Rachael Williamson
@rachaelwhsg.bsky.social
Director of policy, communications & external affairs Chartered Institute of Housing. Trustee Citizens Advice East Herts. Former civil servant HM Govt. Passionate about social justice and quality, affordable homes as a foundation for life.
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🚨WYNTK about the Autumn Budget 2025 🚨
The CIH policy team have put together a new member briefing exclusively for members detailing the key housing announcements in yesterday's Budget and what they mean for the sector.
Read it here ➡️ buff.ly/i4bTTc5
The CIH policy team have put together a new member briefing exclusively for members detailing the key housing announcements in yesterday's Budget and what they mean for the sector.
Read it here ➡️ buff.ly/i4bTTc5
November 27, 2025 at 4:35 PM
🚨WYNTK about the Autumn Budget 2025 🚨
The CIH policy team have put together a new member briefing exclusively for members detailing the key housing announcements in yesterday's Budget and what they mean for the sector.
Read it here ➡️ buff.ly/i4bTTc5
The CIH policy team have put together a new member briefing exclusively for members detailing the key housing announcements in yesterday's Budget and what they mean for the sector.
Read it here ➡️ buff.ly/i4bTTc5
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The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP, delivered her Autumn Budget to the House of Commons today (26 November).
Read our full response here ➡️ buff.ly/pYkoreY
#AutumnBudget2025
Read our full response here ➡️ buff.ly/pYkoreY
#AutumnBudget2025
November 26, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP, delivered her Autumn Budget to the House of Commons today (26 November).
Read our full response here ➡️ buff.ly/pYkoreY
#AutumnBudget2025
Read our full response here ➡️ buff.ly/pYkoreY
#AutumnBudget2025
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Reposted by Rachael Williamson
The UK isn’t a “soft touch” on asylum.
UK asylum seeker benefits are similar to European neighbours
No right to work before 12 months (it’s 6 months in France, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands)
UK settlement after 5 years (it’s 3 or 4 in Germany)
Let’s cut out the alarmist rhetoric.
UK asylum seeker benefits are similar to European neighbours
No right to work before 12 months (it’s 6 months in France, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands)
UK settlement after 5 years (it’s 3 or 4 in Germany)
Let’s cut out the alarmist rhetoric.
November 19, 2025 at 11:52 AM
The UK isn’t a “soft touch” on asylum.
UK asylum seeker benefits are similar to European neighbours
No right to work before 12 months (it’s 6 months in France, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands)
UK settlement after 5 years (it’s 3 or 4 in Germany)
Let’s cut out the alarmist rhetoric.
UK asylum seeker benefits are similar to European neighbours
No right to work before 12 months (it’s 6 months in France, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands)
UK settlement after 5 years (it’s 3 or 4 in Germany)
Let’s cut out the alarmist rhetoric.
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🗣️CIH recognises the need for a fair, well-managed asylum system but the measures outlined in the government’s latest asylum and returns policy risk deepening the housing emergency and pushing more people into homelessness.
🔗 in🧵to a summary of the changes, what it means for housing & CIH's response
🔗 in🧵to a summary of the changes, what it means for housing & CIH's response
November 19, 2025 at 6:41 PM
🗣️CIH recognises the need for a fair, well-managed asylum system but the measures outlined in the government’s latest asylum and returns policy risk deepening the housing emergency and pushing more people into homelessness.
🔗 in🧵to a summary of the changes, what it means for housing & CIH's response
🔗 in🧵to a summary of the changes, what it means for housing & CIH's response
Some thoughts from me for @bigissue.com on why we need to invest in existing homes as well as new, and ensure that new supply stands the test of time.
www.bigissue.com/news/housing...
#ukhousing
@cihhousing.bsky.social @cihpolicy.bsky.social
www.bigissue.com/news/housing...
#ukhousing
@cihhousing.bsky.social @cihpolicy.bsky.social
We need to value the homes we have as much as the ones we build. Here's why
Housing reforms are welcome. But it's not just new builds that will fix the crisis – we must make sure the homes we have are fit for purpose.
www.bigissue.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Some thoughts from me for @bigissue.com on why we need to invest in existing homes as well as new, and ensure that new supply stands the test of time.
www.bigissue.com/news/housing...
#ukhousing
@cihhousing.bsky.social @cihpolicy.bsky.social
www.bigissue.com/news/housing...
#ukhousing
@cihhousing.bsky.social @cihpolicy.bsky.social
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Today, Nikki Pullen, Sarah Dunkerley and @rachaelwhsg.bsky.social share what you need to know about the Competence and Conduct Standard and how organisations and housing professionals can be gearing up for it.
Book onto more upcoming events here: www.cih.org/events/
Book onto more upcoming events here: www.cih.org/events/
November 18, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Today, Nikki Pullen, Sarah Dunkerley and @rachaelwhsg.bsky.social share what you need to know about the Competence and Conduct Standard and how organisations and housing professionals can be gearing up for it.
Book onto more upcoming events here: www.cih.org/events/
Book onto more upcoming events here: www.cih.org/events/
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The Prime Minister said in September that we are at a fork in the road. These asylum proposals suggest we have taken the wrong turning.
