Tory MP’s policy plans branded ‘frightening’

Family values

Missing link

Ministers look to cut benefits from rioters

The government is considering withdrawing benefits from people involved in last week’s riots, according to reports.

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‘Social housing, once a support for families working hard to give their children something better, has too often become a place of inter-generational worklessness, hopelessness and dependency.’

On repeat

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

Hands-on approach

A new breed of customer-focused housing officers is giving tenants a lot more satisfaction. Emily Rogers meets one of them

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

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

Scrapheap challenge

The price of metal has risen sky high making pipes, railings and even boilers an irresistible target to thieves. Chloë Stothart finds out how one housing association is tackling the growing problem of metal theft