Public sector set for recovery

CIH reveals ‘radical’ new board

The Chartered Institute of Housing has announced a ‘radical’ new 11-strong governing board which it hopes will enable it to better engage with members.

Charity calls for Budget relief for poor families

A child poverty charity has called on the chancellor to increase child tax credits and further incentivise working families as part of his Budget this week.

Leap of faith

Analysts improve UK growth forecast

Chancellor George Osborne today revealed that the UK economy is set to grow more quickly than expected this year.

Chink of light

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

Brazil needs a new approach

Brazil needs a shift in attitude if it is to successfully tackle its growing housing crisis, says Ruban Selvanayagam

Get some expert advice

Every week Inside Housing’s Need to Know section brings you best practice advice and information on the subjects most concerning you. Free with today’s magazine is the first ever Need to Know supplement. Here our Ask the Experts panel answer some of the key questions it raises

Tips from the top

A mentoring scheme is helping talented housing professionals break through the glass ceiling. Lydia Stockdale finds out who is benefiting from this process

Support on a shoestring

Budgets are being slashed and demand is up but, as Inside Housing and Capita’s exclusive Supporting People survey reveals, many care and support providers are maintaining services for vulnerable people. Lydia Stockdale finds out how they are doing it and if it can last.