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A joined-up approach to resolving the UK housing crisis

That there is a housing crisis in the United Kingdom is a point of consensus, rare among our political parties. Whether left or right, moderate or…

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A joined-up approach to resolving the UK housing crisis

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Housing associations are under pressure – but we’re doing our best

Housing associations face a fraught future - but this deal is a good one, says David Orr.

By David Orr

The public won’t buy Right to Buy

David Cameron's Right to Buy policy scored good headlines but the public won't buy it.

By David Orr

I fear that Universal Credit will leave tenants struggling

Our research demonstrates that people aren’t ready for such significant upheaval.

By David Orr

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