Issues 396 UK Housing

The UK has been in the midst of a housing emergency for many years. This book looks at the booming UK housing market, the shortage of affordable homes and the ever-rising need for more social housing. It also explores the pros and cons of renting vs. buying, different approaches to solving the crisis and what the future for UK housing might look like. • Issues publications are intended as a photocopiable, cross-curricular educational resource exploring contemporary social issues in an accessible format, for teachers and students aged 11 and above. Titles in the series are designed to provide a balanced overview of a specific topic. • The information in our books is comprised of facts, articles and opinions from many different sources, including newspapers, website fact-sheets, magazine and journal articles, statistics and surveys, government reports, and literature from special interest groups. • Colour illustrations, statistics, infographics, and assignment ideas help to make these books a valuable teaching resource for Key Stage 3 upwards (S1-S6 in Scotland)