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First welfare trends report
The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) published its first welfare trends report on 16 October, looking backwards at the last three decades of welfare spending, and…
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Wilshire Voices challenges all of us on out of reach
Wiltshire Voices brings us the views of people who either do not or cannot participate in civic life. There are many reasons why these…
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Latest report in implementation of universal credit
Here is the latest report published by the government on its implementation of universal credit uc-at-work Chapter One records the significant weaknesses in the…
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New rules for landlords on illegal immigrants
The Home Office has released the final Code of Practice, providing guidance to landlord affected by the introduction of the ‘right to rent immigration…
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Care Act guidance published
Guidance on the Care Act has been updated to allay fears that the legislation pays too little attention to the ‘broader’ role of housing.…
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New care laws could impact adversely on supported housing
The housing support sector has a lot to be cheerful about. Thanks to the Care Act 2014, councils now have a legal duty to provide…
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Families hit by welfare reform see their debts rise by more than 70%, says report
Families hit by the coalition government’s welfare reforms have seen their average debt increase by more than 70% in just over a year, a…
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4 in 10 social housing tenants want better repairs
Four in 10 social housing tenants have cited better repairs and maintenance as their top priority for improving quality of life. According to Inside…
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Court rules against councils on council tax
Councils across England may have to overhaul their procedures on reducing council tax support after a court ruled a London borough’s consultation was unlawful.…
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HCA to outsource Financial Viability Assessments
The English social housing regulator is to outsource viability assessment work for up to 40 housing associations to consultants because of staff shortages. According…
