Fewer than 10% of homes are affordable to families
needing housing benefit in one third of areas across Britain, according to new
analysis. The findings come as a new poll from Crisis and Joseph Rowntree
Foundation reveals nearly three quarters (73%) of the public agree that
increasing housing benefit so people don’t lose their homes in the first place
is better than spending on emergency accommodation. According to reports,
staying in emergency or unsuitable temporary accommodation, such as hostels and
B&BS, affects 61,000 out of the 170,000 families and individuals
experiencing the worst forms of homelessness in Great Britain. Read more on
24housing.
Country diary: The challenge of making a thatched roof pine-marten proof |
Tom Allan
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*Glenisla, Angus:* Damage by squirrels is common; the mustelid less so.
Still, as a local told me, ‘you cannae blame them wanting somewhere to live’
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