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  • Housing benefit gap reaches near-record levels
  • Pay rent, eat or keep warm? Growing numbers face hard choices as housing benefit gap grows
  • ‘Cost of housing’ crunch looms for low-income families, warns Resolution Foundation

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propertywire.com /1 month ago

Housing benefit gap reaches near-record levels

More than 1.1 million low-income families in England face a widening gap between local rents and housing benefit support, with the shortfall projected to reach 23.3% in October 202...

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theguardian.com /1 month ago

Pay rent, eat or keep warm? Growing numbers face hard choices as housing benefit gap grows

Wirral mother among renters turning to food banks as gap between a two-bed and housing benefit hits £158 a month – rising to as much as £324 in LondonDo you prioritise paying the r...

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theguardian.com /1 month ago

‘Cost of housing’ crunch looms for low-income families, warns Resolution Foundation

Thinktank calls on chancellor to end housing allowance freeze with typical two-bedroom household facing £158 week shortfall amid rent risesMore than 1.1 million low-income families...

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propertyindustryeye.com /5 days ago

Rent shortfalls deepen as Citizens Advice demands housing benefit overhaul

Citizens Advice warns that 58% of private renting households receiving housing benefit face rent shortfalls, prompting calls for an LHA increase

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mirror.co.uk /1 month ago

Chancellor John Healey urged to end housing benefit freeze hitting low-income families at Budget

The Resolution Foundation warns more than 1.1million are facing a 'cost-of-housing crunch' as the gap between local rents and benefit support people can claim is set to reach a rec...

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chroniclelive.co.uk /2 weeks ago

New Andy Burnham Housing Benefit rule change from Monday 'ignores earnings'

Prime Minister said 'People should never have to choose between keeping a roof over their head or being able to work'

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conservativehome.com /4 weeks ago

Cem Kemahli: A fresh approach to social housing

Take the example of one of our council flats. We collect £169.12 per week for a 2-bed that’s actually worth £600. The tenant gains a lifetime tenancy at this heavily subsidised rat...

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walesonline.co.uk /1 month ago

'I can’t get DWP Pensions Credit - but one call got me £400 help'

A state pensioner struggling on just £300 a month discovered she could claim a £400 boost towards housing benefit and council tax relief - completely separate from Pension Credit e...

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leeds-live.co.uk /2 weeks ago

DWP new Universal Credit and Housing Benefit rule change rolled out on Monday

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed a rule change for Housing Benefit and Universal Credit

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irishtimes.com /1 week ago

Disabled Ukranian woman in hotel accommodation loses appeal over loss of welfare benefits

Supreme Court rejects claim that law excluding temporary protection applicants in State accommodation from benefits is unconstitutional

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edinburghnews.scotsman.com /1 month ago

Bathgate households secure £4.5m in unclaimed benefits amid cost-of-living crisis

Bathgate accounts for 14% of West Lothian’s anti-poverty service users

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conservativehome.com /1 week ago

Caroline Elsom: Burnham’s housing benefit bill is coming back to haunt him

After years knocking on the No.11 door demanding benefit treats, Burnham must now find a way to pay for them at the Budget. He will find little sympathy on the Conservative benches...

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labourlist.org /1 month ago

Ben Cooper column: ‘End the slum landlord subsidy’

Every year, the state must rent thousands of homes for people in desperate need. Councils are required to… The post Ben Cooper column: ‘End the slum landlord subsidy’ appeared firs...

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thejournal.ie /2 weeks ago

Are you a renter? Your tax credit will increase by €150 next year

This change brings the value of the credit to €1,150 for single people and €2,300 for couples from 2027.

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labourlist.org /6 days ago

‘Older renters can’t wait: local housing allowance must be uprated now’

There is no doubt that this government has presided over major positive changes for renters.  With one-third of… The post ‘Older renters can’t wait: local housing allowance must be...

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wcpo.com /1 month ago

Study: Housing aid costs more, but serves few additional families

A new study from the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization found that the program is facing growing financial pressure as rising rents make it increasingly expensiv...

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thejournal.ie /1 month ago

Rent Credit increase on the cards as Harris signals support in budget

The rent credit amounts to €1,000 for a single individual and €2,000 for a jointly assessed couple.

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irishmirror.ie /1 month ago

Social welfare Ireland: Over 100,000 Irish households missing out on €580 payment towards bills

The Household Benefits Package is worth €580 a year and is available to people over the age of 70 to help with the cost of energy bills and to pay for a TV licence — but over 100,0...

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leeds-live.co.uk /1 week ago

Andy Burnham told to give £360 to households this winter on 4 DWP benefits

The DWP currently pays out a £150 Warm Home Discount to help households on benefits

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theconstructionindex.co.uk /1 week ago

New council house funding for Hull

Hull City Council has secured £9m in funding from the government's Social and Affordable Homes Programme, supporting the delivery of 83 new council homes.

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timesofindia.indiatimes.com /1 month ago

Himachal scheme that offers Rs 1.5 lakh assistance for house construction

In Himachal Pradesh, eligible residents can access financial support for building homes under the Swaran Jayanti Ashray Yojana. This initiative provides a grant of Rs 1,50,000 to h...

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independent.co.uk /1 month ago

Spend £6bn to ‘save’ millions of renters at Budget, Burnham urged

Rental costs are increasingly unaffordable for lower-income households, new report warns

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rnz.co.nz /1 month ago

How much beneficiaries are left with after paying the rent

An advisor says clients are not getting by and every day someone seeks help with hardship withdrawals to cover the basics.

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walesonline.co.uk /1 month ago

Andy Burnham's government issues £7,500 grants update for UK homes - eligibility

The scheme can offer thousands of pounds in support if you are eligible

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