Home Crisis for Thousands Hit By 'Bedroom Tax'

Thousands of people in Notts will be pushed into a financial crisis following the introduction of the Government's "bedroom tax", it is claimed. But a Post investigation has shown a lack of available houses means that many tenants will have nowhere to go.  Among 12 housing associations in the city, only 21 one-bedroom and 14 two-bedroom properties are available – but 5,506 households need to downsize or be hit by the cuts.  And outside the city, lettings website Homesearch says only 10 two-bedroom and 12 one-bedroom properties are available in Broxtowe, Gedling and Rushcliffe. Nottingham South MP Lilian Greenwood is urging the Government to reconsider the changes.  Read more on the Nottingham Post website.