News & Insights

Read the latest housing sector news, blogs, and commentary from ARK.

Local Strategies and Partnerships Are the Key to the National Plan to End Homelessness

By Nick Sedgwick · 27 February 2026

The Government’s new National Plan to End Homelessness, published in December, marks the most ambitious cross‑government commitment to tackling homelessness …

Paul O'Callaghan on the National Plan to end Homelessness

A new National Plan to end Homelessness: What it means for the sector.

By Paul O’Callaghan · 11 February 2026

ARK Assistant Director Paul O’Callaghan takes a look at what the National Plan to end Homelessness means for the social …

The ARK Annual Review | 2024-25

By John Paterson · 13 October 2025

Ed Miliband announced further details of the Labour Government’s Warm Homes Plan. Key changes include rebranding the SHDF to the …

Celebrating 10 Years of Scottish Housing Day: Voices from Our Community

By Kirsty Wells · 16 September 2025

Celebrating 10 years of Scottish Housing Day 2025 with voices from our community sharing insights on good neighbours and strong …

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ARK are looking to work with Associates in Scottish Housing

By Kirsty Wells · 11 February 2025

We are actively seeking passionate and qualified Associates to join our dynamic team. If you are based in Scotland and …

Edinburgh skyline

Housing at the Heart of the Scottish Draft Budget 2025/26: Key Observations

By Kirsty Wells · 11 December 2024

The ARK Amble is returning for its fifth year and this time we are heading north! Our intrepid team will …

The Ootsider sleeping coats

The ARK Amble 2024: Raising funds for The Ootsider

By Pete Evans · 2 December 2024

The ARK Amble is returning for its fifth year and this time we are heading north! Our intrepid team will …

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The Autumn Budget 2024: The Impact on Housing

By Jerry Gilbert · 31 October 2024

The Autumn Budget 2024 brings renewed government commitment to social housing, with £5 billion allocated to housing initiatives, a pledge …

The ARK Annual Review | 2023-24

By John Paterson · 18 October 2024

Ed Miliband announced further details of the Labour Government’s Warm Homes Plan. Key changes include rebranding the SHDF to the …

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