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Judge rules against asylum seekers at the centre of eviction row in Glasgow

By Lucy Christie12th April 2019News Scotland

A judge has dismissed a legal challenge brought by asylum seekers at the centre of an eviction row in Glasgow. Accommodation provider Serco announced plans to issue lock-change notices to

Nobel Peace Prize winner visits Scotland to launch homelessness partnership

By The Press Association14th March 2019News Scotland

Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai has visited Edinburgh to mark the launch of a charity collaboration aimed at supporting thousands of homeless and displaced people around the world. Her

Edinburgh study finds mental health issues affect most beggars in the city

By The Press Association7th March 2019News Scotland

A major study into the lives of beggars in Edinburgh, described as the first such research conducted in any UK city for 20 years, has been published by Shelter Scotland.

Call to tackle ‘shocking levels’ of destitution experienced by people refused asylum

By The Press Association5th March 20195th March 2019News Scotland

There are calls for more support for people refused asylum in Scotland, with many struggling to feed themselves, according to a new report. The Scottish Refugee Council said there were

Call for action to tackle ‘outdated’ public perceptions of homelessness

By The Press Association28th February 2019News Scotland

Work being done to tackle homelessness is being undermined by “outdated attitudes” from the public, charity campaigners have said. Homeless Action Scotland claimed that while most people are sympathetic to

New data shows 95% of homeless deaths take place in towns and cities

By Joe Gammie26th February 201926th February 2019News England

More than nine in 10 deaths of homeless people were in cities and towns in 2017 with only 26 homeless people dying in rural areas, new data has revealed. Deaths

Prince William serves up lunch as he takes on role as patron on homeless charity

By Tony Jones13th February 2019News England

The Duke of Cambridge marked becoming royal patron of a homeless charity by serving lunch to its clients – and quipped he was on trial for a job. Wearing an

Engage: Pret A Manger charity opens house for homeless in London

By Alys Key12th February 2019Engage

Pret a Manger’s charity is opening a house for the homeless which will also provide training in a local branch of the coffee chain, in a bid to get more

‘Drop in the ocean’ as 4% of Westminster’s wealthiest give to homeless fund

By Sam Blewett and Tom Pilgrim6th February 2019News England

Just over 4% of the richest households in a London borough with England’s highest number of rough sleepers have contributed to a voluntary scheme to help relieve the crisis. Westminster

Half of people waiting on Universal Credit payments struggling with housing costs

By Vicky Shaw6th February 2019News England

Half of the people Citizens Advice helps with Universal Credit struggle to keep a roof over their heads while they wait for their first payments, the charity has said. One

Tag: Housing / Homelessness

Judge rules against asylum seekers at the centre of eviction row in Glasgow

Nobel Peace Prize winner visits Scotland to launch homelessness partnership

Edinburgh study finds mental health issues affect most beggars in the city

Call to tackle ‘shocking levels’ of destitution experienced by people refused asylum

Call for action to tackle ‘outdated’ public perceptions of homelessness

New data shows 95% of homeless deaths take place in towns and cities

Prince William serves up lunch as he takes on role as patron on homeless charity

Engage: Pret A Manger charity opens house for homeless in London

‘Drop in the ocean’ as 4% of Westminster’s wealthiest give to homeless fund

Half of people waiting on Universal Credit payments struggling with housing costs

More than half of councils face insolvency over special needs spending – survey

Man with Down’s syndrome died after care worker ‘landed on him’ in swimming pool

NHS trust fined £1.6 million for ‘catalogue of failures’ that led to deaths of babies

Judge-led inquiry to be held into Nottingham attacks in ‘matter of weeks’, PM announces

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Tag: Housing / Homelessness

Judge rules against asylum seekers at the centre of eviction row in Glasgow

Nobel Peace Prize winner visits Scotland to launch homelessness partnership

Edinburgh study finds mental health issues affect most beggars in the city

Call to tackle ‘shocking levels’ of destitution experienced by people refused asylum

Call for action to tackle ‘outdated’ public perceptions of homelessness

New data shows 95% of homeless deaths take place in towns and cities

Prince William serves up lunch as he takes on role as patron on homeless charity

Engage: Pret A Manger charity opens house for homeless in London

‘Drop in the ocean’ as 4% of Westminster’s wealthiest give to homeless fund

Half of people waiting on Universal Credit payments struggling with housing costs