Crush the cliché

'When the inner city finally came to call'

Pressure groups plan campaign against rent rises

Two pressure groups are planning a campaign against government cuts to benefits, increases in rents and changes to tenure.

Pickles questions withdrawal of rioters’ benefits

The communities secretary has said taking benefits away from people involved in the riots will not prevent more violence.

Report: Police and 'social injustice' caused riots

Anger with the police and frustration at a lack of social opportunities were among the contributing factors which led to wide-scale rioting across England in August, a new report claims.

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Giving good guidance

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

From conviction to eviction

Proposed changes to possession grounds would be of no practical use, says Jane Plant, associate at Weightmans LLP

Cheaper by the Durkan

The contractor charged with giving an east London estate a facelift also threw in comprehensive energy retrofitting - at no extra cost. Jess McCabe finds out more

Utopia revisited

As David Cameron seeks to revive the principles of garden cities with a consultation due later this year, Colin Wiles examines how likely it is that his vision will come to fruition

Smoke signals

Identifying fire risks is key to preventing tragedy. Helen Clifton finds out how one housing association is working with the fire service to keep tenants safe