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Rough sleeping in London is falling. But new stats show ‘urgent action’ is needed from Andy Burnham

Rough sleeping in London is falling. But new stats show ‘urgent action’ is needed from Andy Burnham
The latest Chain figures show the number of people sleeping rough in London saw an annual fall of 1% between July and September this year. But there is a rising number of people who are newly street homeless as Andy Burnham pledges to address rough sleeping
These 19th-century maps changed poverty in London. Today we have all the information we need to act

These 19th-century maps changed poverty in London. Today we have all the information we need to act
A new exhibition of groundbreaking maps shows how poverty was investigated in the late 19th century. More than a century later, we have all the information we need to take action
An academic put trackers on homeless people to see what they could learn. Here’s what they did next

An academic put trackers on homeless people to see what they could learn. Here’s what they did next
Researchers are building heat maps to track how rough sleepers interact with services. It’s a study that ask questions about how tech and data interacts with homelessness
I took a walk where I grew up in London. I saw how gentrification has damaged the community
I took a walk where I grew up in London. I saw how gentrification has damaged the community
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’
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
I was tipped to play football for England until my mum got sick. Street football gave me hope again

I was tipped to play football for England until my mum got sick. Street football gave me hope again
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’
Sadiq Khan admits he is ‘really worried’ about the impact of hot weather on homeless Londoners

Sadiq Khan admits he is ‘really worried’ about the impact of hot weather on homeless Londoners
The Londoners living without access to water for six months as temperatures rise: ‘It’s unbearable’

The Londoners living without access to water for six months as temperatures rise: ‘It’s unbearable’
‘Give people a chance’: Monica Galetti on the restaurant helping people out of homelessness

‘Give people a chance’: Monica Galetti on the restaurant helping people out of homelessness
‘I was told I’m lucky I don’t sleep in the kitchen. But we have a fridge-freezer next to the bed’

‘I was told I’m lucky I don’t sleep in the kitchen. But we have a fridge-freezer next to the bed’
‘When my mates were playing football, I had to queue for my free meal. It was embarrassing’

‘When my mates were playing football, I had to queue for my free meal. It was embarrassing’
Sadiq Khan: ‘Maybe Trump fancies me, I don’t know. I’m happily married! I’m not interested’

Sadiq Khan: ‘Maybe Trump fancies me, I don’t know. I’m happily married! I’m not interested’
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’
Life lessons with Yungblud: ‘Social media is gonna fry your head. Have dinner with your mum instead’

Life lessons with Yungblud: ‘Social media is gonna fry your head. Have dinner with your mum instead’
Yungblud’s Beautifully Romanticised Accidentally Traumatized is making one London street sing again

Yungblud’s Beautifully Romanticised Accidentally Traumatized is making one London street sing again
Love Island winner Toni Laites: ‘My entire prize fund went on rent. I was living off my savings’

Love Island winner Toni Laites: ‘My entire prize fund went on rent. I was living off my savings’
Top 5 books on the London Underground, chosen by Rishi Dastidar 

Top 5 books on the London Underground, chosen by Rishi Dastidar
Meet the man on a mission to revolutionise Camden’s historic high street: ‘It’s a force for change’

Meet the man on a mission to revolutionise Camden’s historic high street: ‘It’s a force for change’
Inside London’s longest-running squat: ‘It was a really extraordinary community’

Inside London’s longest-running squat: ‘It was a really extraordinary community’
Actor Jessica Regan moved 16 times in 20 years. Now her renting nightmare is a stage show

Actor Jessica Regan moved 16 times in 20 years. Now her renting nightmare is a stage show
London’s community gardens show it’s not just a diesel-choked city on its last legs