The idea that recognised refugees need to be deported is wrong.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
The idea that recognised refugees need to be deported is wrong.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Asylum system in UK ‘out of control’ and dividing country, home secretary says
Shabana Mahmood to unveil new proposals modelled on Denmark’s controversial system
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The Prime Minister said in September that we are at a fork in the road. These asylum proposals suggest we have taken the wrong turning.
The idea that recognised refugees need to be deported is wrong.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
The idea that recognised refugees need to be deported is wrong.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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NEW | Autumn Budget 2025: Five priorities to turn the corner on the housing crisis
@rachaelwhsg.bsky.social, sets out how the upcoming Autumn Budget can support Labour’s plans to address the housing crisis.
redbrickblog.co.uk/2025/11/autu...
@rachaelwhsg.bsky.social, sets out how the upcoming Autumn Budget can support Labour’s plans to address the housing crisis.
redbrickblog.co.uk/2025/11/autu...
Autumn Budget 2025: Five priorities to turn the corner on the housing crisis - Red Brick
Rachael Williamson, Director of policy, communications and external affairs at the Chartered Institute of Housing, sets out how the upcoming Autumn Budget can support Labour's plans to address the hou...
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November 13, 2025 at 1:43 PM
NEW | Autumn Budget 2025: Five priorities to turn the corner on the housing crisis
@rachaelwhsg.bsky.social, sets out how the upcoming Autumn Budget can support Labour’s plans to address the housing crisis.
redbrickblog.co.uk/2025/11/autu...
@rachaelwhsg.bsky.social, sets out how the upcoming Autumn Budget can support Labour’s plans to address the housing crisis.
redbrickblog.co.uk/2025/11/autu...
Some thoughts from me for @redbrickblog.bsky.social, on behalf of @cihhousing.bsky.social, on what we hope to see for housing in the #AutumnBudget on 26 Nov. 🏘️
redbrickblog.co.uk/2025/11/autu...
#ukhousing
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#ukhousing
Autumn Budget 2025: Five priorities to turn the corner on the housing crisis - Red Brick
Rachael Williamson, Director of policy, communications and external affairs at the Chartered Institute of Housing, sets out how the upcoming Autumn Budget can support Labour's plans to address the hou...
redbrickblog.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Some thoughts from me for @redbrickblog.bsky.social, on behalf of @cihhousing.bsky.social, on what we hope to see for housing in the #AutumnBudget on 26 Nov. 🏘️
redbrickblog.co.uk/2025/11/autu...
#ukhousing
redbrickblog.co.uk/2025/11/autu...
#ukhousing
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Really enjoyed chairing this afternoon's launch of the UKHR Autumn Briefing Paper. We heard from a fantastic panel on issues spanning the economy, retrofit, hg insecurity, London and FTBs.
Check it out - open to all 👇
#ukhousing
Check it out - open to all 👇
#ukhousing
Great to hear from some of the 2025 UK Housing Review Autumn Briefing Paper authors this afternoon for the launch of the latest edition of the UK housing ‘bible’ series 🏘️
Find out more about the event, authors, sponsors and get your copy of the Autumn Briefing Paper 🔗➡️ www.cih.org/news/uk-hous...
Find out more about the event, authors, sponsors and get your copy of the Autumn Briefing Paper 🔗➡️ www.cih.org/news/uk-hous...
October 28, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Really enjoyed chairing this afternoon's launch of the UKHR Autumn Briefing Paper. We heard from a fantastic panel on issues spanning the economy, retrofit, hg insecurity, London and FTBs.
Check it out - open to all 👇
#ukhousing
Check it out - open to all 👇
#ukhousing
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🏘️ The Renters’ Rights Act has officially become law.
Abolishing no-fault evictions & extending the Decent Homes Standard to the PRS are huge steps toward a fairer, safer housing system.
👀New member guidance on what the reforms mean in practice will be out soon. Read more🔗https://buff.ly/HyiebH5
Abolishing no-fault evictions & extending the Decent Homes Standard to the PRS are huge steps toward a fairer, safer housing system.
👀New member guidance on what the reforms mean in practice will be out soon. Read more🔗https://buff.ly/HyiebH5
October 28, 2025 at 9:47 AM
🏘️ The Renters’ Rights Act has officially become law.
Abolishing no-fault evictions & extending the Decent Homes Standard to the PRS are huge steps toward a fairer, safer housing system.
👀New member guidance on what the reforms mean in practice will be out soon. Read more🔗https://buff.ly/HyiebH5
Abolishing no-fault evictions & extending the Decent Homes Standard to the PRS are huge steps toward a fairer, safer housing system.
👀New member guidance on what the reforms mean in practice will be out soon. Read more🔗https://buff.ly/HyiebH5
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Community cohesion is lacking, and the lack of affordable, secure housing is only making the problem worse. Rachael Williamson explores the issue and how to fix it in this article published today in Housing Today ➡️ buff.ly/LN1HUo8
We can’t fix social cohesion without fixing housing
Secure homes are the foundation of safer, stronger, more united communities, argues Rachael Williamson
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October 20, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Community cohesion is lacking, and the lack of affordable, secure housing is only making the problem worse. Rachael Williamson explores the issue and how to fix it in this article published today in Housing Today ➡️ buff.ly/LN1HUo8
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Every time we see further increases in people living in temporary accommodation I feel it should be pointed out that the big reason is that Local Housing Allowance is capped based on 2023 rents. Rents are rising, so private renting is increasing out of range for families in particular.
