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Shelter Scotland is raising awareness about the high number of people, including many children, finding themselves homeless

Liz Truss warned ‘rent wall’ ready to deprive Tories of key swing seats – if promises are broken

Young professionals seeking private rental property tell of ‘hundreds’ applying for the same let

A lack of affordable housing and growing demand for rental properties have sent the rental market into a state of crisis, and young people are particularly affected. New data suggests that nearly four in ten renters under the age of 30 pay more than 30% of their income on rent,…

Students will get £100 back within 14 days of crediting their account with £500.

Shelter has raised concerns that some people could miss out on the vital support towards their rising bills this winter

Tenants whose energy bills are included in their rent or service charge cannot directly claim the energy discount, Shelter said.

The Government said it expects landlords to pass on the £400 reduction - the issue is, there is nothing written in law right now that would force them to do this

Shelter has warned 585,000 households could miss out on the crucial £400 energy payment this winter as the average bills are set to soar to a record breaking £3,600.