Change in refugee housing policy could spark homelessness ‘crisis’ in South London – South London News

Change in refugee housing policy could spark homelessness ‘crisis’ in South London – South London News

A homeless charity worker has spoken out about the Government’s recent refugee policy changes, which he says are about to cause a “crisis” in homelessness for hundreds of asylum seekers. After being... Read more »
Homelessness surge means Chancellor must invest in re…

Homelessness surge means Chancellor must invest in re…

New figures have shown that 2,086 people were found to be sleeping on London’s streets for the first time between July and September.  This is a 13 per cent increase in new... Read more »
Widow who worked through pandemic claims council “forcing” her into homelessness – South London News

Widow who worked through pandemic claims council “forcing” her into homelessness – South London News

A 57-year-old widow who worked through the pandemic says she is being forced into homelessness by a council. Joanne Howell, 57, was housed in temporary accommodation in Englands Lane, Camden, by Southwark... Read more »
Lewisham has highest homelessness rates in south east London

Lewisham has highest homelessness rates in south east London

The number of people homeless has risen in the past year in what has been branded a “tragic reflection” of both the cost-of-living crisis and a lack of affordable housing. New research... Read more »
William cites mother’s influence as he unveils drive to eradicate homelessness

William cites mother’s influence as he unveils drive to eradicate homelessness

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The Prince of Wales has... Read more »
Prince of Wales launches initiative aimed at ending homelessness

Prince of Wales launches initiative aimed at ending homelessness

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The Prince of Wales has... Read more »
Single Homeless Project’s Festive ‘Sitting Room’ Highlights Homelessness in London

Single Homeless Project’s Festive ‘Sitting Room’ Highlights Homelessness in London

The charity ‘Single Homeless Project’ is calling for immediate Government action as new analysis reveals that over four thousand Londoners could be forced into homelessness before Christmas – one person every nine... Read more »
Homelessness spike threat as private rents soar even …

Homelessness spike threat as private rents soar even …

London faces a possible homelessness spike this winter due to the cost-of-living crisis and increases in private rents, a group of councils has warned. The cross-party group called London Councils claims that... Read more »
Homelessness in south east London – figures for each borough

Homelessness in south east London – figures for each borough

Recent figures have shown that Greenwich has the highest number of households that are dealing with homelessness across the whole of south east London. The department for levelling up housing and communities... Read more »
Labour claims thousands threatened with homelessness …

Labour claims thousands threatened with homelessness …

Just over 7,000 households in London have been threatened with homelessness in the past three years alone after being issued with a Section 21 eviction notice, Labour claims.  Labour’s London Assembly housing... Read more »