Union claims Tory plans threaten secure tenancy

Out of commission

The Audit Commission has completed its final inspection. So what did the watchdog achieve and will it be missed? Simon Brandon finds out

Underlying agenda

New council leader makes housing promise

The new leader of Westminster Council has pledged to renew the borough’s housing estates and tackle gang culture.

Controversial council leader to stand down

One of the most influential and controversial housing policy figures in local government is to stand down.

Plans for Earls Court scheme to be submitted

Planning applications for the £8 billion Earls Court regeneration scheme will be submitted today.

Personal shopper

Housing association Orbit’s in-house procurement team has found itself in demand as other social landlords seek its expertise. Jess McCabe finds out the secrets to its success

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.

Facing the future

Riots, job shortages - it’s been a tough summer for young people. Martin Hilditch investigates how one housing association is helping

The other side of the story

Dale Farm has dominated the headlines in recent months. But as Alex Turner finds, there are plenty of examples of landlords and Travellers working together successfully

Ageing sustainably

By 2020 China will have more than 260 million people over the age of 65. Here, Jess McCabe gets a glimpse at how the country plans to house some of them in a giant, retirement eco-city