Uk & International

Five large housing associations in England have had their credit ratings downgraded by ratings agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P). L&Q, Hyde, Notting Hill Genesis and Guinness all saw their ratings decreased from A+ to A as S&P highlighted increased sales risk at the associations.

With the heatwave and the high temperatures set to continue across the UK, a charity has warned that people sleeping rough on the street are at a high risk of life-threatening dehydration and serious sunstroke. London-based The Connection at St Martin's said that being homeless in this extreme weath

A new I-SPHERE report reveals how housing associations and local authorities in England are using Fixed Term Tenancies. Beth Watts shares the main findings and reflects on their implications for the social housing sector. Since 2012, social landlords in England have been permitted to offer fixed ter

More than half of all families in England housed in temporary accommodation after being accepted as homeless by their local council are in work, according to new figures from Shelter. Freedom of information requests submitted by the housing and homelessness charity revealed that 55% of those living

A think tank has called on the UK government to recognise the role of key social housing providers and devolve power to help the long-term unemployed after new research revealed the true extent of housing associations’ spending in this area. Housing associations, which provide most of the countryâ

The dire state of the UK’s transport infrastructure is contributing to the housing crisis, according to a new report published by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). Joining the Dots: a new approach to tackling the UK’s infrastructure challenges, makes the case for addressing the U

Kit Malthouse Kit Malthouse MP has been appointed as the new minister of state for housing in England, the fifth minister to hold the position in the last three years.

National housing agency Homes England has announced strategic partnerships with eight housing associations to deliver 14,280 additional affordable homes by March 2022. The deals include homes for social rent in areas of high affordability pressure, with the funding available boosted by the UK govern

The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) has urged the UK government to suspend its Right to Buy policy as new figures revealed that the sale of homes under the scheme continue to outstrip replacement properties. Figures released yesterday by the ministry of housing, communities and local government

Terrie Alafat Housing associations and councils key to tackling chronic shortage of affordable homes, the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) has told its new current affairs programme.

Terrie Alafat A major new report is calling on the government to back social housing as polling reveals strong public support.

James Brokenshire The UK government has announced a consultation on banning the use of combustible materials on the external walls of high-rise residential buildings which are 18 metres or over.

The Welsh Government has announced legislation to ban landlord and letting agent fees in the private rented sector, as was done in Scotland in 2012. Housing and Regeneration Minister Rebecca Evans said it followed a "significant increase in the number of people renting in Wales".

A bid will be made this week for a legal review of a centre piece of the UK government’s immigration policy. The Right to Rent scheme is a flagship part of the ‘hostile environment’ strategy for illegal immigrants introduced by the Prime Minister whilst she was at the Home Office.

A charity is calling on councils and government bodies in Wales to employ homeless people to help get them off the streets and encourage stability. Inspired by an employment programme originating in Fort Worth, Texas, Welsh homeless charity The Wallich is urging councils and government to explore th