Housing
Five major banks to allow homeless people to open bank accounts under new pilot
Five major banks to allow homeless people to open bank accounts under new pilot
Traditionally, it is nigh-on impossible to open a bank account without a fixed address. But a new pilot scheme between Shelter, the government and major banks will open the door for homeless people to overcome the barrier
Starmer slams false claim veterans are being evicted to house asylum seekers: ‘Conspiracy nonsense’
Starmer slams false claim veterans are being evicted to house asylum seekers: ‘Conspiracy nonsense’
Keir Starmer has slammed people who peddle ‘conspiracy theories’ about veterans being made homeless to house asylum seekers
Tories call on Starmer to confirm cash keeping 1,000 veterans off the streets: ‘They must be protected’
Tories call on Starmer to confirm cash keeping 1,000 veterans off the streets: ‘They must be protected’
After Big Issue revealed hundreds of veterans could be made homeless if cash for a key scheme dries up, the shadow defence secretary has urged Labour to act
Big Issue vendor to donate magazine earnings to ‘give back’ to forces charities for Remembrance Day
Big Issue vendor to donate magazine earnings to ‘give back’ to forces charities for Remembrance Day
The stereotype is that homelessness comes from bad choices – but it could happen to anyone
The stereotype is that homelessness comes from bad choices – but it could happen to anyone
This is what it’s like to fall into hidden homelessness: ‘I felt like a burden’
This is what it’s like to fall into hidden homelessness: ‘I felt like a burden’
Housing asylum seekers in military camps is an expensive mistake – and the Home Office knows it
Housing asylum seekers in military camps is an expensive mistake – and the Home Office knows it
More than 4,700 people are homeless on London’s streets: ‘The situation is terrible’
More than 4,700 people are homeless on London’s streets: ‘The situation is terrible’
Hundreds of veterans face homelessness as future of support scheme uncertain: ‘A kick in the teeth’
Hundreds of veterans face homelessness as future of support scheme uncertain: ‘A kick in the teeth’
This book proves the margins of society are not silent – they’re full of voices bursting to be heard
This book proves the margins of society are not silent – they’re full of voices bursting to be heard
Rachel Reeves faces calls to resign over rental rule break: ‘Politicians can’t be left off easy’
Rachel Reeves faces calls to resign over rental rule break: ‘Politicians can’t be left off easy’
Family trapped in damp and mouldy horror home for 10 years: ‘This family is owed respect’
Family trapped in damp and mouldy horror home for 10 years: ‘This family is owed respect’
Renters’ Rights Act: Labour’s landmark rental reforms receive royal assent and finally become law
Renters’ Rights Act: Labour’s landmark rental reforms receive royal assent and finally become law
Inside the 10-year battle to change the law and help renters feel secure in their homes
Inside the 10-year battle to change the law and help renters feel secure in their homes
‘I’d rather a haunted house than a dodgy landlord’: What’s it really like to live with ghosts?
‘I’d rather a haunted house than a dodgy landlord’: What’s it really like to live with ghosts?
Awaab’s Law is about more than damp and mould – it’s about what kind of country we want to be
Awaab’s Law is about more than damp and mould – it’s about what kind of country we want to be
I’ve worked on the frontline making social housing repairs – Awaab’s Law must bring real change
I’ve worked on the frontline making social housing repairs – Awaab’s Law must bring real change
Dad of boy who died due to mould in flat says he’s ‘proud’ of his son for saving lives
Dad of boy who died due to mould in flat says he’s ‘proud’ of his son for saving lives
Substance abuse led me to homelessness. Now I’m 20 years sober and in love with giving back
Substance abuse led me to homelessness. Now I’m 20 years sober and in love with giving back
Why homelessness is rising in Finland – and what Britain can learn
Why homelessness is rising in Finland – and what Britain can learn
If Prince Andrew didn’t pay rent on the Royal Lodge for 20 years, why wasn’t he evicted?
If Prince Andrew didn’t pay rent on the Royal Lodge for 20 years, why wasn’t he evicted?
Cold homes are costing lives. Labour’s warm homes plan must deliver on its promise
Cold homes are costing lives. Labour’s warm homes plan must deliver on its promise
Renters’ Rights Bill set to become law – more than 2,300 days since Tories promised evictions reform
Renters’ Rights Bill set to become law – more than 2,300 days since Tories promised evictions reform
Homelessness minister ‘shocked’ at number of children in temporary accommodation and B&Bs
Homelessness minister ‘shocked’ at number of children in temporary accommodation and B&Bs
Housing First promised to be a silver bullet to solve homelessness. Why are we still waiting?
