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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
New figures show a ‘very encouraging’ 10% annual fall in rough sleeping between April and June. But the number of people on the streets shows just how far there is to go to achieve the prime minister’s goal of ending rough sleeping
‘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’
London vendor Simon Denis got off the streets with the help of Big Issue. Now he’s up early selling the magazine to commuters
Homelessness facts and statistics: The numbers you need to know in 2026
Homelessness facts and statistics: The numbers you need to know in 2026
Homelessness is on the rise all around the UK. These are the rough sleeping figures and homelessness facts you need to know
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
How estate agent firms are cashing in on housing homeless families in London
How estate agent firms are cashing in on housing homeless families in London
‘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’
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
Unemployment is on the rise in London. Should the rest of the UK be worried?
Unemployment is on the rise in London. Should the rest of the UK be worried?
Rough sleeping in London hits new record high – showing ‘normalised emergency’ on capital’s streets
Rough sleeping in London hits new record high – showing ‘normalised emergency’ on capital’s streets
Big Issue founder Lord John Bird: My 80th birthday message
Big Issue founder Lord John Bird: My 80th birthday message
How 2026 can mark the beginning of the end for rough sleeping