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Heartfelt tributes paid to Sarah Webb

Tributes have been paid to the Chartered Institute of Housing’s chief executive who died on Sunday.

Regulations hamper construction carbon targets

The building industry’s prospects on delivering carbon reduction targets and remaining competitive are hampered by a lack of clarity in regulations, according to a new report.

Peer pressure

The government’s welfare reforms faced a fierce opponent in Lord Richard Best as he battled to protect society’s poorest people. Carl Brown meets the staunch housing advocate to find out what drives him and what’s next on his agenda

A year in review

The Chartered Institute of Housing’s conference broke new ground last year by bringing the sector together to create the Housing Pact - a set of offers from the housing world and some equally important ‘asks’ of the new government.

Dressed for success

Power to the people

Working in housing can be a legal minefield but do you know your rights? Here our legal experts explain how to fight your corner in two common scenarios - whether you are an employer or an employee

Harm’s way

A new tool will help landlords improve community life by tackling anti-social behaviour, says Sarah Pearson

Foreign intervention

The threat of climate change may not be a big enough priority in most countries, but going green can help to tackle other, more pressing, socio-economic problems, as demonstrated by a retrofit project in South Africa, says Jane Henley

A compassionate ruling

The High Court relied on human rights legislation to overturn a decision on end-of-life care. David Renton, barrister at Garden Court Chambers, explains

How to be a rising star

This week, Inside Housing is guest edited by inaugural Rising Stars winner Carla Keegans. Alex Turner asks what qualities could help you scale the same heights