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October 30, 11:48 AM
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Consumer And Retail Fraud Increased By Nearly 20% According To Crime Survey For England And Wales

Consumer And Retail Fraud Increased By Nearly 20% According To Crime Survey For England And Wales | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
Crime experienced by individuals and households has generally decreased over the last 10 years with some notable exceptions.
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December 2, 9:25 AM
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How the ‘Worrying About Money?’ guide is helping people facing financial insecurity

How the ‘Worrying About Money?’ guide is helping people facing financial insecurity | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
Jo Wildman on ScotCen's latest research into experiences of using the 'Worrying About Money?' guide among people experiencing financial insecurity.
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December 2, 9:24 AM
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500,000 more unpaid carers providing care compared to 10 years ago

500,000 more unpaid carers providing care compared to 10 years ago | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
12% of unpaid carers provide more than 50 hours of care every week, according to a new study by stairlift company Stannah
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December 2, 9:22 AM
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London has four times the national average of high-rise homes, analysis shows | Specification Online

London has four times the national average of high-rise homes, analysis shows | Specification Online | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
A new paper by the London Assembly Research Unit shows London has more than four times as many homes in high-rise buildings compared to the English average.
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This article references data which is available in the UK Data Service collection: English Housing Survey

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December 2, 9:22 AM
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What insights does the latest English Housing Survey provide about the rental sector? | NRLA

What insights does the latest English Housing Survey provide about the rental sector? | NRLA | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
The headline report for the 2022-23 English Housing Survey was released back in December, but the more detailed reports – covering areas like the rental sectors, housing quality, and affordability – have only recently become available. The main conclusion from the data is that the Private Rented Sector (PRS) remains stable and is performing better than recent media coverage might suggest. NRLA partner, Leaders Romans Group gives us some headlines.
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December 2, 9:20 AM
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Landlords getting away with slum conditions in half of councils

Landlords getting away with slum conditions in half of councils | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
Data collected in England and Wales by Public Interest Lawyers shows 100 authorities had not prosecuted any landlords in half a decade.
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This article references data which is available in the UK Data Service collection: English Housing Survey

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December 2, 9:20 AM
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Mayor unveils plans for new rent-controlled homes to make housing more affordable for key workers in London

Mayor announces an innovative new proposal to deliver ‘rent control homes’ for Londoners, potentially saving key workers up to £600 a month on their rent.
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December 2, 9:19 AM
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The Renters’ Rights Bill: a positive or negative force on the rental sector?

The Renters’ Rights Bill: a positive or negative force on the rental sector? | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
Andy Jones, Group Director, Corporate (Investment Sales, Lettings and Build to Rent) at Leaders Romans Group , shares his views on the Renters’ Rights Bill with 24Housing. A radical transformation is occurring in the rental sector. A significant increase in corporate investment is creating new opportunities, while changes in regulation and legislation, not least the Renters’ Rights Bill, are posing some new challenges. The role of policy and political change The new legislation, introduced in September, builds on the draft legislation introduced in the last Parliament. The previous legislation (the Conservative government’s Renters’ Reform Bill) did not make it onto
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December 2, 9:19 AM
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Govt survey outlines cost pressures on homeowners and PRS –

Govt survey outlines cost pressures on homeowners and PRS – | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
Owner occupation remained the largest tenure group in England at 65% of households, with the social rented sector (16%) the smallest, and the private rented sector representing a similar proportion (19%) since 2013-14. This is according to the latest findings from the Ministry of Housing’s English Housing Survey on
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December 2, 9:16 AM
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Keeping Your Grass Healthy Through Winter

Keeping Your Grass Healthy Through Winter | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
Gardening continues to be a cherished British pastime, with statistics from the UK Census data and surveys analysed by Horticulture Magazine revealing that 87% of households across the UK have a garden.
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This article references data which is available in the UK Data Service collection: 2021/22 Census

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December 2, 9:15 AM
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Barking up the right tree: Jollyes CEO's plans to 'attack the pets market'

Barking up the right tree: Jollyes CEO's plans to 'attack the pets market' | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
Jollyes boss Joe Wykes has big plans for the pet retailer as he unveils a shopping list length of priorities for the year ahead.
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December 2, 9:12 AM
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The true class divide in British politics is not which party people choose, but whether they vote at all

