Polly Neate

Coronavirus: What Will Happen When The Eviction Ban Is Lifted?

A ban on tenancy evictions was announced in March as households across the country faced economic uncertainty at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. Following a three month extension in June, that ban is set to be lifted on August 23 which homeless charity Shelter says threatens 230,000 renters with a ‘Covid eviction’. Here we speak with Shelter chief executive Polly Neate about what tenants should do if they have fallen behind with their rent. We also hear from Jeanny Priebe, a single mum facing eviction after being furloughed at the start of the pandemic.
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At Least 16 Homeless People Have Died After Contracting Covid-19 In England

"Nobody should be at risk of catching Covid-19 on the street," charities say as new figures reveal tragic toll.
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Ban On Evictions During Coronavirus Pandemic Extended Until August

But charities say the move is a "sticking plaster, not a cure" without further action to protect renters.
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At Least 320,000 People Are Recorded As Homeless In Britain, But The True Figure Is Likely To Be Much Higher

The figure is up 4% on last year's figures.
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