Homelessness
Homelessness remains at crisis point so we’re funding local solutions to fix it

Homelessness remains at crisis point so we’re funding local solutions to fix it
St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity’s Duncan Shrubsole explains why they are funding eight new projects – from re-purposing derelict buildings in Great Yarmouth to building modular homes on unused land in Oxford – to test solutions to homelessness
Young people ‘hounded’ for rent upfront to get a social home: ‘It’s meant to be affordable housing’

Young people ‘hounded’ for rent upfront to get a social home: ‘It’s meant to be affordable housing’
A youth charity said it had paid almost £30,000 in deposits to prevent young people from being made homeless after being asked for hundreds of pounds in rent upfront
Our appearance on BBC Radio 4’s The Reunion reaffirms why Big Issue exists

Our appearance on BBC Radio 4’s The Reunion reaffirms why Big Issue exists
Against all the odds, we are still here. It was great to see some old faces, and remind ourselves of why we started in the first place
How the Street Child World Cup changes the game for homeless children: ‘It’s the World Cup of hope’
How the Street Child World Cup changes the game for homeless children: ‘It’s the World Cup of hope’
The Renters’ Rights Act must finally give tenants the service they pay landlords a premium for
The Renters’ Rights Act must finally give tenants the service they pay landlords a premium for
Masterchef star Monica Galetti joins restaurant staffed by homeless people

Masterchef star Monica Galetti joins restaurant staffed by homeless people
Thousands of renting households threatened with homelessness through no-fault eviction ahead of ban

Thousands of renting households threatened with homelessness through no-fault eviction ahead of ban
Renters’ Rights Act: ‘For too long, families have lived with the constant fear of eviction’

Renters’ Rights Act: ‘For too long, families have lived with the constant fear of eviction’
Boost for Sadiq Khan as rough sleeping in London plummets: ‘Now build on it’

Boost for Sadiq Khan as rough sleeping in London plummets: ‘Now build on it’
The number of homeless children in England could fill Wembley Stadium twice: ‘A clear failure’

The number of homeless children in England could fill Wembley Stadium twice: ‘A clear failure’
104 children’s deaths linked to living in temporary accommodation: ‘We should be outraged’

104 children’s deaths linked to living in temporary accommodation: ‘We should be outraged’
Gilbert & George: ‘Homeless people tend not to end up in a picture’

Gilbert & George: ‘Homeless people tend not to end up in a picture’
Wales homeless football team faces race against time to survive: ‘We’re at breaking point’

Wales homeless football team faces race against time to survive: ‘We’re at breaking point’
New homeless village offers ‘brilliant solution’ that organisers want to bring to a town near you

New homeless village offers ‘brilliant solution’ that organisers want to bring to a town near you
Local housing allowance stays frozen this year. Renters need housing benefit to keep up with rents

Local housing allowance stays frozen this year. Renters need housing benefit to keep up with rents
Reform UK housing spokesperson sacked over ‘deeply dehumanising’ Grenfell comments

Reform UK housing spokesperson sacked over ‘deeply dehumanising’ Grenfell comments
Homeless young people ‘left to sleep rough’ after councils failed to assess their needs

Homeless young people ‘left to sleep rough’ after councils failed to assess their needs
Coroners are increasingly pointing to the housing crisis in their reports – but can it save lives?

Coroners are increasingly pointing to the housing crisis in their reports – but can it save lives?
OffWestEnd’s Denholm Spurr: ‘I slept in saunas while homeless. Now I champion independent theatre’

OffWestEnd’s Denholm Spurr: ‘I slept in saunas while homeless. Now I champion independent theatre’
London’s first homeless detox centre set to close: ‘We’re pushing problems back onto the streets now’

London’s first homeless detox centre set to close: ‘We’re pushing problems back onto the streets now’
Why are homeless people being excluded from social housing? There has to be a better way

Why are homeless people being excluded from social housing? There has to be a better way
Prince William is changing how homelessness is being taught in schools

Prince William is changing how homelessness is being taught in schools
There is a roadmap to end homelessness by 2040. Now it’s up those in power to follow it

There is a roadmap to end homelessness by 2040. Now it’s up those in power to follow it
Care leavers were given £2,000 to spend however they wanted. Here’s what happened next

Care leavers were given £2,000 to spend however they wanted. Here’s what happened next
Channel 4’s Handcuffed shows the stark realities of homelessness can move anyone, even millionaires
