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Single-parent families almost four times more likely to be homeless than families with two parents
Single-parent families almost four times more likely to be homeless than families with two parents
Shelter research found there has been a 10% increase in families facing homelessness over the last five years with single-parent families more likely to fall into difficulty
International students could be put in ‘danger’ by Home Office crackdown on asylum claims
International students could be put in ‘danger’ by Home Office crackdown on asylum claims
The Home Office has pledged to crack down on the number of students overstaying their visa after graduating. Charities fear that it risks “persecuting” people seeking safety
Disabled families use foil blankets to keep warm as energy bills keep surging: ‘We have to keep going’
Disabled families use foil blankets to keep warm as energy bills keep surging: ‘We have to keep going’
‘I wish I could get up one day and have a nice, normal day without no pain. No worries about getting dressed in the morning and money’
I have arthritis, incontinence and other chronic health conditions. The DWP didn’t think I needed PIP
I have arthritis, incontinence and other chronic health conditions. The DWP didn’t think I needed PIP
Asylum seekers can stay at Epping hotel after government overturns court ruling
Asylum seekers can stay at Epping hotel after government overturns court ruling
‘I was homeless at 16’: DJ Charlie Sloth on rough sleeping and living in poverty as a young father
‘I was homeless at 16’: DJ Charlie Sloth on rough sleeping and living in poverty as a young father
Are thousands of asylum seekers about to be kicked out of hotels?
Are thousands of asylum seekers about to be kicked out of hotels?
I’ve had a knife pulled on me and seen people chased with machetes – so I had to do something
I’ve had a knife pulled on me and seen people chased with machetes – so I had to do something
Empty council-owned buildings ‘could pave way for 25,000 new homes’
Empty council-owned buildings ‘could pave way for 25,000 new homes’
Asylum hotel court ruling risks letting ‘violent mobs dictate government policy’, experts say
Asylum hotel court ruling risks letting ‘violent mobs dictate government policy’, experts say
The TikTokification of politics: Will it engage young people or does it miss the point entirely?
The TikTokification of politics: Will it engage young people or does it miss the point entirely?
Mark was homeless and sleeping in his car. Now he’s just graduated with a first-class degree
Mark was homeless and sleeping in his car. Now he’s just graduated with a first-class degree
Glasgow council knew this building was dangerous for years. Its collapse left people homeless
Glasgow council knew this building was dangerous for years. Its collapse left people homeless
Homelessness minister Rushanara Ali resigns over rent hike row: ‘This is the right decision’
Homelessness minister Rushanara Ali resigns over rent hike row: ‘This is the right decision’
Calls for homeless minister Rushanara Ali to resign over rent hike row
Calls for homeless minister Rushanara Ali to resign over rent hike row
The fight to keep two libraries in two of Liverpool’s most deprived areas: ‘It would be a grievous blow’
The fight to keep two libraries in two of Liverpool’s most deprived areas: ‘It would be a grievous blow’
Sick gran stuck in bed bug-infested flat nine months after GP ordered her to be moved
Sick gran stuck in bed bug-infested flat nine months after GP ordered her to be moved
Community housing project offering affordable homes forever up for a prestigious architecture award
Community housing project offering affordable homes forever up for a prestigious architecture award
Disabled Big Issue vendor Jason has fought 21 years for an accessible home. There are millions like him
Disabled Big Issue vendor Jason has fought 21 years for an accessible home. There are millions like him
Inside the Big Issue: Can we find this man a proper place to live?
Inside the Big Issue: Can we find this man a proper place to live?
Prince William’s Homewards project is building homes for homeless youngsters
Prince William’s Homewards project is building homes for homeless youngsters
New homes to be built on disused railway land as Labour tries to keep housing target on track
New homes to be built on disused railway land as Labour tries to keep housing target on track
Average rent now £400 per month higher than five years ago, Rightmove says: ‘Another new record’
Average rent now £400 per month higher than five years ago, Rightmove says: ‘Another new record’
Tributes paid to much-loved Big Issue vendor after tragic death: ‘He would always help everybody’
