COVID-19

The stats show that 265,560 households were either homeless or at risk of homelessness in England during the final quarter of 2020-21.

The following statement has been issued by Nicholas Harris, chief executive of Stonewater. “While we welcome the increased social freedoms the government strategy brings as a positive step forward, we …

New research from Smartline has found a correlation between changes in energy and water usage at home and compliance during COVID-19 lockdowns.

CIH Cymru says the lack of temporary accommodation due to the pandemic is creating increased challenges in discharging those at risk of homelessness.

While 75% of providers intend to implement a hybrid working model during the post-COVID transition, only 10% said they have a fully integrated plan.

The Welsh government is to introduce a £10m grant to help people in private-rented accommodation who are struggling to pay their rent due to the pandemic.

The Chartered Institute of Housing has released their second report reflecting the views of staff from housing departments across Wales.

Rough sleeping fell by over 36% between 2019 and 2020, “possibly related to policy responses” brought in due to the pandemic, the ONS report said.

GMHP partners also started a total of 2,277 new homes on site during 2020/21, representing an investment of over £340m.

Fabian Society research found a groundswell of public backing for raising Universal Credit for about 4.6m households at a cost of £17bn a year.