Homelessness
Big Issue calls for government to End Housing Insecurity Now with vital new campaign
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Big Issue calls for government to End Housing Insecurity Now with vital new campaign
Government funding to tackle rough sleeping is 'bare minimum' of what's needed, campaigners say
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Government funding to tackle rough sleeping is 'bare minimum' of what's needed, campaigners say
Rise in rough sleeping is a 'great concern'. But we're still aiming to end it for good
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Rise in rough sleeping is a 'great concern'. But we're still aiming to end it for good
Campaigners want blue plaque for pioneer who changed how homelessness was tackled in UK
![Anton Wallich-Clifford founded the homelessness charity Simon Community](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/GettyImages-1365147206.jpg?w=768)
Campaigners want blue plaque for pioneer who changed how homelessness was tackled in UK
‘I beat addiction. Big Issue Recruit showed me I can help others fight their demons, too'
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‘I beat addiction. Big Issue Recruit showed me I can help others fight their demons, too'
These striking photos show what London looks like through the lens of homeless photographers
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These striking photos show what London looks like through the lens of homeless photographers
Councils are running out of temporary accommodation to help homeless families
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Councils are running out of temporary accommodation to help homeless families
People with assistance dogs are being illegally discriminated against when trying to find a home
![Kitto Haywood and Starry, their assistance dog](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/1578_AD_IMG_0812-edit.jpg?w=768)
People with assistance dogs are being illegally discriminated against when trying to find a home
Disabled people are disproportionately affected by homelessness – and getting support feels ‘nearly impossible’
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Disabled people are disproportionately affected by homelessness – and getting support feels ‘nearly impossible’
As the Lionesses played in the World Cup Final, this tournament showed how women’s football tackles homelessness
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As the Lionesses played in the World Cup Final, this tournament showed how women’s football tackles homelessness
John Chadwick took his own life when he was separated from his pets. His friend is campaigning for change
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John Chadwick took his own life when he was separated from his pets. His friend is campaigning for change
Capitalism is the root of all our problems. We need to stop focusing on profit and listen to nature
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Capitalism is the root of all our problems. We need to stop focusing on profit and listen to nature
Can the government deliver on its promise to end veteran homelessness by the end of this year?
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Can the government deliver on its promise to end veteran homelessness by the end of this year?
These powerful photos of homeless people and their pet dogs are smashing stereotypes
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These powerful photos of homeless people and their pet dogs are smashing stereotypes
'Everybody deserves shelter': Chat Pile mount heavy challenge to homelessness crisis
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'Everybody deserves shelter': Chat Pile mount heavy challenge to homelessness crisis
Afghan refugees: ‘I built homes for the UK government, now I’m facing homelessness in Britain’
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Afghan refugees: ‘I built homes for the UK government, now I’m facing homelessness in Britain’
Meet the Drummond Street Artists – the new art collective with histories of homelessness
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Meet the Drummond Street Artists – the new art collective with histories of homelessness
Thousands of tenants lose homes to no-fault evictions as wait for Renters Reform Bill goes on
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Thousands of tenants lose homes to no-fault evictions as wait for Renters Reform Bill goes on
Devon County Council pauses 'dangerous' homelessness prevention funding cuts
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Devon County Council pauses 'dangerous' homelessness prevention funding cuts
Fara Williams: 'I was living in hostels for seven years – football saved me'
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