Birmingham Council Leaders Urge PM Andy Burnham to Tackle Housing Crisis Monday, July 20, 2026 birmingham housing council socialhousing andyburnham crisis regulation coalition exempthousing localgovernment Birmingham’s recently formed council leadership has made two urgent requests to the incoming Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, centered on addressing the city’s escalating housing crisis. Council leader Roger Harmer … Read More
Seven New Rules for Landlords and Renters to Take Effect from November 2026 Tuesday, July 14, 2026 awaabslaw tenantsafety socialhousing landlordrules housingregulations healthhazards dampmould housingassociations ukhousing tenantsrights Starting 30 November 2026, new regulations under the second phase of Awaab’s Law will expand protections for social housing tenants, targeting a wider range of home hazards with greater urgency. These measures follow the … Read More
NatWest Commits £250 Million to Boost Affordable Housing in Four English Regions Sunday, July 12, 2026 natwest mtvh housing affordablehousing investment england development sustainability socialhousing regeneration NatWest has announced a major £250 million investment to support Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) in delivering affordable housing across four key regions in England: London, the South East, East Midlands, and East … Read More
Andy Burnham Considers Emergency Rent Controls and Major Housing Reform as Labour’s Next Leader Thursday, July 2, 2026 andyburnham housing rentcontrol socialhousing councilhomes costofliving labourparty landlords righttobuy housingcrisis Andy Burnham, the newly elected MP for Makerfield and the leading candidate to become the next Labour Prime Minister, is considering sweeping changes to the housing sector to tackle the rising cost of living. Following Sir … Read More
Calls Grow to End £750-a-Month Housing Perk for Benefit Claimants Tuesday, June 16, 2026 housing benefits socialhousing london tenancy subsidy dwp homeswapper rents policy In London, spacious social housing properties are being advertised at surprisingly low rents, as little as £744 per month, prompting calls for reforms in housing benefits. HomeSwapper, a platform facilitating tenancy … Read More
Octopus Energy Launches Innovative Tariff, Cutting Social Housing Bills by £200 Thursday, April 16, 2026 octopusenergy tenantpower socialhousing renewableenergy solarpanels energysavings greentech sustainableliving housingassociations energyinnovation Octopus Energy is making waves in Scotland’s social housing sector with its pioneering Tenant Power tariff, delivering savings of around £200 annually for tenants. West Highland Housing Association, a leader in sustainable … Read More