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Make social housing warmer and greener, says minister
The Government’s Green Homes Grant has been described as “failing” and there are reports in could face the axe. Image credit: Falco / Pixabay
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Make social housing warmer and greener, says minister

Scotland's homeless support is 'struggling to cope'
Homeless deaths in Scotland
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Scotland's homeless support is 'struggling to cope'

Renters 'forgotten' in Budget as campaigners warn of homelessness spike
Rishi Sunak unveiled his Budget announcement with no support for renters
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Renters 'forgotten' in Budget as campaigners warn of homelessness spike

Human rights lawyers warn council to ‘stop harassing’ rough sleepers
Rough sleepers have complained of harassment in Westminster
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Human rights lawyers warn council to ‘stop harassing’ rough sleepers

Spend big on social housing at Budget to ‘build back better’, urges Shelter
Social housing building site
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Spend big on social housing at Budget to ‘build back better’, urges Shelter

Elite swimmer who became homeless given £30,000 by strangers
Laraine McHendrie-Décarie rough sleeping
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Elite swimmer who became homeless given £30,000 by strangers

200,000 face homelessness in England every night, warns Crisis
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200,000 face homelessness in England every night, warns Crisis

Robert Jenrick: Vagrancy Act ‘should be repealed’
Robert Jenrick in the House of Commons today, where he said the Vagrancy Act ‘should be repealed’
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Robert Jenrick: Vagrancy Act ‘should be repealed’

976 candles: One for each person who died while homeless in 2020
Homeless deaths tribute
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976 candles: One for each person who died while homeless in 2020

Jasmine's Law: Fight goes on to stop 'cruel' no pets clauses for tenants
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Jasmine's Law: Fight goes on to stop 'cruel' no pets clauses for tenants

2,500 people slept rough in England through the pandemic, figures show
homelessness and Rough sleeping Alexander Baxevanis
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2,500 people slept rough in England through the pandemic, figures show

‘Far too many lives cut short’ as homeless deaths rise 10% in Scotland
Homeless deaths in Scotland
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‘Far too many lives cut short’ as homeless deaths rise 10% in Scotland

A person died while homeless every nine hours in 2020
Covid-19 cases are rising among London homeless people
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A person died while homeless every nine hours in 2020

Lockdown drives 40% spike in homeless youth mental health problems
Young people experiencing homelessness struggled with their mental health in lockdown
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Lockdown drives 40% spike in homeless youth mental health problems

Act now on rent debt to prevent ‘wave’ of homelessness, say charities
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Act now on rent debt to prevent ‘wave’ of homelessness, say charities

End homelessness in Scotland by acting early, experts urge Government
The Homeless Bill of Rights has already been adopted by 45 European cities
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End homelessness in Scotland by acting early, experts urge Government

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Homeless people are being forced to choose between housing and their pets
Homeless people could be forced to choose between their pets and accomodation, researchers have warned. Image credit: Fabián Ramírez / Pixabay
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Homeless people are being forced to choose between housing and their pets

Renters face March homeless spike without eviction ban, say campaigners
renters face eviction losing keys to front door
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Renters face March homeless spike without eviction ban, say campaigners

‘Covid has really helped me’: Vaccinations kick off for homeless in Essex
Covid-19 vaccination has helped Dean Hudson
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‘Covid has really helped me’: Vaccinations kick off for homeless in Essex

Interest in shared ownership ‘booming’ as young people flock to sign up
Shared ownership properties at Clapham Park Courtyard. Image credit: Supplied
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Interest in shared ownership ‘booming’ as young people flock to sign up

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