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Latest press releases


Jon Snow steps out to launch Shelter's Vertical Rush at Tower 42

Published: 27 Jan 2012 | Category: Campaigns

Channel 4 News anchorman and renowned journalist Jon Snow officially launched Vertical Rush 2012, Shelter’s tower-running endurance event, with a training race to the top of Tower 42 in the City of London.

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Millions of people cutting back on fuel and food bills to help pay their rent or mortgage

Published: 18 Jan 2012 | Category: Campaigns

A new survey from Shelter reveals that more than one in five people have spent less on gas and electricity to help pay their rent or mortgage in the last 12 months, with just over one in three spending less on food.

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Almost one million people resorting to payday loans to help pay rent or mortgage

Published: 04 Jan 2012 | Category: Campaigns

Almost one million people have taken out a payday loan to help pay their rent or mortgage in the last 12 months2, a new survey from Shelter reveals today.

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70,000 children will wake up homeless on Christmas Day

Published: 21 Dec 2011 | Category: Campaigns

Almost 70,000 children will wake up on Christmas Day in temporary accommodation, without a home to call their own, Shelter reveals today.

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