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How Putin's war in Ukraine has pushed millions into homelessness: 'We must tackle this crisis'
How Putin's war in Ukraine has pushed millions into homelessness: 'We must tackle this crisis'
A fifth of people displaced from conflict in Ukraine are ending up sleeping rough on the streets, new analysis from homelessness charity Depaul has found
Art the hard way: The role of art in liberation and the transforming power of creation
Art the hard way: The role of art in liberation and the transforming power of creation
Prisoners are teaching each other to read. Here's how it's changing life behind bars amid a crisis
Prisoners are teaching each other to read. Here's how it's changing life behind bars amid a crisis
Everything Labour must do to fix broken prison system as early release scheme gets underway
Everything Labour must do to fix broken prison system as early release scheme gets underway
Rise in prison leaver homelessness should be a clear warning to the new government
Rise in prison leaver homelessness should be a clear warning to the new government
Prisons are full to bursting – and the UK riots have thrown their usefulness back in the spotlight
Prisons are full to bursting – and the UK riots have thrown their usefulness back in the spotlight
Labour must act quickly on 'monumental challenge' of tackling homelessness crisis
Labour must act quickly on 'monumental challenge' of tackling homelessness crisis
I'm a housing adviser for a homelessness charity. People contact us in tears almost daily
I'm a housing adviser for a homelessness charity. People contact us in tears almost daily
Dear prisons minister James Timpson… Every prisoner should have the opportunity to be creative
Dear prisons minister James Timpson… Every prisoner should have the opportunity to be creative
'It was a long, dark night of the soul': What the first 24 hours in prison is really like
'It was a long, dark night of the soul': What the first 24 hours in prison is really like
Prison crisis: Early release scheme could see hundreds of prisoners released into homelessness
Prison crisis: Early release scheme could see hundreds of prisoners released into homelessness
'People in prison need art, music and reading': Inside the prison libraries that break down walls
'People in prison need art, music and reading': Inside the prison libraries that break down walls
Feeling like change in the UK isn't possible? Let these 28 purposeful campaigns prove otherwise
Feeling like change in the UK isn't possible? Let these 28 purposeful campaigns prove otherwise
Prisoners could be released 60 days early to ease prison overcrowding
Prisoners could be released 60 days early to ease prison overcrowding
Fixing prison overcrowding may not be a vote-winner – but it's essential to keep people safe
Fixing prison overcrowding may not be a vote-winner – but it's essential to keep people safe
How a groundbreaking theatre project is teaching prisoners there's more to life than crime
How a groundbreaking theatre project is teaching prisoners there's more to life than crime
Yes, some prisoners will be released early before Christmas – but it can actually make victims safer
Yes, some prisoners will be released early before Christmas – but it can actually make victims safer
Time star Jodie Whittaker slams prison service for failing women: 'Surely there's a better system'
Time star Jodie Whittaker slams prison service for failing women: 'Surely there's a better system'
I spent 10 years working as a prison officer. The impact of staff cuts and reduced funding has been devastating
I spent 10 years working as a prison officer. The impact of staff cuts and reduced funding has been devastating
From prison cell to homeless, how a new law will give former convicts a better chance at turning their lives around
From prison cell to homeless, how a new law will give former convicts a better chance at turning their lives around
This small change in the law will give prisoners the best chance to rebuild their lives
This small change in the law will give prisoners the best chance to rebuild their lives
End Friday releases for prisoners so they can access housing and health services, Big Issue founder tells Lords
End Friday releases for prisoners so they can access housing and health services, Big Issue founder tells Lords
John McAvoy was one of Britain's most wanted criminals. Now he's an athlete changing the lives of vulnerable young people
