Homelessness
Meet Rene Robbins, the 100-year-old artist who survived homelessness: ‘I’d cry myself to sleep’

Meet Rene Robbins, the 100-year-old artist who survived homelessness: ‘I’d cry myself to sleep’
London-based artist Rene Robbins has turned 100 but has no plans to giving up making art
The little understood link between hoarding and homelessness sees property prioritised over people

The little understood link between hoarding and homelessness sees property prioritised over people
Hoarding frequently becomes a housing issue before it is recognised as a mental health problem, writes King’s College London professor Claire Lomax on Hoarding Awareness Week
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’
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
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’
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’
Why are homes left empty in the UK and how can we fill them up?

Why are homes left empty in the UK and how can we fill them up?
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’
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
Home Office pilot saved 1,000 refugee families from homelessness. Then rules changed

Home Office pilot saved 1,000 refugee families from homelessness. Then rules changed
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
