Strike by Shelter staff called off after new pay deal accepted
A planned strike by workers at the Shelter charity has been called off after a new pay deal was accepted. Members of the Unite union were due to walk out
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Property developers donate flats to homeless as part of charity collaboration
Two property entrepreneurs have offered to donate some of their flats to homeless people in a collaboration with the charity Social Bite. Graeme and Leanne Carling are offering units from
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Shelter estimates more than 130,000 children will be homeless this Christmas
The UK’s housing crisis will be “felt across a generation” as the latest figures reveal the scale of children living in homelessness, a charity has warned. Shelter urged the public
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Staff at housing charity plan three-day walkout over ‘derisory’ pay offer
Staff at the housing charity Shelter are to stage a three-day strike over a “derisory” pay offer. Members of Unite will walk out on December 11, with the union warning
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Minister pledges to limit use of temporary accommodation for vulnerable people
Scotland’s Housing Minister has pledged to bring forward legislation to restrict the use of unsuitable temporary accommodation for homeless people. Kevin Stewart said the government would consult on the issue
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Charity launch ‘Bleak Friday’ to highlight plight of youth homelessness this Christmas
Thousands of vulnerable young people will be homeless or at risk of homelessness in the weeks leading up to Christmas, a charity has said. Centrepoint said 18,000 young people aged
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Ambitious plan aims to position Scotland as world-leader in ending homelessness
Scotland could become a “world-leader in ending homelessness” under a new plan to end rough sleeping, charities have said. The Scottish Government said it will shift towards getting homeless people
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Contactless ‘giving’ points launched to help 8,000 sleeping rough on London’s streets
Members of the public will be able to use their contactless payment cards to donate £3 to help tackle the “shameful” fact that almost 8,000 people are sleeping rough on
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Shelter report 43,000 people in Scotland became homeless last year
People lost their home every 18 minutes in Scotland last year, according to a new study. Figures published by Shelter Scotland indicate 43,000 people, including children, became homeless in 2017.
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Olly Murs and Little Mix among stars who surprise Children In Need project workers
Olly Murs, Craig David and Little Mix are among the stars who have surprised project workers funded by BBC Children In Need for the chance to duet with them. Also
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