The true class divide in British politics is not which party people choose, but whether they vote at all | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
Traditionally, Britain was regarded as the class society. And class was pre-eminent among the factors used to explain political party allegiance.
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This article references data which is available in the UK Data Service collection: British Election Study

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December 2, 9:11 AM
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Three lessons the SNP need to learn after US election

Three lessons the SNP need to learn after US election | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
Following the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election in late 2023, I was asked to speak to SNP MPs and staffers at Westminster about the Scottish polls and the party’s electoral prospects.
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December 2, 9:09 AM
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Poverty figures render UK government numbers too little and action very late | Poverty | The Guardian

Poverty figures render UK government numbers too little and action very late | Poverty | The Guardian | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it

Broadening definition of poverty reveals true numbers of people living in poverty and accelerates need to tackle crisis
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This article references data which is available in the UK Data Service collection: Households Below Average Income

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December 2, 9:25 AM
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More than one in three children in poverty as UK deprivation hits record high | Poverty | The Guardian

More than one in three children in poverty as UK deprivation hits record high | Poverty | The Guardian | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
Exclusive: Study finds almost quarter of UK population living in poverty, reaching the highest level this century
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December 2, 9:23 AM
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Raising the roof: Kate Henderson on the housing crisis | Public Finance

Raising the roof: Kate Henderson on the housing crisis | Public Finance | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
Decent homes in the UK are in short supply. Kate Henderson, National Housing Federation chief executive and the voice of social housing, tells PF that the crisis can be solved.
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December 2, 9:22 AM
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71% of tenants have 'no issues' paying their rent, reveals official data

71% of tenants have 'no issues' paying their rent, reveals official data | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
New official data about the private rented sector reveals that it is in better shape than some tenants’ rights groups like to claim.
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December 2, 9:21 AM
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Tenants to report poor housing to landlords before CEC action

Tenants to report poor housing to landlords before CEC action | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
Tenants living in substandard housing urged to contact landlord in writing before approaching council so there is evidence for enforcement.
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December 2, 9:20 AM
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Tenants told to contact landlords over property-related health issues

Tenants told to contact landlords over property-related health issues | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
A report claims links between poor housing conditions and health.
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December 2, 9:19 AM
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Renters’ Rights Bill to cost £33m, according to assessment

Renters’ Rights Bill to cost £33m, according to assessment | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
Renters’ Rights Bill to cost £33m, according to assessment - Breaking news for estate agents and the residential property industry. Independent, unbiased, and factual reporting. A forum for discussion and debate of topics of the day. Subscribe for our free daily newsletter.
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December 2, 9:19 AM
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Home - Our homes need to do more than just meet the Decent Homes Standard

Home - Our homes need to do more than just meet the Decent Homes Standard | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
We need long-term stability from the government so we can improve our homes and services, writes Neal Ackcral, chief operations officer at The Hyde Group.
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December 2, 9:19 AM
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MHCLG reports record child homelessness, Renters' Reform Coalition calls for Government to address rising crisis

MHCLG reports record child homelessness, Renters' Reform Coalition calls for Government to address rising crisis | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
Record levels of child homelessness have been reported as Christmas approaches, with new statistics from the MHCLG reveals.
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December 2, 9:16 AM
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How do countries measure immigration, and how accurate is this data?

Countries estimate how many people move in and out using censuses, surveys, and border records. How accurate are these numbers, and can they account for illegal migration?
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December 2, 9:14 AM
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Why the UK is the perfect size for running an EV

Why the UK is the perfect size for running an EV | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
The UK is essentially perfect for EV adoption due to its compact and dense layout compared to larger countries like the USA or Australia, or even France.
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This article references data which is available in the UK Data Service collection: National Travel Survey

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December 2, 9:12 AM
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James Alexander: To return to power, the Conservatives must recommit to green growth

James Alexander: To return to power, the Conservatives must recommit to green growth | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
Again and again, the British public has rewarded a Conservative pro-climate agenda at the ballot box. Yet, in recent years, the party has turned away from this winning formula.
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December 2, 9:11 AM
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Deep Dive: Do You Trust the Government?

Deep Dive: Do You Trust the Government? | In the news: data in the UK Data Service collection across the web | Scoop.it
A new European Journal of Political Research paper examines what qualities influence the trustworthiness of government in five countries.
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