Labour MPs launch attack on housing associations

Ken Loach: Government is 'cleansing' London

One of England’s leading film directors has accused the government of using benefit reform to ‘cleanse’ central London of poor people because it feels they disfigure the capital.

MPs warn legal aid cuts will hit vulnerable

Legislation that would slash the number of housing cases eligible for legal aid has received its second reading in the House of Commons, despite widespread opposition.

An age old problem

Hearts and minds

Pickles: councils lack will to tackle ‘beds in sheds'

The communities secretary has accused councils of lacking the ‘willpower’ to tackle rogue private landlords who set up temporary dwellings in back gardens.

The order of importance

The Localism Act allows councils to decide who they allocate homes to, but beware of discrimination, warns Samantha Hall, senior associate at Trowers & Hamlins

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.

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

Bright ideas

Elderly and disabled people don’t have to live with ugly adaptations to their homes. Katie Puckett finds out about a contest shining a light on good design

Giving good guidance

How housing association staff are mentoring troubled teenage tenants. Emily Rogers reports