When Darren met John

Reasoning the riots

In Tottenham father of four Mark Duggan’s life was taken during a police operation. Mr Duggan’s family subsequently organised a peaceful protest the following Saturday only for it to turn into widespread violence in the Tottenham area.

High Court rules against Dale Farm Travellers

Residents of the UK’s largest Travellers’ site have lost their case against eviction in the High Court.

Phone etiquette

Master of the universal

Lord David Freud is behind the biggest shake-up of the welfare system since World War Two. Here, in his first in-depth interview, he reveals the motives behind his radical reforms to Carl Brown

Rixonway edges ahead with new machinery

Dewsbury-based Rixonway Kitchens has made a significant investment of £450,000 in machinery at its 175,000 sq ft factory to further strengthen its position within the affordable and social housing market and improve its efficiency.

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

The home MOT test

A Dutch landlord is reducing maintenance costs by giving its homes regular check-ups. Chloë Stothart finds out how it works

Foreign intervention

The threat of climate change may not be a big enough priority in most countries, but going green can help to tackle other, more pressing, socio-economic problems, as demonstrated by a retrofit project in South Africa, says Jane Henley

Wind of change

A host of new laws are set to change the landscape for Welsh social landlords. Michael Northcott reports

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.