According to new research, private renters on low incomes are now facing gaps of up to £260 a month between housing benefit and cheapest rents, which could force them into homelessness. The research, ‘Missing The Target’ from the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH), reveals that the benefit freeze is now putting thousands at risk of […]
A Sefton Tory councillor took to social media to try and shame a homeless woman for sporting what he said were “£70+ highlights” – but it really didn’t go well for him. Posting on the ‘Crosby Now and Future’ Facebook group, the Sefton Tory wrote: ” ‘Homeless’ girl begging outside Sainsbury’s tonight sporting £70+ hair […]
Homeless people are being warned not to sleep on the streets as tourists descend on Dublin for the visit of Pope Francis. The police have warned rough sleepers not to be seen on the streets as Pope Francis makes his way through the capital for the World Meeting of Families, according to a local homeless […]
Summer holidays used to be every school-kid’s highlight of the year – long sunny days, trips to the seaside, or even holidays abroad – but not any more for so many children. The number of homeless children in the UK is at a record high of 123,000, according to the Government’s latest figures – a […]
Unscrupulous landlords are evicting hundreds of families every week without giving a reason – and it’s completely legal! New figures from campaign group Generation Rent show that more than eleven thousand households were made homeless in 2017 through so-called ‘no-fault’ eviction. Most tenants are on assured tenancies of six or twelve months. Once this period is up, Section 21 […]
A new charity scheme is helping homeless people get more donations in an increasingly cashless society. Greater Change, backed by Oxford University Innovation and Oxford’s Said Business School, has created wearable barcodes for rough sleepers so members of the public can give money using their smartphones. Although those wishing to donate can scan with any browser, it is easier […]
In a shocking display of ‘nimbyism’ boards saying ‘no homeless farm’ and ‘no heroin hostel’ have been placed outside a Cheltenham property set to house vulnerable people. Pivotal Housing Association and homeless charity P3 plan to use the property to provide supported housing, in a bid to help long-term rough sleepers. But St Paul’s Residents’ […]
The government has unveiled its £100m strategy to tackle rough sleeping and “help people turn their lives around”, including support for mental health and addictions. Housing Secretary James Brokenshire vowed to make homelessness “a thing of the past” and the government plans to end rough sleeping by 2027. But Labour says the plan is already […]
The pub chain has clarified its position on allowing homeless people into its venues – after two rough sleepers were asked to leave one of their establishments. Homeless friends Christopher and Ryan had been offered a cooked breakfast from a woman they met whilst sleeping rough in Truro, Cornwall at the weekend. Having gratefully accepted […]
The government has unveiled its plans for the future funding of supported housing, ending months of uncertainty. The plans reveal that supported housing, including refuges and all forms of short-term supported housing, will be funded by housing benefit and kept outside of the Universal Credit system. Alongside this, the government has also announced that it […]
