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One in five social workers have removed a child from their family due to horror homes

One in five social workers have removed a child from their family due to horror homes
Cold and damp homes are having a big impact on children, a poll from the Social Workers Union has found. The union is calling on the government to fund public services and upgrade homes to keep children from living in unsuitable housing
London councils face bankruptcy over £330m overspend on homelessness

London councils face bankruptcy over £330m overspend on homelessness
Five things we learned from Pope Francis' candid and historic Big Issue interview

Five things we learned from Pope Francis' candid and historic Big Issue interview
Model village gets green makeover with tiny heat pumps, solar panels and miniature Ed Miliband
Model village gets green makeover with tiny heat pumps, solar panels and miniature Ed Miliband
From an elected president to palaces: Here's what would actually happen if Britain became a republic
From an elected president to palaces: Here's what would actually happen if Britain became a republic
Too many homeless people resort to pulling their own teeth. These dentists are trying to change that

Too many homeless people resort to pulling their own teeth. These dentists are trying to change that
Craig David returns to childhood social home in plea to build: 'I could play my melodies and dream'

Craig David returns to childhood social home in plea to build: 'I could play my melodies and dream'
Use council tax hike on second homes to build thousands of new community-led houses, experts say

Use council tax hike on second homes to build thousands of new community-led houses, experts say
Meet the ex-Big Issue vendor who went from homelessness to giving Prince William a tour of Aberdeen

Meet the ex-Big Issue vendor who went from homelessness to giving Prince William a tour of Aberdeen
London homelessness centre forced to turn young people away due to 'unprecedented demand'

London homelessness centre forced to turn young people away due to 'unprecedented demand'
'Hidden crisis' of rural homelessness needs urgent attention – here's one way to fix it

'Hidden crisis' of rural homelessness needs urgent attention – here's one way to fix it
Mouldy homes on London estate leaves dozens of tenants with serious health issues

Mouldy homes on London estate leaves dozens of tenants with serious health issues
E's, discos and studying sculpture: How Britain has changed since Pulp last released an album

E's, discos and studying sculpture: How Britain has changed since Pulp last released an album
Letters: Stop assuming everyone with a house is somehow rich and without problems

Letters: Stop assuming everyone with a house is somehow rich and without problems
'People are sick and traumatised': How Germany's wealth inequality led to far-right surge, explained

'People are sick and traumatised': How Germany's wealth inequality led to far-right surge, explained
Young LGBTQ+ people are made homeless because of who they are – but official stats don't show it

Young LGBTQ+ people are made homeless because of who they are – but official stats don't show it
This life saving-clinic is helping homeless people breathe better – and reducing strain on the NHS

This life saving-clinic is helping homeless people breathe better – and reducing strain on the NHS
Cancer is even more deadly when you're homeless. This innovative new project aims to change that

Cancer is even more deadly when you're homeless. This innovative new project aims to change that
What do Trump's tariffs mean for UK mortgage rates and private rents?

What do Trump's tariffs mean for UK mortgage rates and private rents?
Over 100-year wait for family-sized social home in some parts of England: 'It's a national scandal'

Over 100-year wait for family-sized social home in some parts of England: 'It's a national scandal'
One in four renters struggle to get full deposit back from landlord: 'We're getting a raw deal'

One in four renters struggle to get full deposit back from landlord: 'We're getting a raw deal'
I was homeless and an addict as a teen. I hope my life can help people have a little more empathy

I was homeless and an addict as a teen. I hope my life can help people have a little more empathy
Labour is 'missing a trick' by not taxing housing wealth, expert says

Labour is 'missing a trick' by not taxing housing wealth, expert says
Young people quitting London over housing crisis: 'Owning a home is a distant dream'

Young people quitting London over housing crisis: 'Owning a home is a distant dream'
Introduce inspections for temporary housing to stop children living in horror homes, Labour told
