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Merseyside report into Bedroom tax
A new National Housing Federation report has revealed that the ‘bedroom tax’ is having a devastating impact and is failing to free up extra…
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Big Society – news on grants and initiatives – July 2013
Information below on – Our Big Gig, Positive Action for Youth progress, Campaign for Youth Social Action (including trial funding for Lancashire), New Social…
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Report asks for safety net to prevent mortgage repossessions
Action is needed to prevent a rise in mortgage arrears and repossessions, according to a report published by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. The report,…
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Living standards get poorer
The minimum cost of living has increased by a quarter since the start of the economic downturn, according to a report published for the…
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More money for troubled families programme
Treasury ministers have announced a potential £1bn spending round boost to the Coalition’s troubled families initiative – which would see the DCLG continue to…
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Guardian’s views on the latest news from the CIH and the spending review
Last week’s comprehensive spending review committed £3.3bn to affordable housing and finally unveiled a new rent setting formula for social landlords. We’ve compiled all…
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New standards of Care are announced by Government
Care minister Norman Lamb has announced the minimum level of social care help councils must provide under new plans to reform the system. The…
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Treasury announces spending plans for new Homes
On Thursday 27 June the chief secretary to the treasury announced details of capital spending plans for 2015-2020. His statement to the Commons was…
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New housing developments plunge
The number of homes built by leading housing associations has plunged dramatically in the last year. Inside Housing’s annual survey of the top 50…
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New rent settlement for social landlord from Spending Review
Senior housing figures have cautiously welcomed the new 10-year rent settlement for social landlords. The spending review, announced by chancellor George Osborne , revealed…
