Musician Sam Fender ‘honoured’ to be announced as patron of local homeless charity
Sam Fender said he is “honoured” to help a charity “so close to my heart” as he was announced as the patron of North East Homeless. The musician, who is
Read MoreSam Fender said he is “honoured” to help a charity “so close to my heart” as he was announced as the patron of North East Homeless. The musician, who is
Read MoreCouncil bosses have confirmed Afghan refugees in Edinburgh are still waiting for permanent housing, with more than 200 still in temporary accommodation. Families fleeing the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan who
Read MoreThe Government has written to 29 councils telling them they must take migrant children, who have arrived in the UK without any parents or guardians, into their care. The Home
Read MoreThere has been an increase in the number of Scots classed as homeless, with official figures showing a rise in both rough sleeping and the number of people in temporary
Read MoreMore than one in four households in England assessed as homeless and in need of support between July and September last year contained children, figures show. Some 36,510 households were
Read MoreA charity has launched a festival of kindness to spread festive cheer in five UK cities. Social Bite aims to provide 300,000 gifts, meals and essential items to people experiencing
Read MoreCouncil leaders in Scotland are seeking “urgent” talks with Home Secretary Priti Patel on what they can do to help accommodate asylum seekers. Kelly Parry, community wellbeing spokeswoman for the
Read MoreBig Issue founder Lord John Bird is due to lead a debate in Parliament on Thursday asking for immediate action to prevent a mass homelessness crisis. Lord Bird is expected
Read MoreCouncils are spending millions of pounds every year helping vulnerable families whose immigration status means they are not eligible to receive most public funds, MPs have been told. Local authorities
Read MoreThe Local Government Association has warned that council housing waiting lists could double by next year – a situation it said was avoided last year due to extensions to pandemic
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