Chief Executive of the National Housing Federation @natfednews
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Good to be on @BBCBreakfast talking about our research on overcrowding in England and the devastating impact this is having on children.
We need an urgent, long term, national plan aimed at drastically increasing the number of affordable and social homes across England.
ALT Screenshot of Kate Henderson in from of houses speaking on BBC Breakfast on BBC1
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Kate Henderson retweeted
A pleasure to deliver the keynote address at this year’s Housing Community Summit in Liverpool.
Over the past 26 months, this Labour government has laid the foundations for a renewal of social and affordable housing.
The steps we’ve taken have made a real difference with affordable housing starts up 26% last year and the highest number of social rent starts since 2010/11.
There is lots more to be done to finish the job we’ve started and ensure councils and housing associations, alone and in deepening partnership, can flourish and play their full part in meeting housing need across England.
ALT The Rt Hon Matthew Pennycook MP, Minister of State for Housing and Planning, delivering the keynote address at the 2026 Housing Community Summit in Liverpool.
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I’m running the #TogetherForHomes 5k in Sept as part of a @natfednews team, alongside colleagues from across the social housing sector
We are raising money for @crisis_uk who do vital work to support people out of homelessness
Donations very welcome🙏 justgiving.com/page/nhf5k?ut…
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Kate Henderson retweeted
We've written a joint op-ed with the entire #SocialHousing sector inc. councils and ALMOs calling on the Prime Minister to urgently confirm funding for the Social and Affordable Homes Programme & ensure housebuilding momentum is not lost - @insidehousing: insidehousing.co.uk/comment/…
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Kate Henderson retweeted
Thank you @KateNHF, so pleased to be able to carry on working on housing and with brilliant partners like you & the NHF!
Congratulations @SharonStevenage on your reappointment as Minister at @mhclg.
The Social Housing Bill is an important opportunity to protect social housing for future generations. I'm so pleased you will continue leading this work forward.
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Congratulations @SharonStevenage on your reappointment as Minister at @mhclg.
The Social Housing Bill is an important opportunity to protect social housing for future generations. I'm so pleased you will continue leading this work forward.
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Congratulations to @FloEshalomi on your appointment as Minister in @mhclg
We’ve valued your engagement with the housing association sector & commitment to ensuring more people have access to a safe, secure & affordable home.
Looking forward to working together in your new role.
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Congratulations @Miatsf on your appointment as Secretary of State for DESNZ @energygovuk
Your leadership on the Warm Homes Plan has been hugely important to driving energy efficiency and tackling fuel poverty.
We look forward to continuing to working together to deliver change.
An incredible honour to be appointed Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero @energygovuk
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Congratulations @mtpennycook, delighted you are staying as Minister in @mhclg
Housing associations stand ready to work with you to deliver the biggest social housebuilding programme since the post war era.
We’re looking forward to continuing to work together.
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Congratulations @AngelaRayner on your return as Secretary of State for @mhclg
Your support for #SocialHousing at the last Spending Review is already producing new homes.
We look forward to working together again to deliver the biggest #SocialHousing boost since post war era.
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Congratulations @JohnHealey_MP on your appointment as Chancellor of the Exchequer @hmtreasury.
Great to have your experience and expertise of the social housing sector at the heart of government.
We look forward to working with you.
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🚨🏡 Half of affordable new homes in rural England could be at risk if planning rules relaxed. We are urging ministers to rethink these proposals and protect the pipeline of homes that rural communities desperately need. theguardian.com/society/2026…
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Kate Henderson retweeted
🌳 It's #RuralHousingWeek!
Only 1 in 10 homes in rural areas is affordable.
This week, housing associations and partners across England are highlighting why affordable rural homes matter.
👉 Read @KateNHF's blog: housing.org.uk/news-and-blog……
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Kate Henderson retweeted
Hugely positive to see Andy Burnham put housing at the top of the agenda.
With affordable delivery rising and momentum building, now is the time to build on this progress and accelerate the delivery of social homes across the country.
Read our response to yesterday's speech:
ALT Kate Henderson, Chief Executive of the National Housing Federation, said: "Andy Burnham is absolutely right to say that everything starts with a good home and we strongly support his mission to put this at the top of our country's list of priorities. "Latest figures show we are now building more social rent homes than in over a decade, demonstrating support for our sector is already making a difference on the ground. “We want to keep this momentum going and continue working with local leaders and communities to drive the biggest boost to social housing since the post war period."
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We’re building more social rent homes than in 10 years. To build on the momentum it’s vital government funding decisions on are not delayed during the period of political transition, as this will have a serious knock-on effect on development pipelines
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Kate Henderson retweeted
We've written a joint letter to the Chancellor, with England's largest housing associations, featured in @FT, calling for more #SocialHousing funding to be unlocked in the coming years, to match our ambition & build more homes.
👉ft.com/content/cb785f07-45e8…
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Great to see our sector responding so positively to recent govt support - building more social rent homes than in 10+ years.
We are ready to build on this momentum through the new Social and Affordable Homes Programme and urge govt not to delay any decisions on funding.
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Kate Henderson retweeted
Our new research today with CIH in the @guardian reveals 1 in 6 babies - 70,000 - live in homes that are too hot, affecting their health and wellbeing.
We want to work with Govt on a comprehensive plan to address overheating.
orlo.uk/QhU68
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Today, we remember those who lost their lives in the Grenfell Tower tragedy, and all those whose lives are impacted. 💚
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Kate Henderson retweeted
NHF urges Reeves to bring forward SAHP funding after Homes England asks providers to re-profile bids dlvr.it/TSx148 #ukhousing
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I did it! 🏃♀️I ran the Hackney Half Marathon in memory of my wonderful friend Rachael and my Mum, and raised money for @BreastCancerNow
Thanks for the kindness, compassion and generosity of everyone who has sponsored me and encouraged me along the way 💕justgiving.com/page/kate-hen…
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