Rough sleepers are at risk of falling victim to modern slavery, a report has warned. Homeless people were found to be vulnerable to rogue employers offering work and accommodation –
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More than half of over-50s with HIV are living in poverty, according to a new report. The study, from the Terrence Higgins Trust charity, said 58% of those with the
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Projects which develop new ways to help people overcome disadvantage can now apply for a share of £29 million funding. The Scottish Government will direct £18.9 million into the Aspiring
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A former alcoholic who spent nearly a quarter of a century sleeping rough before turning his life around and becoming a campaigner for homeless people has died aged 69. Jimmy
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Three-fifths of low and middle income households are currently unable to save money, while for people already saving, the ratio between spending and saving is dramatically falling, researchers say. A
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The Scottish Conservatives are calling for activity programmes in nurseries to help cut health inequality across Scotland and save the NHS money. Party leader Ruth Davidson and health spokesman Brian
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Almost 80% of people sleeping rough were attacked or suffered abuse or anti-social behaviour over the past year, a homelessness charity said. As Crisis opens its centres to thousands of
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Projects to support children and families coping with disabilities, mental health problems and the challenges associated with poverty are among those sharing in grants worth £15 million. The Scottish Government
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Work capability assessments should be filmed to stop benefit claimants being “shamed”, a Tory MP has suggested. Tania Mathias said she had concerns about the way in which the assessments
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Theresa May has spoken of putting “prevention at the heart of tackling homelessness” as she has unveiled £20 million of funding to stop people becoming rough sleepers on the streets
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