On the margins

We do not live in a broken society

Landlords not showing leadership, claims report

Housing providers are not showing enough leadership in tackling fears of migration and are failing to embrace their roles as social landlords, a new report says.

Baroness attack on families branded 'nonsense'

A housing association vice-president withdrew an attempt to cut benefit for larger families after a Labour peer accused her of talking ‘nonsense’.

Victims of hate

Social landlords have a legal obligation to protect vulnerable tenants from disability-related hate crime. Emily Rogers finds out how they can recognise and stop abuse before it’s too late.

Mixed-up policies

It’s time to question the assumption that living in mixed communities improves life chances

Cold cottage rescue

Isolation from mains gas can spell financial hardship. Alex Turner investigates how Cornish landlords are exploring renewable energy solutions to rural fuel poverty

A friend in need

Edinburgh’s Homelessness Prevention Service is making a big difference to vulnerable residents in the city. Sam Thorp finds out how the council-commissioned service works

Play your cards right

A new card game is helping older tenants rate their service

Digital age

In the last of this week’s Focus pieces on digital inclusion we take a look at work helping older people get online

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