New Budget 2024 and housing
The Autumn Budget 2024 includes several measures aimed at supporting social housing and addressing housing needs: Overall, whilst these measures provide targeted... View Article
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Top 5 tenant nightmares: Are you living in a House of Horrors?
Renting a property should provide a comfortable, safe place to call home. However, for many tenants, that dream can turn... View Article
New Budget 2024 and victims of crime
The 2024 UK Autumn Budget includes several initiatives that impact support for victims of crime, although no new direct funding... View Article
Challenging a Criminal Injuries Compensation decision
When victims of crime apply for compensation through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme (CICS), they may receive an initial award based... View Article
Suffering for justice: How the latest Victim Support report aligns with government’s new measures for crime victims
Victim Support’s latest report, Suffering for Justice, highlights persistent challenges faced by victims of crime when navigating the criminal justice system.... View Article
What even is Housing Disrepair? – A guide for Gen Z
Alright, so if your house is literally falling apart—like, we’re talking leaks, mouldy vibes, broken radiators, or even dodgy electrics—that’s called housing disrepair.... View Article
Raneem’s Law: Domestic abuse specialists in 999 control rooms
The government’s recent decision to embed domestic abuse specialists in 999 control rooms represents a long-overdue shift in handling domestic... View Article
What’s the CICS? – A guide for Gen Z
Yo, yo, yo. So, the CICS is like a gov-run backup plan for when you get hurt from a serious crime, and... View Article
The right of victims of violent crime to claim compensation of up to £500,000
For victims of violent crime in the UK, the consequences can be devastating, with impacts that extend beyond physical injuries... View Article
Time limitations of the Criminal Injury Compensation Scheme: Exploring recent injustice
The Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme (CICS) provides financial support to victims of violent crime, including assault, abuse, and sexual violence.... View Article