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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
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
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
A false claim about homeless veterans and asylum seekers sparked outrage. Here's the reality
A false claim about homeless veterans and asylum seekers sparked outrage. Here's the reality
Inside the Big Issue: Can we find this man a proper place to live?
Inside the Big Issue: Can we find this man a proper place to live?
Rough sleeping in London 'nowhere near on track' to end by 2030
Rough sleeping in London 'nowhere near on track' to end by 2030
Prince William's Homewards project is building homes for homeless youngsters
Prince William's Homewards project is building homes for homeless youngsters
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'
Labour has promised to stop poor people dying so early. A Scottish rapper could help them find the way
Labour has promised to stop poor people dying so early. A Scottish rapper could help them find the way
Donald Trump wants to 'criminalise' homeless people because it's not 'nice' seeing tents on streets
Donald Trump wants to 'criminalise' homeless people because it's not 'nice' seeing tents on streets
This project offers homeless people a home for life: 'We want to end homelessness one person at a time'
This project offers homeless people a home for life: 'We want to end homelessness one person at a time'
Homelessness facts and statistics: The numbers you need to know in 2025
Homelessness facts and statistics: The numbers you need to know in 2025
Number of children in temporary accommodation in England hits new record high
Number of children in temporary accommodation in England hits new record high
Homeless people were given free cash to buy what they want – here's what they spent their money on
Homeless people were given free cash to buy what they want – here's what they spent their money on
Rise of the good landlords: Inside the movement to make the private rental sector tackle homelessness
Rise of the good landlords: Inside the movement to make the private rental sector tackle homelessness
This new opera influenced by homeless children shines light on UK's housing crisis
This new opera influenced by homeless children shines light on UK's housing crisis
Inside the Big Issue: The shape of protest in 2025
Inside the Big Issue: The shape of protest in 2025
The housing crisis isn't a competition between helping 'our own' and supporting others
The housing crisis isn't a competition between helping 'our own' and supporting others
Home Office extends 56-day refugee move-on period – but it doesn't go far enough, campaigners say
Home Office extends 56-day refugee move-on period – but it doesn't go far enough, campaigners say
Black and minority households 'forced to cut their hair and hide their accents' to get social housing
Black and minority households 'forced to cut their hair and hide their accents' to get social housing
This rule change is helping care leavers and domestic abuse survivors to get social homes
This rule change is helping care leavers and domestic abuse survivors to get social homes
How can I help homeless people during a UK heatwave?
How can I help homeless people during a UK heatwave?
Homeless young people slapped with £1,800 carpet bill after finally being housed
Homeless young people slapped with £1,800 carpet bill after finally being housed
This innovative new project helps get both domestic abuse victims and perpetrators off the streets
