Homelessness
‘I was told I'm lucky I don’t sleep in the kitchen. But we have a fridge-freezer next to the bed’
‘I was told I'm lucky I don’t sleep in the kitchen. But we have a fridge-freezer next to the bed’
Last year Sonia Monteiro won a court battle against Hackney Council over being trapped in unsuitable temporary accommodation. A year later, the mum of two still doesn’t have a safe place to call home
Meet Rene Robbins, the 100-year-old artist who survived homelessness: ‘I'd cry myself to sleep'
Meet Rene Robbins, the 100-year-old artist who survived homelessness: ‘I'd cry myself to sleep'
The little understood link between hoarding and homelessness sees property prioritised over people
The little understood link between hoarding and homelessness sees property prioritised over people
Homelessness remains at crisis point so we’re funding local solutions to fix it
Homelessness remains at crisis point so we’re funding local solutions to fix it
Young people 'hounded' for rent upfront to get a social home: 'It's meant to be affordable housing'
Young people 'hounded' for rent upfront to get a social home: 'It's meant to be affordable housing'
Our appearance on BBC Radio 4's The Reunion reaffirms why Big Issue exists
Our appearance on BBC Radio 4's The Reunion reaffirms why Big Issue exists
How the Street Child World Cup changes the game for homeless children: ‘It’s the World Cup of hope’
How the Street Child World Cup changes the game for homeless children: ‘It’s the World Cup of hope’
The Renters' Rights Act must finally give tenants the service they pay landlords a premium for
The Renters' Rights Act must finally give tenants the service they pay landlords a premium for
Masterchef star Monica Galetti joins restaurant staffed by homeless people
Masterchef star Monica Galetti joins restaurant staffed by homeless people
Thousands of renting households threatened with homelessness through no-fault eviction ahead of ban
Thousands of renting households threatened with homelessness through no-fault eviction ahead of ban
Renters’ Rights Act: ‘For too long, families have lived with the constant fear of eviction’
Renters’ Rights Act: ‘For too long, families have lived with the constant fear of eviction’
Boost for Sadiq Khan as rough sleeping in London plummets: 'Now build on it'
Boost for Sadiq Khan as rough sleeping in London plummets: 'Now build on it'
The number of homeless children in England could fill Wembley Stadium twice: 'A clear failure'
The number of homeless children in England could fill Wembley Stadium twice: 'A clear failure'
104 children's deaths linked to living in temporary accommodation: 'We should be outraged'
104 children's deaths linked to living in temporary accommodation: 'We should be outraged'
Gilbert & George: 'Homeless people tend not to end up in a picture'
Gilbert & George: 'Homeless people tend not to end up in a picture'
Wales homeless football team faces race against time to survive: ‘We’re at breaking point’
Wales homeless football team faces race against time to survive: ‘We’re at breaking point’
Why are homes left empty in the UK and how can we fill them up?
Why are homes left empty in the UK and how can we fill them up?
New homeless village offers 'brilliant solution' that organisers want to bring to a town near you
New homeless village offers 'brilliant solution' that organisers want to bring to a town near you
Local housing allowance stays frozen this year. Renters need housing benefit to keep up with rents
Local housing allowance stays frozen this year. Renters need housing benefit to keep up with rents
Reform UK housing spokesperson sacked over 'deeply dehumanising' Grenfell comments
Reform UK housing spokesperson sacked over 'deeply dehumanising' Grenfell comments
Homeless young people 'left to sleep rough' after councils failed to assess their needs
Homeless young people 'left to sleep rough' after councils failed to assess their needs
Coroners are increasingly pointing to the housing crisis in their reports – but can it save lives?
Coroners are increasingly pointing to the housing crisis in their reports – but can it save lives?
OffWestEnd's Denholm Spurr: 'I slept in saunas while homeless. Now I champion independent theatre'
OffWestEnd's Denholm Spurr: 'I slept in saunas while homeless. Now I champion independent theatre'
London’s first homeless detox centre set to close: ‘We’re pushing problems back onto the streets now’
London’s first homeless detox centre set to close: ‘We’re pushing problems back onto the streets now’
Why are homeless people being excluded from social housing? There has to be a better way
