People who live in social housing in England will be able to swap homes more easily with other tenants anywhere in the country, under government plans.

The Freedom Pass will allow them to see details of every council and housing association tenant looking to exchange.

They have previously only been able to do this in their local area, or through a more complicated system elsewhere.

It comes after David Cameron said council houses should no longer be allocated "for life".

The prime minister said future tenants could move out after a "fixed period" to make way for those in greater need.