Westminster City Council plans to spend £2.3m on six properties in Lambeth to ease its temporary accommodation crisis, as homeless applications soar by 30%. Discover the strategy behind the cross-river move.
For the fifth consecutive year, mum-of-two Kar will volunteer her New Year's Eve at a Crisis shelter in London. Discover her inspiring story and the impact on guests like Eddie.
A Westminster charity is providing warmth and safety for 50 homeless people this festive season, funded by a £700,000 council grant. Discover the personal stories behind the statistics.
Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster, Wandsworth, City of London and Hammersmith and Fulham can raise rates above 5% in 2026/27. Find out why and what it means for residents.
Camden Council introduces personal 'passports' for homeless individuals to prevent re-traumatisation. The scheme launches as rough sleeping in the borough surges by 26% this year.
Spanish police investigate two minors after a horrific video shows them setting a homeless man's hair on fire in Seville. The incident has sparked national outrage and a potential hate crime probe.
Shaner Osman, 60, with terminal cancer slept rough for weeks after Islington Council eviction. His medication went missing during the controversial procedure.
Lambeth Council reveals most homeless families will be placed outside London due to unsustainable financial pressures and housing shortages. Read the full story.
Two Texas men allegedly plotted to recruit homeless people, invade Caribbean island, and establish sex slave regime. Facing life imprisonment if convicted.
A nostalgic look at the humble microwave, its enduring popularity in British kitchens, and why it's holding its own against the air fryer. Discover the data and personal stories behind this beloved appliance.
Sajmir Beca, 30, died after seeking shelter from cold in industrial bin. The incident highlights dangers faced by rough sleepers during winter months.
As the UK braces for snow and icy conditions, find out if your household is eligible for the £25 weekly Cold Weather Payment. Check your postcode now.
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.
Thousands of UK households could qualify for supermarket vouchers worth up to £15 through the Household Support Fund. Here's how to check eligibility and claim.
A pioneering government initiative will connect homeless individuals with basic bank accounts, tackling financial exclusion and helping vulnerable people rebuild their lives.
New data reveals Australia's rental affordability crisis has worsened dramatically, with low-income households spending over 60% of income on rent as the government faces calls for urgent intervention.
Discover how millions of UK households could be owed refunds on their energy accounts and learn the simple steps to reclaim your money today.
East London council explores innovative container housing solution as homelessness crisis deepens, with plans for temporary family accommodation on Blackhorse Lane site.
Millions of British households are set for welcome relief as electricity prices are forecast to drop significantly in the coming months, driven by falling wholesale costs and increased renewable energy generation.
A homeless man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 63-year-old Marek Magierowski in a West London underpass. The shocking case has raised questions about street safety and mental health support.
Ofgem investigation reveals energy suppliers are sitting on £240 million of customer credit from old accounts, with nearly two million households due refunds.
New research exposes devastating child poverty crisis across England, with nearly all children in dozens of regions growing up in financially struggling families.
Millions of UK households are bracing for a double blow as energy bills are projected to rise by 5% while suppliers seek to recover nearly £500 million in customer debt through increased charges.
Two teenagers convicted of murdering a vulnerable homeless man in a vicious attack near Oxford Street, as court hears chilling details of the unprovoked assault.