The Guardian Europe
Finland's Housing First: A Runaway Success Story With a Slightly Salty Sequel
Finland halved homelessness with Housing First, but recent stumbles show even wizards need to keep their freezers stocked.
2026-08-23
The Guardian Europe
2026-08-19
BBC Politics
PM's Grand Plan to End Rough Sleeping: 'Get Everyone In for Christmas' (Fingers Crossed)
PM Burnham unveils £442m plan to house all rough sleepers by Christmas, but critics say it's light on details and heavy on festive vibes.
2026-08-15
The Guardian Europe
Council Finds Crowds of Vulnerable People at Soup Kitchen 'Inconvenient', Threatens Closure
Westminster council wants to shut down a soup kitchen because too many hungry people show up - clearly a crisis of compassion, not of housing.
2026-08-13
BBC Politics
Record 177,530 Kids Now Call 'Temporary' Accommodation Home, Because Apparently That's a Thing
England's homeless children hit a record 177,530, because 'temporary' has become a permanent lifestyle choice for the government.
2026-07-13
The Guardian Europe
Homelessness Set to Increase by 25% by 2030, Because Apparently We Haven't Learned Anything
Projections show homelessness in England could rise 25% by 2030 unless bold action is taken; Burnham promises big housing push.
2026-07-07
BBC Business
UK Banks Caught Making Life Harder for People Who Already Have It Hard Enough
UK banks accused of pushing homeless and financially struggling customers toward unsuitable online banking - because nothing says 'help' like a digital dead end.
2026-07-04
The Guardian Europe
Cornwall to Van-Dwellers: Your 'Affordable Home' Is an 'Illegal Caravan'
Cornwall's housing crisis forces people into caravans; council responds by enforcing planning laws with drone-level precision.
2026-06-09
The Guardian
UK Government May Finally Tell London Councils to Stop ‘Dumping’ Homeless Families in the Middle of Nowhere
London councils may lose the right to send homeless families hundreds of miles away, as MPs and charities decry a practice that forces abuse victims to choose between rough sleeping and isolation.
2026-05-20
UN News
Man's Four-Year Detour into Homelessness Highlights How Fast a 'Good Life' Can Vanish
Former EU employee Latyr Thioye spent four years homeless in Spain after a forged cheque and passport confiscation - only to be cleared without explanation, now sharing his story at a UN forum.
2026-05-10
The Guardian
Australia's 'Hidden Death' Reports Reveal 14 Homeless People Die Annually in Parks and Bushland - Because Apparently That's Fine
Australia's hidden death reports show 14 homeless people die annually in parks and bushland, because apparently a safe place to sleep is a luxury, not a human right.
2026-05-04
The Guardian
Newborn Found Dead in Tent in Wagga Wagga as Housing Crisis Claims Another Victim
A newborn is found dead in a tent at a Wagga Wagga homeless encampment, as the housing crisis continues its relentless march toward tragedy.
2026-04-26
The Guardian
NSW Attorney General Urged to Investigate Death of 'Birdman' Who Loved Pigeons More Than Policy Loved Him
A man who loved pigeons more than the system loved him dies unnoticed in a Sydney park, prompting calls for an inquest into policy failures - because apparently being ignored until you're a corpse isn't working.
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