Homing in on the housing disaster

Britain is crying out for more affordable homes. New research shows that 40-somethings are almost twice as likely to be renting from a private landlord than they were just 10 years ago.

Letting the market rip has left people vulnerable and frustrated.

That’s why the TUC has called for ministers to invest in a million new homes – including lots of high-quality council homes that are affordable to rent or buy.