Rough Sleeping
How can I help homeless people during a UK heatwave?

How can I help homeless people during a UK heatwave?
When temperatures soar, people sleeping on the streets are at risk of dehydration and sunstroke. Here’s how you can help.
Government funding to tackle rough sleeping is ‘bare minimum’ of what’s needed, campaigners say

Government funding to tackle rough sleeping is ‘bare minimum’ of what’s needed, campaigners say
Homelessness minister Felicity Buchan announced £34 million funding to provide 4,300 extra beds for rough sleepers after Homeless Link revealed more than three-quarters of services have seen cuts
Rise in rough sleeping is a ‘great concern’. But we’re still aiming to end it for good

Rise in rough sleeping is a ‘great concern’. But we’re still aiming to end it for good
Writing exclusively for The Big Issue, homelessness minister Felicity Buchan admits rising rough sleeping is a huge concern as she announces £34 million investment in new beds to help people off the streets
Campaigners want blue plaque for pioneer who changed how homelessness was tackled in UK
Campaigners want blue plaque for pioneer who changed how homelessness was tackled in UK
Can the government deliver on its promise to end veteran homelessness by the end of this year?
Can the government deliver on its promise to end veteran homelessness by the end of this year?
How many people are homeless in the UK? And what can you do about it?

How many people are homeless in the UK? And what can you do about it?
Homelessness facts and statistics: The numbers you need to know in 2023

Homelessness facts and statistics: The numbers you need to know in 2023
Rough sleeping in London increased 10% since 2022 as cost of living squeezes the most vulnerable

Rough sleeping in London increased 10% since 2022 as cost of living squeezes the most vulnerable
How we forced the government to abandon cruel rules targeting foreigners who are rough sleeping

How we forced the government to abandon cruel rules targeting foreigners who are rough sleeping
Campaigners ‘forced Home Office to change plans to deport rough sleepers’

Campaigners ‘forced Home Office to change plans to deport rough sleepers’
Prince William’s Homewards is bound to attract cynics. Let’s give it a chance

Prince William’s Homewards is bound to attract cynics. Let’s give it a chance
The climate crisis risks putting more homeless people in hospital as temperatures rise

The climate crisis risks putting more homeless people in hospital as temperatures rise
The climate crisis is making it harder for councils to protect rough sleepers from extreme weather

The climate crisis is making it harder for councils to protect rough sleepers from extreme weather
Vincent Kompany is ready to get back to tackling homelessness in Manchester

Vincent Kompany is ready to get back to tackling homelessness in Manchester
Surging number of rough sleepers in London shows ‘full impact of the cost of living crisis’

Surging number of rough sleepers in London shows ‘full impact of the cost of living crisis’
A person died while homeless every 6.5 hours in the UK last year

A person died while homeless every 6.5 hours in the UK last year
How councils cutting homelessness funding could be damaging their communities in the long run

How councils cutting homelessness funding could be damaging their communities in the long run
‘People will die because of this’: Devon County Council considers axing £1.5m homelessness prevention funding

‘People will die because of this’: Devon County Council considers axing £1.5m homelessness prevention funding
Gloucester Council vows to support BillyChip homeless scheme after Big Issue report and councillor resignation

Gloucester Council vows to support BillyChip homeless scheme after Big Issue report and councillor resignation
Rishi Sunak’s anti-social behaviour action plan is ‘dressing old laws up in new clothes’

Rishi Sunak’s anti-social behaviour action plan is ‘dressing old laws up in new clothes’
The number of women sleeping rough could be seven times higher than estimated

The number of women sleeping rough could be seven times higher than estimated
How to help a homeless person on the street in cold weather

How to help a homeless person on the street in cold weather
Rough sleeping has risen by 26% in a year amid the cost of living crisis

Rough sleeping has risen by 26% in a year amid the cost of living crisis
Pledges to end homelessness collide with inconvenient truths
