New statistics have shown that the number of new government-funded social homes has plummeted by 97 per cent since 2010.
The Guardian is reporting that councils will be fully reimbursed for any building work carried out on tower blocks.
Care workers are compromising the dignity and well-being of the people they look after, a new survey has found.
The Bellwin scheme will be activated to support the immediate response operation following the horrific incident at Grenfell Tower in London.
The Scottish government has committed to stimulate investment in affordable housing by making £1.75 billion available to councils.
New data has shown that the average UK rent has fallen for the first time in over seven years, mirroring a similar fall in the housing market.
Nationwide have revealed that house prices in the UK have fallen for the third month in a row, for the first time since 2009.
Housing charity shelter has warned that low-paid workers are working for the equivalent of a morning per day just to cover the cost of their rent.
New figures released by the Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has said the number of new homes being built in England is at its highest level for ten years.
Edmundsbury borough and Forest Heath district councils are to recruit extra staff to help fight homelessness in response to rising numbers as well as major changes to legislation and benefits.
Homeless Link has launched a £4.5 million Social Investment Fund for organisations working to reduce homelessness.
A new report has found that 98 per cent of councils have described their need for affordable houses as ‘severe’ or ‘moderate’.
The average asking price for homes in UK has hit a record high of £317,281, according to the property website Rightmove.
A former coalition government minister has warned that the Conservative Party plans to change social care funding may be derailed by councils.
A new ‘dementia-friendly’ home aimed at learning how better to support those living with the condition will be constructed this Autumn.