Usually opposed organisations have come together to highlight how thousands of tenants are 'falling through gaps' and that system of grants and loans is needed urgently.

Landlords and tenants are squaring off this week as the end to the evictions ban looms just a week away - and many wonder if the government will extend it.

Warning is made by housing charity Shelter following landmark case it helped mount at York County Court.

Citizens Advice is urging peers to support a tightening of the 'default fees' clause within the Tenant Fees Bill going through the Lords today.