Housing
The disturbing parallels between Awaab Ishak’s death in Rochdale and the Grenfell Tower disaster
The disturbing parallels between Awaab Ishak’s death in Rochdale and the Grenfell Tower disaster
From unheeded warnings to neglectful landlords, the parallels between Awaab Ishak and the Grenfell Tower disaster tell a depressing tale
Black and minoritised ethnic communities at disproportionate risk of homelessness in the UK
Black and minoritised ethnic communities at disproportionate risk of homelessness in the UK
A new study by academics at Heriot-Watt University found ethnicity, migration background and discrimination increase the risk of homelessness. Professor Glen Bramley explains
How many empty homes are there in the UK?
How many empty homes are there in the UK?
Campaigners are calling for government action on rising numbers of long-term empty properties across the country
The number of people sleeping rough in England could be double the official count
The number of people sleeping rough in England could be double the official count
Awaab Ishak: Why Rochdale toddler’s death is being described as a ‘defining moment’
Awaab Ishak: Why Rochdale toddler’s death is being described as a ‘defining moment’
How the ONS measures deaths in the homeless community and why it’s so complex
How the ONS measures deaths in the homeless community and why it’s so complex
Two people died while homeless every day in England and Wales last year
Two people died while homeless every day in England and Wales last year
Drug deaths fall among Scotland’s homeless population for the first time
Drug deaths fall among Scotland’s homeless population for the first time
‘It’s a big worry’: Michael Gove hints government could miss target to end rough sleeping
‘It’s a big worry’: Michael Gove hints government could miss target to end rough sleeping
What to do if you have damp and mould in your home
What to do if you have damp and mould in your home
‘I’ve asked for a dehumidifier for Christmas’: The renters living with damp and mould
‘I’ve asked for a dehumidifier for Christmas’: The renters living with damp and mould
Why we need to create decent and affordable homes for all
Why we need to create decent and affordable homes for all
Social housing rent rise cap still ‘inflicts hardship’ on most vulnerable, say campaigners
Social housing rent rise cap still ‘inflicts hardship’ on most vulnerable, say campaigners
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Toddler’s death from mould exposure in home is an ‘absolute disgrace’
Toddler’s death from mould exposure in home is an ‘absolute disgrace’
Over 140 people died while homeless in London in the past year. This is how they’re remembered
Over 140 people died while homeless in London in the past year. This is how they’re remembered
A veteran who was living in his car 18 months ago will march at the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday
A veteran who was living in his car 18 months ago will march at the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday
The UK’s first 3D printed houses will go to homeless veterans
The UK’s first 3D printed houses will go to homeless veterans
Number of renters facing eviction at ‘highest level ever’
Number of renters facing eviction at ‘highest level ever’
Insulating social homes could slash household heating bills by over £550
Insulating social homes could slash household heating bills by over £550
‘I’m paying £9k a year to sofa surf’ The university students facing homelessness
‘I’m paying £9k a year to sofa surf’ The university students facing homelessness
Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck among 500 restaurants raising money for homeless people
Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck among 500 restaurants raising money for homeless people
Rough sleeping in London up 25% in one year – and outreach workers fear it will get worse
Rough sleeping in London up 25% in one year – and outreach workers fear it will get worse
In pictures: Homeless families march on Downing Street to demand council homes
