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Housing
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
Five years ago, the tenement building on the corner of Albert Drive and Kenmure Street in the Pollokshields area of Glasgow burnt down. The council declared it a dangerous building and its tenants were evacuated, but delays and costs meant it was still standing in July 2025 – until it collapsed and left neighbouring residents homeless
Architecture trailblazer Muyiwa Oki on building for tomorrow, AI and the race for net zero
Architecture trailblazer Muyiwa Oki on building for tomorrow, AI and the race for net zero
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’
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Calls for homeless minister Rushanara Ali to resign over rent hike row
Calls for homeless minister Rushanara Ali to resign over rent hike row
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
Homelessness
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
Prisoners released into homelessness has surged 82% in two years – we’re setting people up to fail
Prisoners released into homelessness has surged 82% in two years – we’re setting people up to fail
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
Renting
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’
Paying rent on time could finally start helping renters get a mortgage: ‘A very positive step’
Paying rent on time could finally start helping renters get a mortgage: ‘A very positive step’
Rough sleeping
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
How can I help homeless people during a UK heatwave?
How can I help homeless people during a UK heatwave?
This innovative new project helps get both domestic abuse victims and perpetrators off the streets
This innovative new project helps get both domestic abuse victims and perpetrators off the streets
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
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
Architecture trailblazer Muyiwa Oki on building for tomorrow, AI and the race for net zero
Architecture trailblazer Muyiwa Oki on building for tomorrow, AI and the race for net zero
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