Housing
The success of Andy Burnham’s rough sleeping pledge can’t be judged on Christmas Day. Here’s why
The success of Andy Burnham’s rough sleeping pledge can’t be judged on Christmas Day. Here’s why
There will inevitably still be people sleeping rough at Christmas in England. But that doesn’t mean the prime minister’s pledge is a failure. A sustainable route off the streets can sometimes come from years of building up trust, writes St Mungo’s CEO Emma Haddad
Is it fair to ask a homeless person to give up their pet to get a home? Half of Brits say no
Is it fair to ask a homeless person to give up their pet to get a home? Half of Brits say no
A disabled Big Issue vendor has launched legal action to get an accessible home: 'I've had enough'
A disabled Big Issue vendor has launched legal action to get an accessible home: 'I've had enough'
'I don’t fit the stereotype of a homeless person. My story shows how it can happen to anyone'
'I don’t fit the stereotype of a homeless person. My story shows how it can happen to anyone'
If we are serious about ending rough sleeping, we must be honest about what needs to be done
If we are serious about ending rough sleeping, we must be honest about what needs to be done
Lives are being 'tragically cut short' due to homelessness. These are the numbers you need to know
Lives are being 'tragically cut short' due to homelessness. These are the numbers you need to know
Meet the homeless people living in hotel rooms miles from their home towns: 'It took its toll'
Meet the homeless people living in hotel rooms miles from their home towns: 'It took its toll'
Break Clause: Why living with an ex because of the housing crisis is more common than you think
Break Clause: Why living with an ex because of the housing crisis is more common than you think
What could be in chancellor John Healey's autumn budget and what could it mean for you?
What could be in chancellor John Healey's autumn budget and what could it mean for you?
What the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen in Spain teaches us about the meaning of home in 2026
What the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen in Spain teaches us about the meaning of home in 2026
How a British man was pulled into modern slavery working at a food court in the heart of London
How a British man was pulled into modern slavery working at a food court in the heart of London
Women can't be left out in the cold if we are to end rough sleeping
Women can't be left out in the cold if we are to end rough sleeping
Are you paying enough council tax? How Londoners could be underpaying property taxes by £3.1bn
Are you paying enough council tax? How Londoners could be underpaying property taxes by £3.1bn
Influencers are using smart glasses to film homeless people. It's exploiting people for views
Influencers are using smart glasses to film homeless people. It's exploiting people for views
AI is increasingly being used on listings for homes to rent. Is it acceptable or misleading?
AI is increasingly being used on listings for homes to rent. Is it acceptable or misleading?
Inside the Big Issue: Smart glasses on the streets
Inside the Big Issue: Smart glasses on the streets
Don’t be fooled: reviving the Help to Buy scheme won’t make housing more affordable in 2026
Don’t be fooled: reviving the Help to Buy scheme won’t make housing more affordable in 2026
Big Issue founder leads call for a national empty homes strategy: 'A completely wasted resource'
Big Issue founder leads call for a national empty homes strategy: 'A completely wasted resource'
Council spending on housing homeless families in England at almost £3bn a year: ‘It’s crippling’
Council spending on housing homeless families in England at almost £3bn a year: ‘It’s crippling’
'I grew up in social housing and now I'm going to Harvard. It's given me drive to change the world'
'I grew up in social housing and now I'm going to Harvard. It's given me drive to change the world'
Rents in the UK are at record highs. Will they keep going up?
Rents in the UK are at record highs. Will they keep going up?
How a Big Issue vendor overcame homelessness to play hockey for England: 'It means everything'
How a Big Issue vendor overcame homelessness to play hockey for England: 'It means everything'
'So many of the problems we face today are a result of Right to Buy'
'So many of the problems we face today are a result of Right to Buy'
What are Andy Burnham's cost of living plans and what will they mean for you?
