Lib Dem ministers concerned by cuts

Review of the year

What a year. From the economic doom and gloom to the summer’s riots, social landlords have had their work cut out over the past 12 months. Here, Inside Housing looks back at the highs and lows

Minister 'worried' about housing benefit cap

Children’s minister Sarah Teather has voiced concern about the impact the coalition government’s housing benefit caps will have on thousands of families.

Government to push through welfare reforms

The government has vowed to fight on with its controversial plans to cap benefits after losing another House of Lords vote on the Welfare Reform Bill last night.

Here's hoping

Lib Dem peers call for increased benefit caps

Rebellious Liberal Democrat peers are demanding that benefit caps are increased by more than £5,000 a year.

Taking control of the media

In the wake of the summer’s riots, landlords are using social media to debunk stereotypes and show the good in their communities. Charlotte Goddard finds out how

Tenants on the move

A group of London housing associations has launched a scheme to help unemployed tenants relocate to get back into work. Alex Turner reports

Getting connected

In the second of our Focus pieces on digital inclusion, Liverpool Mutual Homes chief Steve Coffey outlines the work his organisation is doing.

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

A force for good

Council housing self financing has begun, but what will the new era bring? Steve Partridge examines the possibilities