Lib Dem peers call for increased benefit caps

Peers launch second benefit plans rebellion

The government is facing a second battle inside a month to get housing benefit reforms agreed by the House of Lords.

Peers press for details on benefits help

The government has come under pressure to publish details of promised transitional arrangements to help people affected by the impact of the proposed total benefits cap.

Doubts by the dozen

Struggles ahead

Freud rejects change to calculation of cap

Welfare reform minister Lord Freud has indicated the government is not willing to change the way the proposed £500 a week cap on benefits for workless households is calculated- but has promised measures to ‘ease the transition’ for families.

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

Fielding opposition

Proposed legislation on registration of village greens would reduce risk to developers. Eollyn Ives, solicitor in the property team at Devonshires Solicitors, explains

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

Unlocking the green code

Green leases are becoming more common for social landlords with commercial property, says Ben Halsey, senior associate at Lewis Silkin

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