UKBillOfficial ✓September 28, 2026· GOV.UK
Social Housing Bill to strengthen homelessness prevention and protect social housing stock
What happened
New amendments are being made to the Social Housing Bill. These changes are intended to deliver stronger protections for homeless households. The bill also aims to protect social housing stock.
Why it matters
These changes aim to directly improve the living situations and security of people facing homelessness. They also work to preserve the availability of social housing, providing stable homes for those who need them.
Who it affects
- ›Homeless households
- ›People living in social housing
- ›Recipients of social housing support
- ›Government housing departments
Receipts
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