Crisis

A piece of legislation that empowers police across England and Wales to fine or imprison people for rough sleeping or begging looks set to be scrapped after more than 200 years.

The proportion of households facing homelessness with physical ill health and disability needs in England has increased markedly over the past five years, new analysis has revealed. Studying the UK Government’s most recent statutory homelessness figures, Crisis has found that 62,040 households

Stronger protections for tenants, helping deliver more affordable homes, and removing barriers on stalled building sites were all on the agenda for First Minister John Swinney as he set out his government's legislative programme at Holyrood yesterday, although sector bodies have warned the measures

The number of households trapped in temporary accommodation in England is at an all-time high, while record numbers of people are deemed to be living on the streets of London, new figures have revealed.

In this episode of the Scottish Housing News Podcast, the discussion revolves around the proposed amendments to the Housing Scotland Bill, particularly focusing on homelessness prevention. The conversation features insights from Susie Fitton, policy manager at the Scottish Federation of Housing Asso

Local authorities in England with the most severe shortage of social housing now have waiting lists exceeding a hundred years for a family sized (3+bed) social home, new analysis has found.

A new report from national homelessness charity Crisis, supported by Health Equals, reveals the extent of the housing affordability crisis, which is forcing people into homelessness and unfit accommodation that harms their health. 

Further measures to ensure people receive the required support before they experience the trauma of homelessness will be introduced as part of amendments to the Housing (Scotland) Bill, housing minister Paul McLennan said today. The Bill currently places a stronger importance on preventing homelessn

Council spending on the most unsuitable emergency accommodation in England is set to soar to £1.2 billion within three years without government intervention, newly released research has revealed.

New government figures have revealed a net loss of 7,723 social homes in England last year, as sales and demolitions continue to surpass the number of homes built.

Record homelessness levels are placing the finances of English local authorities under unsustainable pressure, a report by Westminster's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has revealed.

More than 240 people died while homeless in Scotland for the second year in a row while the number who died from drug misuse deaths whilst experiencing homelessness increased by 36%, new figures have revealed.

New figures show that 108,854 households in England have received a Section 21 or ‘no-fault’ eviction notice since April 2019, when the previous Westminster Government first promised to end no-fault evictions. 

New figures from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government yesterday have shown that the number of households facing homelessness in England has exceeded (320,000) between 2023-2024, the highest on record.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed that 123,000 households had their benefits capped by the end of May 2024, a rise of 61% (46,000) on the previous quarter. The figures published yesterday reveal how many households had their benefits capped between April 2013 and May 2024.