BBC Business
The government says it will end rough sleeping by Christmas, which is a bit like saying you'll finish that novel by the weekend - technically possible, but you're going to need a lot more than good intentions.
The Guardian Europe
Finland halved homelessness with Housing First, but recent stumbles show even wizards need to keep their freezers stocked.
BBC Politics
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.
The Guardian Europe
Westminster council wants to shut down a soup kitchen because too many hungry people show up - clearly a crisis of compassion, not of housing.
BBC Politics
England's homeless children hit a record 177,530, because 'temporary' has become a permanent lifestyle choice for the government.
The Guardian Europe
Projections show homelessness in England could rise 25% by 2030 unless bold action is taken; Burnham promises big housing push.
BBC Business
UK banks accused of pushing homeless and financially struggling customers toward unsuitable online banking - because nothing says 'help' like a digital dead end.
The Guardian
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.
UN News
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.
The Guardian
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.
The Guardian
A newborn is found dead in a tent at a Wagga Wagga homeless encampment, as the housing crisis continues its relentless march toward tragedy.
The Guardian
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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