Owning a home has become virtually impossible for many public sector workers across Britain, according to research published today (Sunday)
Owning a home has become virtually impossible for many public sector workers across Britain, according to research published today (Sunday)
Owning a home has become virtually impossible for many public sector workers across the South East, according to new UNISON research.
7 September 2018 Embargo: 00.01hrs Sunday 9 September 2018 Home ownership little more than a pipe dream for public sector workers in the East of England, says UNISON Owning a home has become virtually impossible for many public sector workers in the East of England, according to research published today (Sunday) by UNISON. Getting a deposit together […]
Owning a home has become virtually impossible for many public sector workers in Wales, according to research published today (Sunday) by UNISON. Getting a deposit together and obtaining a mortgage are often insurmountable hurdles for those living in the majority of local authority areas across England, Scotland and Wales, according to the findings. The UNISON […]
UNISON is encouraging members to respond to the government’s consultation on social housing in England. A government green paper promises “a new deal for social housing” to make sure that tenants have access to safe, secure and decent homes, and are empowered to hold their landlords to account when things go wrong. Key proposals include: […]
So UNISON launched an End Violence at Work campaign to say ‘enough is enough’, with key basic actions employers can take to […]
Plans for a new Housing Complaints Resolution Service welcomed
National Housing Federation launches consultation on giving tenants and residents a greater say in housing matters
The union welcomes government’s proposals, but is concerned that no further funds are being made available for genuinely affordable homes
Plans to abolish ‘no-fault’ evictions are welcome, says union, but more needs to be done for private tenants
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Housing is out of reach for public service workers, declares local government conference
Councils need support to rebuild their capacity to meet the country’s housing needs
National delegate conference backs a range of approaches to tackle the shortage of affordable housing in a passionate debate
I was brought up in a council house in inner-city Leeds. I know that council housing is vital to our country’s future, because like millions of people it’s part of my own life story and I know what a huge difference it can make to any family.