Homelessness stats just out show another new record in households (132k) and children (172k) living in temporary accommodation. Up 7.5% in last year
www.gov.uk/government/s...
www.gov.uk/government/s...
October 16, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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Pleased to be able to contribute to this piece by Vicky Spratt in the i, on behalf of @cihhousing.bsky.social
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#ukhousing
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#ukhousing
Why housing in Britain is broken and how to fix it – from renting to mortgages
The i Paper’s Vicky Spratt asked experts why they think Britain’s housing crisis is so bad and what they think it will take to fix it
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October 15, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Pleased to be able to contribute to this piece by Vicky Spratt in the i, on behalf of @cihhousing.bsky.social
liveapp.inews.co.uk/category/397...
#ukhousing
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#ukhousing
Really helpful insights on the s106 debate 👇
NEW | We need to talk about Section 106… again
Fiona Fletcher-Smith, Group Chief Executive of L&Q, calls on developers to work more closely with affordable housing providers to ensure that homes built through Section 106 are fit for purpose.
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Fiona Fletcher-Smith, Group Chief Executive of L&Q, calls on developers to work more closely with affordable housing providers to ensure that homes built through Section 106 are fit for purpose.
redbrickblog.co.uk/2025/10/we-n...
We need to talk about Section 106… again - Red Brick
Fiona Fletcher-Smith, Group Chief Executive of L&Q, calls on developers to work more closely with affordable housing providers to ensure that homes built through Section 106 are fit for purpose.
redbrickblog.co.uk
October 15, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Really helpful insights on the s106 debate 👇
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A powerful example of the UK housing & homelessness sector coming together with a clear unified ask of the government ahead of next month's Autumn budget 👇
#UnfreezeLHA
#UnfreezeLHA
We’re proud to have joined with over 40 organisations including campaigners for tenants, homelessness and debt advice charities, landlord organisations and others in calling on the UK government to unfreeze local housing allowance at the upcoming budget.
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#UnfreezeLHA
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#UnfreezeLHA
October 13, 2025 at 11:01 AM
A powerful example of the UK housing & homelessness sector coming together with a clear unified ask of the government ahead of next month's Autumn budget 👇
#UnfreezeLHA
#UnfreezeLHA
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This government inherited serious challenges in respect of Section 106 housing delivery and we continue to wrestle with them.
A short 🧵
A short 🧵
October 2, 2025 at 10:45 AM
This government inherited serious challenges in respect of Section 106 housing delivery and we continue to wrestle with them.
A short 🧵
A short 🧵
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Following the government's latest announcement on the Competence and Conduct Standard we've broken everything you need to know down in our latest member briefing - log in to access your copy now ➡️ buff.ly/jcbUxhh
October 1, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Following the government's latest announcement on the Competence and Conduct Standard we've broken everything you need to know down in our latest member briefing - log in to access your copy now ➡️ buff.ly/jcbUxhh
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Shelter's new report finds that tenants' physical, mental and financial health start to improve as soon as they move into a social home.
Moreover, the report puts the cost to the government of failing to delivering 90,000 social homes a year at £117bn.
Read the report ➡️ tinyurl.com/v9c3jjve
Moreover, the report puts the cost to the government of failing to delivering 90,000 social homes a year at £117bn.
Read the report ➡️ tinyurl.com/v9c3jjve
September 30, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Shelter's new report finds that tenants' physical, mental and financial health start to improve as soon as they move into a social home.
Moreover, the report puts the cost to the government of failing to delivering 90,000 social homes a year at £117bn.
Read the report ➡️ tinyurl.com/v9c3jjve
Moreover, the report puts the cost to the government of failing to delivering 90,000 social homes a year at £117bn.
Read the report ➡️ tinyurl.com/v9c3jjve
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Scrapping the two-child limit on benefits would be the most targeted and cost-effective way for the Government to meet its aim of reducing child poverty.
September 29, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Scrapping the two-child limit on benefits would be the most targeted and cost-effective way for the Government to meet its aim of reducing child poverty.
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To accelerate housing delivery and unlock economic growth, this Labour government will build the next generation of new towns.
High-quality, well-designed, sustainable, and liveable communities – we’re determined to have spades in the ground on at least three in this Parliament.
High-quality, well-designed, sustainable, and liveable communities – we’re determined to have spades in the ground on at least three in this Parliament.
September 28, 2025 at 6:47 AM
To accelerate housing delivery and unlock economic growth, this Labour government will build the next generation of new towns.
High-quality, well-designed, sustainable, and liveable communities – we’re determined to have spades in the ground on at least three in this Parliament.
High-quality, well-designed, sustainable, and liveable communities – we’re determined to have spades in the ground on at least three in this Parliament.