Hoping he will be sober each day is not a plan. Alcoholism is progressive, and this is going to get worse, so please take the suggestions made above to heart. The violent behavior is inexusable under any circumstances. I also want to point out that you have undoubtedly developed some codependency already - blaming yourself, wanting to care for him, allowing the abuse, feeling insecure about your capabilities, etc. This will affect your judgement. At the minimum, put together a bug-out bag of essentials and leave with the neighbor, then make a plan to relocate somewhere safe as soon as possible. Certainly they have some sort of temporary housing for women there in UK? Contact a hotline for support. A long term plan would be thinking about permanent re-location, job, etc.