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Housing
Can modular housing help solve London’s homelessness crisis?
Can modular housing help solve London’s homelessness crisis?
With rough sleeping at record levels, City Hall unveils modular homes as a stopgap for families in temporary accommodation
Number of no-fault evictions rises in Labour’s first year in office: ‘This is unconscionable’
Number of no-fault evictions rises in Labour’s first year in office: ‘This is unconscionable’
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
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How can I help homeless people during a UK heatwave?
How can I help homeless people during a UK heatwave?
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
Can modular housing help solve London’s homelessness crisis?
Can modular housing help solve London’s homelessness crisis?
Calls for major change to health and safety laws as UK battered by yet another heatwave
Calls for major change to health and safety laws as UK battered by yet another heatwave
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
Tarot, Thames and the Red Arrows: This is London as seen through the eyes of homeless photographers
Tarot, Thames and the Red Arrows: This is London as seen through the eyes of homeless photographers
Renting
Public service means putting people first. Landlords like Rushanara Ali shouldn’t be government ministers
Public service means putting people first. Landlords like Rushanara Ali shouldn’t be government ministers
Calls for homeless minister Rushanara Ali to resign over rent hike row
Calls for homeless minister Rushanara Ali to resign over rent hike row
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
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’
Rough sleeping
Can modular housing help solve London’s homelessness crisis?
Can modular housing help solve London’s homelessness crisis?
How can I help homeless people during a UK heatwave?
How can I help homeless people during a UK heatwave?
Rough sleeping in London ‘nowhere near on track’ to end by 2030
Rough sleeping in London ‘nowhere near on track’ to end by 2030
Homelessness facts and statistics: The numbers you need to know in 2025
Homelessness facts and statistics: The numbers you need to know in 2025
Housing advice
How can I help homeless people during a UK heatwave?
How can I help homeless people during a UK heatwave?
I fell for a rent scam and lost £1,000 – so I helped other renters fight the scammers
I fell for a rent scam and lost £1,000 – so I helped other renters fight the scammers
How to help a homeless person on the street in cold weather
How to help a homeless person on the street in cold weather
Volunteering on Christmas Day: How you can get involved
Volunteering on Christmas Day: How you can get involved
Understanding the issues
Can modular housing help solve London’s homelessness crisis?
Can modular housing help solve London’s homelessness crisis?
Number of no-fault evictions rises in Labour’s first year in office: ‘This is unconscionable’
Number of no-fault evictions rises in Labour’s first year in office: ‘This is unconscionable’
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
How can I help homeless people during a UK heatwave?