Our column that introduces you to one of the people leading the work of our member organisations is back. In this edition, we cross the 'Chunnel' to meet Kate Henderson, the new Chief Executive of the National Housing Federation. Kate took over from David Orr in autumn 2018 the lead in the organisation that is the voice of housing associations in England. She provides with insights concerning the housing sector at the moment in England and how it feels "preparing for uncertainty". Plus, as usual, she unveils her way of balancing life with work.

A unique accelerator* programme aimed at tackling the UK housing crisis through social innovation is now in its second year. Radhika Bynon and John Piper from the Young Foundation share what’s been learned**.

After an unpredictable cut in housing allowances in France in 2017 amounting up to 2 billion Euros, the 79th national congress of French social housing providers took place in Marseille in the second week of October aiming to find answers on how the future will look like for new construction, tenants, investments but also for the overall sustainability of the sector.