Poor areas hit by local government cuts

Neighbourhoods at risk of becoming ghettoised

Some of Britain’s poorest neighbourhoods are at risk of becoming ghettoised if budget cuts halt society’s efforts to pull them ‘back from the cliff edge’, a new book warns.

Clegg backs moves to cut benefits for rioters

The deputy prime minister has backed moves to withdraw benefits from rioters despite concern from his Liberal Democrat colleagues.

The poverty trap

Child poverty research reveals worst areas

A study mapping child poverty across the UK has exposed the most deprived areas, as campaigners forecast an ‘economic and a social disaster’ if families’ incomes are cut.

Dunce’s cap

A force for good

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

Going spare

The government’s contentious ‘bedroom tax’ on under-occupying tenants is set to become law this month. Alex Turner looks at the disproportionate effect it’s likely to have in the north

How to...

Social landlords can play a big role in improving the energy efficiency of the nation’s homes. But they must lobby hard to ensure ministers understand that they will need support to do so, says Martin Wheatley

What’s in a name?

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

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