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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
Despite receiving millions in funding from the London mayor, 41 affordable homes have still not been built
Will Andy Burnham’s £2 bus fares make a difference to the cost of living?

Will Andy Burnham’s £2 bus fares make a difference to the cost of living?
Andy Burnham has confirmed plans to cap single bus fares at £2 from January, saving people £1 a trip
New prime minister Andy Burnham starts with vow to end rough sleeping. Here’s how he aims to do it
New prime minister Andy Burnham starts with vow to end rough sleeping. Here’s how he aims to do it
Awaab’s Law is expanding beyond damp and mould in social housing. Here’s what you need to know
Awaab’s Law is expanding beyond damp and mould in social housing. Here’s what you need to know
Rising childcare costs during summer holidays leave working parents paying £1,145 per child

Rising childcare costs during summer holidays leave working parents paying £1,145 per child
Tributes paid to much-loved Big Issue vendor after tragic flat fire: ‘He was one of the kindest’

Tributes paid to much-loved Big Issue vendor after tragic flat fire: ‘He was one of the kindest’
‘At your sick child’s bedside, the last thing you need is to not feel supported financially’

‘At your sick child’s bedside, the last thing you need is to not feel supported financially’
Meet the parents struggling to find summer holiday clubs for disabled children: ‘They miss out’

Meet the parents struggling to find summer holiday clubs for disabled children: ‘They miss out’
Homelessness could rise by 25% by the end of the decade. Here’s how Andy Burnham can take action

Homelessness could rise by 25% by the end of the decade. Here’s how Andy Burnham can take action
Poverty premium: Why it costs £736 a year more to be poor

Poverty premium: Why it costs £736 a year more to be poor
PIP assessment process is ‘dehumanising’ and ‘degrading’, government’s Timms Review finds

PIP assessment process is ‘dehumanising’ and ‘degrading’, government’s Timms Review finds
Cost of housing homeless families could stop councils delivering on Andy Burnham housebuilding plans

Cost of housing homeless families could stop councils delivering on Andy Burnham housebuilding plans
Angela Rayner: ‘Westminster’s one-size-fits-all approach won’t fix homelessness’

Angela Rayner: ‘Westminster’s one-size-fits-all approach won’t fix homelessness’
Fancy spending a heatwave in a former office block? That’s the reality for thousands of families

Fancy spending a heatwave in a former office block? That’s the reality for thousands of families
Asylum seekers face repaying £10,000 accommodation costs: ‘Another example of performative cruelty’

Asylum seekers face repaying £10,000 accommodation costs: ‘Another example of performative cruelty’
North of England hit hardest by ‘children’s mental health crisis’ as funding gaps widen

North of England hit hardest by ‘children’s mental health crisis’ as funding gaps widen
Experts issue energy bill ‘red warning’ as price cap rise risks pushing millions into fuel poverty

Experts issue energy bill ‘red warning’ as price cap rise risks pushing millions into fuel poverty
Prince William: ‘If systems help create homelessness, systems can help prevent it’

Prince William: ‘If systems help create homelessness, systems can help prevent it’
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’
Rough sleeping finally decriminalised after 200 years: ‘Homeless people are not criminals’

Rough sleeping finally decriminalised after 200 years: ‘Homeless people are not criminals’
Keir Starmer has resigned. What is his legacy on the biggest issues in Britain?

Keir Starmer has resigned. What is his legacy on the biggest issues in Britain?
In pictures: Meet the farmers in Pakistan who are rebuilding their homes after devastating floods


