The Resolution Foundation says four in five social
housing tenants either work in sectors directly hit by the government-imposed
lockdown such as hospitality and retail, are unable to work from home, or must
care for school-aged children. Only half of homeowners are in similar situations,
it added, with the figure 59% for private renters. Staying home to help slow
the spread of the virus will also “be particularly challenging” for the UK’s
1.8 million families living in overcrowded conditions – with 13% of social
rented households affected compared to 10% of private renters and just 2% of
owner-occupiers. Read more on the Resolution Foundation website.
There’s no point building homes that people can’t afford | Letters
-
Readers respond to Polly Toynbee’s article about the tussle between central
government and local planners in Kent
Polly Toynbee’s piece misses the centra...
17 hours ago
No comments:
Post a Comment