Borrowed time

But for how long? Steve Hynes reports on a South West London law centre facing an uncertain future, despite its success in saving clients from homelessness

There is overwhelming evidence that, far from helping children, the care system is inflicting long-lasting damage. Phil Frampton argues that family style care homes are the best option for vulnerable kids

The death of a woman on the streets of Paris during one of the harshest winters on record led to France outlawing evictions during the winter. Kathleen Griffin reports

Progress has been made in improving private renting, but recent government measures could undo the gains . By Vincenzo Rampullo

Housing lawyers are up in arms about legal aid contracts – but other changes could have just as big an impact, argues Simon Pugh

But hardly a giant leap. A Treasury paper on how to tempt institutional investors into private renting should be bolder, says Martin Partington

The house buying frenzy was spurred on by a belief in effortless riches – until it all came crashing down. By Shaun Spiers