Homelessness
UK is on brink of a mass homelessness crisis. Government must act now – before it's too late
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UK is on brink of a mass homelessness crisis. Government must act now – before it's too late
Tories have failed – only Labour has vision and will to tackle homelessness, says shadow minister
![Mike Amesbury](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mike-Amesbury-MPportrait78-copy.jpeg?w=768)
Tories have failed – only Labour has vision and will to tackle homelessness, says shadow minister
Women who are sleeping rough are often hidden. It's a much bigger problem than anyone thinks
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Women who are sleeping rough are often hidden. It's a much bigger problem than anyone thinks
Building more social and affordable housing could save taxpayers £1.5 billion a year, academics say
![Goldsmith Street in Norwich has been held up as a good example of social housing to tackle the housing crisis and end homelessness](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Goldsmith-Street-RIBA-hero.jpg?w=768)
Building more social and affordable housing could save taxpayers £1.5 billion a year, academics say
GPs ‘struggling to treat homeless people’, study finds
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GPs ‘struggling to treat homeless people’, study finds
This is why we can't compare ourselves to Finland when it comes to homelessness
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This is why we can't compare ourselves to Finland when it comes to homelessness
Yet another beggar banned from asking for money. Does legal action really tackle the problem?
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Yet another beggar banned from asking for money. Does legal action really tackle the problem?
Power Up London: Big Issue Invest opens applications for new investment programme
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Power Up London: Big Issue Invest opens applications for new investment programme
'Substantial efforts' needed to improve knowledge of homelessness, landmark UN report says
![United Nations secretary-general António Guterres has presented a report on homelessness](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/UN7999739__ME15348_.jpg?w=768)
'Substantial efforts' needed to improve knowledge of homelessness, landmark UN report says
'Profoundly worrying': Could Tories drop much-needed Renters Reform Bill like its net zero promises?
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'Profoundly worrying': Could Tories drop much-needed Renters Reform Bill like its net zero promises?
Tories will fail to end rough sleeping by 2024, experts warn, breaking manifesto pledge
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Tories will fail to end rough sleeping by 2024, experts warn, breaking manifesto pledge
Homeless charity transforms Ford Transit van to help rough sleepers with food, hygiene and shelter
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Homeless charity transforms Ford Transit van to help rough sleepers with food, hygiene and shelter
Youth homelessness and unemployment are rising – but there's a simple solution
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Youth homelessness and unemployment are rising – but there's a simple solution
Applications open for Big Issue Invest's fourth Social Impact Investment Fund
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Applications open for Big Issue Invest's fourth Social Impact Investment Fund
Canada gave out free money to help homeless people. It reduced rough sleeping and busted stereotypes
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Canada gave out free money to help homeless people. It reduced rough sleeping and busted stereotypes
How George Clooney 'transformed' Scottish charity Social Bite's fight against homelessness
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How George Clooney 'transformed' Scottish charity Social Bite's fight against homelessness
‘I received a no-fault eviction notice on Christmas Eve – and I’ve been homeless ever since’
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‘I received a no-fault eviction notice on Christmas Eve – and I’ve been homeless ever since’
How Prince William ended up buying lunch for Big Issue vendor Karl Burns: 'He was a lovely bloke'
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How Prince William ended up buying lunch for Big Issue vendor Karl Burns: 'He was a lovely bloke'
Big Issue urges prime minister to protect renters with bold Rishi's Removals stunt
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