Why housing associations are essential to tackling worklessness

By Fiona Fletcher-Smith 2026-01-12T06:00:00

Scaling up place-based, personalised support would improve outcomes for individuals while making local economies more resilient argues Fiona Fletcher-Smith

The UK labour market is showing clear signs of strain. Unemployment has risen to a four-year high of 5.1%, while job vacancies continue to fall. Behind those figures are people facing fewer opportunities, with social housing residents among the most affected.

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