New CIPFA analysis has revealed that it could take up to 17 years to re-house individuals and families on the waiting list for council housing.
A specialist taskforce has been created to lead the next phase of the government’s support for rough sleepers during the coronavirus pandemic.
Despite a recent government plea, some councils have said further measures are needed before their refuse sites can reopen.
Social homes could go unbuilt unless councils are granted an extension to the time they are allowed to spend money from Right to Buy sales.
Families living in private rented accommodation are more exposed to the current economic shock than homeowners.
Robert Jenrick has announced steps to further reform the building safety system to ensure residents are safe in their homes.
The Chartered Institute of Housing has warned that grant levels for new social housing in England have fallen dangerously low.
There remains a real challenge for the Scottish government and the housing sector to deliver 50,000 affordable homes by March of next year.
The Independent Grenfell Recovery Taskforce has published its final report, and appointed Nick Hurd as an Independent Adviser to the Prime Minister.
Andy Burnham has announced an urgent humanitarian response to house 1,000 people in hotels across Greater Manchester.
Ceating a local housing development and management company will mean that Manchester City Council can develop affordable homes directly.
Cambridge City Council is working to support rough sleepers who will be unable to self-isolate from coronavirus.
Sadiq Khan has secured 300 hotel rooms in which rough sleepers in the capital can self-isolate over the coming weeks.
Andy Burnham has called on the government to release funding to house all homeless people now, as the Coronavirus crisis continues to unfold.
Additional measures must be swiftly implemented to tackle London's housing insecurity during the coronavirus emergency.