Housing
Andy Burnham wants to prevent homelessness. But can he do it in ‘landlord-class Britain’?
Andy Burnham wants to prevent homelessness. But can he do it in ‘landlord-class Britain’?
A Big Issue investigation found the majority of funding given to councils from Labour’s homelessness prevention grant has been spent on a sticking-plaster approach to the crisis
Labour ‘turning the tide’ on homelessness but Burnham ‘must go further’ to help homeless kids
Labour ‘turning the tide’ on homelessness but Burnham ‘must go further’ to help homeless kids
The latest government statistics show the number of households experiencing homelessness in England is falling but a record-high 177,530 children are growing up in temporary accommodation
The growing movement preventing homeless people from having to choose between their pet and a home
The growing movement preventing homeless people from having to choose between their pet and a home
For people experiencing homelessness, blanket bans on pets in temporary accommodation is still a substantial barrier
Andy Burnham wants to end rough sleeping. These new statistics show the challenge he faces
Andy Burnham wants to end rough sleeping. These new statistics show the challenge he faces
‘I ended up on the streets for about 16 months. I wasn’t bedding down, I was taking buses at night’
‘I ended up on the streets for about 16 months. I wasn’t bedding down, I was taking buses at night’
The horrific state of our social housing is a stain on the nation. There’s only one way to fix it
The horrific state of our social housing is a stain on the nation. There’s only one way to fix it
Revealed: One in every 21 people sentenced over 2024 riots was experiencing homelessness
Revealed: One in every 21 people sentenced over 2024 riots was experiencing homelessness
If food prices had risen like rents since 1988, a block of cheese would cost £20
If food prices had risen like rents since 1988, a block of cheese would cost £20
Homelessness facts and statistics: The numbers you need to know in 2026
Homelessness facts and statistics: The numbers you need to know in 2026
These Londoners were promised millions for affordable homes. 10 years later, they’re still waiting
These Londoners were promised millions for affordable homes. 10 years later, they’re still waiting
Rents in the UK are at record highs. Will they keep going up?
Rents in the UK are at record highs. Will they keep going up?
How one woman’s arrest helped to scrap the Vagrancy Act and decriminalise rough sleeping
How one woman’s arrest helped to scrap the Vagrancy Act and decriminalise rough sleeping
New prime minister Andy Burnham starts with vow to end rough sleeping. Here’s how he aims to do it
New prime minister Andy Burnham starts with vow to end rough sleeping. Here’s how he aims to do it
Will Andy Burnham introduce rent controls as prime minister?
Will Andy Burnham introduce rent controls as prime minister?
Inside the lab where new homes are tested to see if they can stand the heat
Inside the lab where new homes are tested to see if they can stand the heat
Homelessness could rise by 25% by the end of the decade. Here’s how Andy Burnham can take action
Homelessness could rise by 25% by the end of the decade. Here’s how Andy Burnham can take action
Revealed: Homeless people face ‘postcode lottery’ of support leaving them at risk in heatwaves
Revealed: Homeless people face ‘postcode lottery’ of support leaving them at risk in heatwaves
Cost of housing homeless families could stop councils delivering on Andy Burnham housebuilding plans
Cost of housing homeless families could stop councils delivering on Andy Burnham housebuilding plans
Just two out of every 100 rental homes are affordable on housing benefit: ‘An impossible situation’
Just two out of every 100 rental homes are affordable on housing benefit: ‘An impossible situation’
Fancy spending a heatwave in a former office block? That’s the reality for thousands of families
Fancy spending a heatwave in a former office block? That’s the reality for thousands of families
Meet the inspirational teenager taking on homelessness and the housing crisis
Meet the inspirational teenager taking on homelessness and the housing crisis
The number of people homeless on London’s streets fell last year: ‘Positive change is possible’
The number of people homeless on London’s streets fell last year: ‘Positive change is possible’
Andy Burnham’s approach to housing could put him on a collision course with Donald Trump
Andy Burnham’s approach to housing could put him on a collision course with Donald Trump
Rough sleeping finally decriminalised after 200 years: ‘Homeless people are not criminals’
Rough sleeping finally decriminalised after 200 years: ‘Homeless people are not criminals’
Sadiq Khan admits he is ‘really worried’ about the impact of hot weather on homeless Londoners
