Homelessness

‘Profoundly worrying’: Could Tories drop much-needed Renters Reform Bill like its net zero promises?
Renters Reform Bill

‘Profoundly worrying’: Could Tories drop much-needed Renters Reform Bill like its net zero promises?

Rishi Sunak rowed back on the government’s net-zero targets. Could other commitments be next in the firing line?

Tories will fail to end rough sleeping by 2024, experts warn, breaking manifesto pledge
Homelessness

Tories will fail to end rough sleeping by 2024, experts warn, breaking manifesto pledge

During the last general election the Tories promised to end rough sleeping by 2024. But a new report by a panel of experts predicts that the government will fail

Homeless charity transforms Ford Transit van to help rough sleepers with food, hygiene and shelter
Rough sleeping

Homeless charity transforms Ford Transit van to help rough sleepers with food, hygiene and shelter

For eight years, the Manchester Homelessness Partnership (MHP) has been offering help with food, hygiene and shelter. Shikhar Talwar tags along

Youth homelessness and unemployment are rising – but there’s a simple solution
Opinion

Youth homelessness and unemployment are rising – but there’s a simple solution

Applications open for Big Issue Invest’s fourth Social Impact Investment Fund
Big Issue Invest

Applications open for Big Issue Invest’s fourth Social Impact Investment Fund

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Canada gave out free money to help homeless people. It reduced rough sleeping and busted stereotypes
Homelessness

Canada gave out free money to help homeless people. It reduced rough sleeping and busted stereotypes

How George Clooney ‘transformed’ Scottish charity Social Bite’s fight against homelessness
Homelessness

How George Clooney ‘transformed’ Scottish charity Social Bite’s fight against homelessness

‘I received a no-fault eviction notice on Christmas Eve – and I’ve been homeless ever since’
End Housing Insecurity Now

‘I received a no-fault eviction notice on Christmas Eve – and I’ve been homeless ever since’

How Prince William ended up buying lunch for Big Issue vendor Karl Burns: ‘He was a lovely bloke’
Big Issue vendors

How Prince William ended up buying lunch for Big Issue vendor Karl Burns: ‘He was a lovely bloke’

How do we end homelessness once and for all?
Homelessness

How do we end homelessness once and for all?

Big Issue urges prime minister to protect renters with bold Rishi’s Removals stunt
End Housing Insecurity Now

Big Issue urges prime minister to protect renters with bold Rishi’s Removals stunt

Big Issue calls for government to End Housing Insecurity Now with vital new campaign
End Housing Insecurity Now

Big Issue calls for government to End Housing Insecurity Now with vital new campaign

How can I help homeless people during a UK heatwave?
Homelessness

How can I help homeless people during a UK heatwave?

Rise in rough sleeping is a ‘great concern’. But we’re still aiming to end it for good
Rough sleeping

Rise in rough sleeping is a ‘great concern’. But we’re still aiming to end it for good

Campaigners want blue plaque for pioneer who changed how homelessness was tackled in UK
Homelessness

Campaigners want blue plaque for pioneer who changed how homelessness was tackled in UK

‘I beat addiction. Big Issue Recruit showed me I can help others fight their demons, too’
Barriers to work

‘I beat addiction. Big Issue Recruit showed me I can help others fight their demons, too’

These striking photos show what London looks like through the lens of homeless photographers
Homelessness

These striking photos show what London looks like through the lens of homeless photographers

Councils are running out of temporary accommodation to help homeless families
Homelessness

Councils are running out of temporary accommodation to help homeless families

People with assistance dogs are being illegally discriminated against when trying to find a home
Housing

People with assistance dogs are being illegally discriminated against when trying to find a home

Disabled people are disproportionately affected by homelessness – and getting support feels ‘nearly impossible’
Homelessness

Disabled people are disproportionately affected by homelessness – and getting support feels ‘nearly impossible’

As the Lionesses played in the World Cup Final, this tournament showed how women’s football tackles homelessness
Football world cup

As the Lionesses played in the World Cup Final, this tournament showed how women’s football tackles homelessness

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Capitalism is the root of all our problems. We need to stop focusing on profit and listen to nature
Letters

Capitalism is the root of all our problems. We need to stop focusing on profit and listen to nature

Can the government deliver on its promise to end veteran homelessness by the end of this year?
Veterans

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?
Homelessness

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

Homelessness facts and statistics: The numbers you need to know in 2023