin Wiles examines how likely it is that his vision will come to fruition

Some food for thought

Landlords should assess their level of risk as the Bribery Act comes into force, says Kirsty Thompson, solicitor at Devonshires

Dressed for success

Birmingham’s Forgotten Vintage is much more than just a second-hand fashion store. Laura Jane Johnson reveals how it is helping the city’s homeless

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