Lack of recognition for minority resident groups

Support is key for the young unemployed

The record rise in the number of young people out of work is a result of lack of opportunities and support.

In the spotlight

Housing has a key role to play in the economic and social well-being of the country, says Pat Ritchie

Through the looking glass

Housing employees may be outwardly confident about their careers, but our exclusive job satisfaction survey in conjunction with Altair reveals a significant number are covering up worries about the future of the sector. Lydia Stockdale investigates

Green crisis?

Homelessness charity chief stepping down

The boss of the UK’s homelessness umbrella organisation has stepped down from her role after more than seven years in charge.

What’s in a name?

The housing strategy for England has finally arrived, but what does it mean for the sector?

We mean business

Landlords can boost revenues and put something back into the community by setting up a social enterprise, as Anita Pati finds out

Cause for concern

A recent security breach highlights why social housing providers should consider how they handle data, say legal experts Alison Deighton and Amy Carswell

Teaming up with the Met

What happened when a housing association joined its local police force to improve the response to anti-social behaviour? Simon Brandon finds out

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