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Number of no-fault evictions rises in Labour's first year in office: 'This is unconscionable'
Number of no-fault evictions rises in Labour's first year in office: 'This is unconscionable'
More than 7,000 households were served a no-fault eviction notice between April and June this year as the wait for Labour's Renters' Rights Bill continues
Mark was homeless and sleeping in his car. Now he's just graduated with a first-class degree
Mark was homeless and sleeping in his car. Now he's just graduated with a first-class degree
Tarot, Thames and the Red Arrows: This is London as seen through the eyes of homeless photographers
Tarot, Thames and the Red Arrows: This is London as seen through the eyes of homeless photographers
Is Labour really declaring war on allotments? Let's dig into the detail
Is Labour really declaring war on allotments? Let's dig into the detail
Public service means putting people first. Landlords like Rushanara Ali shouldn't be government ministers
Public service means putting people first. Landlords like Rushanara Ali shouldn't be government ministers
Racism is hardwired into our housing system – trust me, I know
Racism is hardwired into our housing system – trust me, I know
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
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
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
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
Community housing project offering affordable homes forever up for a prestigious architecture award
Community housing project offering affordable homes forever up for a prestigious architecture award
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
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
New homes to be built on disused railway land as Labour tries to keep housing target on track
New homes to be built on disused railway land as Labour tries to keep housing target on track
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'
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
