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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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...
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...
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...
Citizens Advice warns that 58% of private renting households receiving housing benefit face rent shortfalls, prompting calls for an LHA increase
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...
Prime Minister said 'People should never have to choose between keeping a roof over their head or being able to work'
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...
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...
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed a rule change for Housing Benefit and Universal Credit
Supreme Court rejects claim that law excluding temporary protection applicants in State accommodation from benefits is unconstitutional
Bathgate accounts for 14% of West Lothian’s anti-poverty service users
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...
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...
This change brings the value of the credit to €1,150 for single people and €2,300 for couples from 2027.
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...
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...
The rent credit amounts to €1,000 for a single individual and €2,000 for a jointly assessed couple.
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...
The DWP currently pays out a £150 Warm Home Discount to help households on benefits
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.
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...
Rental costs are increasingly unaffordable for lower-income households, new report warns
An advisor says clients are not getting by and every day someone seeks help with hardship withdrawals to cover the basics.
The scheme can offer thousands of pounds in support if you are eligible
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