Housing crisis
How many empty homes are there in the UK?
How many empty homes are there in the UK?
Campaigners are calling for government action on rising numbers of long-term empty properties across the country
Why we need to create decent and affordable homes for all
Why we need to create decent and affordable homes for all
At Big Issue we believe in taking measures to prevent us falling back into the deep holes we’re in now. That’s why we’ve launched the Big Futures campaign calling for decent and affordable homes for all
Toddler’s death from mould exposure in home is an ‘absolute disgrace’
Toddler’s death from mould exposure in home is an ‘absolute disgrace’
Two-year-old Awaab Ishak died due to exposure to mould at his home in Rochdale, a coroner ruled on Tuesday. Activist Kwajo Tweneboa said the case is sadly a “damning indictment” of the state of social housing
The UK’s first 3D printed houses will go to homeless veterans
The UK’s first 3D printed houses will go to homeless veterans
Number of renters facing eviction at ‘highest level ever’
Number of renters facing eviction at ‘highest level ever’
Buying a home in the UK is more expensive than ever. When will house prices go down?
Buying a home in the UK is more expensive than ever. When will house prices go down?
‘I’m paying £9k a year to sofa surf’ The university students facing homelessness
‘I’m paying £9k a year to sofa surf’ The university students facing homelessness
Why campaigners are pleased to see Michael Gove back as housing secretary
Why campaigners are pleased to see Michael Gove back as housing secretary
Rents in the UK are rising at the highest rate for decades. Will they keep going up?
Rents in the UK are rising at the highest rate for decades. Will they keep going up?
Ikea staff will soon be offering housing advice to help prevent homelessness
Ikea staff will soon be offering housing advice to help prevent homelessness
Meet Britain’s Evicted Kids: How the housing crisis is driving children out of their homes
Meet Britain’s Evicted Kids: How the housing crisis is driving children out of their homes
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What should Liz Truss do in their first 100 days do to tackle the housing crisis?
What should Liz Truss do in their first 100 days do to tackle the housing crisis?
Housing activists launch campaign calling for Airbnb regulation
Housing activists launch campaign calling for Airbnb regulation
Campaigners hold fake award ceremony outside landlord’s office over £200-a-month rent hike
Campaigners hold fake award ceremony outside landlord’s office over £200-a-month rent hike
Cornwall’s second homeowners urged to donate £5.4million in energy rebates
Cornwall’s second homeowners urged to donate £5.4million in energy rebates
90% of rented homes in England unaffordable for people on housing benefit
90% of rented homes in England unaffordable for people on housing benefit
Over 1,300 Ukraine refugees have faced homelessness since arriving in England
Over 1,300 Ukraine refugees have faced homelessness since arriving in England
Major building society says it will stop offering mortgages on second homes
Major building society says it will stop offering mortgages on second homes
Homeless families are being moved out of Birmingham hotels ahead of the Commonwealth Games
Homeless families are being moved out of Birmingham hotels ahead of the Commonwealth Games
First-time buyers have seen house prices surge three times faster than before Covid
First-time buyers have seen house prices surge three times faster than before Covid
Right to Buy: Fewer than half of homes sold off in the last year have been replaced
Right to Buy: Fewer than half of homes sold off in the last year have been replaced
‘We’ve had no sleep and the kids are off school’: Life in crowded rental homes during a 40C heatwave
