The House of Commons Library has published an insight on the effect the pandemic has caused on domestic abuse and how the government has responded to it.
05
Jun
Jun
With the need for social housing and social renting being highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government is looking at the history and future of social renting to find their next steps.
04
Jun
Jun
Whilst the number of affordable houses has been increasing year on year, the average house is becoming less affordable at the same time.
03
Jun
Jun
With the rapid increase in Universal Credit claimants, the NHF launched a survey of housing associations to look into the effect that Covid-19 has caused for renters, especially those on Universal Credit.
30
May
May
here have been several updates in the past month, primarily regarding changes to face-to-face meetings and interviews following the loosening of Covid-19 restrictions.
28
May
May
Referring to those under the care of a local council, the briefing covers details regarding those accommodated outside the dutiful authority’s area alongside those living in unregulated and unregistered children’s homes.
27
May
May
A recent House of Commons Library research briefing has covered the issue of tax avoidance and evasion, alongside the measures the government has taken to tackle them.
26
May
May
A couple of small changes have occurred surrounding advance payments for Universal Credit, these being new opening hours for the DWP Debt Management telephone service and information regarding the extension on repayments of advances.
25
May
May
new quarterly report on Homelessness in England has recently been published and shows a decrease in the number of families with children who are either homeless or under threat of becoming homeless.
23
May
May
Following up on a system introduced in 2014 and reviewed in 2019, the briefing outlines the history of the Children and Families Act whilst also commenting on how it was affected by Covid-19.