25 Jan 2024

CIH response to speculation on a British homes for British workers policy

CIH chief executive Gavin Smart provides a response to speculation around a government policy on British homes for British workers.

23 Jan 2024 | Consultation and inquiry responses

CIH respond to the Housing Ombudsman's Spotlight Report

CIH responds to the Housing Ombudsman's latest Spotlight report on attitudes, respect and rights. 

17 Jan 2024 | Income and financial wellbeing

The impact of the cost of living throughout the UK

Our tenth cost of living briefing has been published examining the latest research, the impact of the cost of living crisis on tenants throughout the UK and how the sector is responding.

19 Dec 2023

CIH response to the Secretary of State's speech on housing and planning

Read James Prestwich, director of policy and external affairs, response to this mornings speech

19 Dec 2023

Disappointing budget could impact work to tackle homelessness in Wales

CIH Cymru's analysis and response to the Welsh Government's draft budget for 2024/25

18 Dec 2023 | Climate and sustainability

CIH welcomes announcement of government funding for energy efficiency and low-carbon heating

Find out more about what is included in the government announcement, including the largest wave of the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund to date.

13 Dec 2023 | Homelessness

Scottish Government commissions monitor on homelessness

A coalition of experts has called on local and national government to adopt a groundbreaking new tool created to measure progress being made towards ending homelessness in Scotland.

13 Dec 2023

New report: A year on from the Better Social Housing Review – what’s changing?

This report highlights the sector's progress with the BSHR action plan and the impact it’s already having, with examples of good practice and changes happening across the sector.

07 Dec 2023

Latest statistics show alarming trends for housing in Northern Ireland

CIH calls for urgent action as new housing statistics unveil disturbing trends for Northern Ireland

30 Nov 2023 | CIH updates | Homelessness

CIH responds to latest statutory homelessness figures

After decades of under investment in social housing, these figures are disheartening and highlight that many children will now spend much of their childhood living in temporary accommodation.

30 Nov 2023 | CIH updates | Homelessness | Regulation and legal

CIH response to Criminal Justice Bill

We are very concerned about the approach being taken which, as drafted, introduces laws that criminalise homelessness.

30 Nov 2023

2023 Welsh Housing Awards winners announced

22 Nov 2023

CIH reaction to the Autumn Statement

CIH reacts to the housing elements within the Chancellor's Autumn Statement

16 Nov 2023 | Homelessness | Income and financial wellbeing | Private rented sector | Tenants and residents

New CIH Scotland backed research shows dramatic Local Housing Allowance shortfall

New CIH research shows 92 per cent of the private rented sector in Scotland is unaffordable for people claiming benefits

15 Nov 2023

CIH welcomes further protections in the Renters Reform Bill

Read our reaction to the changes put forward to the Renters Reform Bill, along with a summary of the amendments and what they mean.