Councils pay £630m to housing middlemen
Exclusive investigation reveals UK councils have spent £633m on rent-to-rent schemes since 2020 as housing crisis deepens. Discover how middlemen profit from desperate local authorities.
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Bay Area poverty rate jumps to 16.3% in 2023
New data reveals the San Francisco Bay Area's poverty rate surged to 16.3% in 2023, with 1.02 million residents now living in poverty. Discover how the cost of living crisis is affecting California.
Black Friday Headphone Deals: Sony & Beats Discounts
Discover the top over-ear headphone deals for Black Friday 2025, from budget Sony models under £30 to premium Beats and Sony WH-1000XM6. Save up to 50% on quality audio gear.
Six-year-old boy has been homeless his entire life
Alicia and her six-year-old son Aeon have been trapped in unsafe temporary housing for years, highlighting England's growing homelessness crisis. Discover their story and how to help.
Cuckoo's Nest 50th Anniversary: Rebellion Lives On
Marking 50 years since its release, discover why 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' remains a powerful touchstone of American cinema and its enduring message of resisting conformity.
Islington triples homelessness spending to £15m
Islington Council's homelessness budget soared from £5m to £15m in one year as temporary accommodation demand spikes. Discover how the borough is tackling London's housing crisis.
Homeless man's 45-year stay after Christmas invite
A Cardiff couple invited a homeless man for Christmas dinner in 1975. He stayed for 45 years, becoming family. Read this extraordinary story of kindness.
Gail Porter on homelessness and Samaritans campaign
TV presenter Gail Porter reveals she avoided Hampstead Heath for years after experiencing homelessness there. She now fronts the Samaritans' winter campaign to help others in crisis.
6 in 7 Children in Poverty in UK Town
In Newport, Middlesbrough, six out of seven children grow up in poverty. Families and local services demand the two-child benefit cap be scrapped as the government prepares a new strategy.
Labour's New Challenge: Tackling Visible Homelessness
As homelessness becomes impossible to ignore, Labour faces pressure to deliver solutions. Discover the government's new approach to Britain's growing crisis.
Crisis charity becomes landlord amid housing crisis
Homelessness charity Crisis will become a landlord for the first time, calling the UK housing situation a 'catastrophic scenario'. A former Shelter trustee urges them to follow suit.
London rough sleepers drop for first time in 3 years
London records its first annual decrease in rough sleepers since 2022, with a 1% drop and 10% fewer new cases. Discover the data and expert calls for sustained funding to continue this progress.
Life and death of Craig: A care system failure
The tragic story of Craig, who spent decades cycling through care homes, prisons and homelessness after running away at 13. His life exposes systemic failures in UK child protection.
UK launches banking scheme for homeless people
A pioneering government initiative will connect homeless individuals with basic bank accounts, tackling financial exclusion and helping vulnerable people rebuild their lives.
Milei's shock therapy slashes Argentina homelessness
In a stunning policy turnaround, President Javier Milei's controversial economic shock therapy has produced an unexpected result - dramatic reductions in homelessness across Argentina's major cities.
Council buys £1.2m flat while thousands sleep rough
Exclusive investigation reveals Westminster council spent £1.2m on luxury apartment for former councillor while homelessness crisis deepens across London.
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