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Number of mortgage-holders getting into arrears rose in final months of 2022

There were fewer mortgage-holders in the most serious arrears bracket than in the previous quarter and fewer repossessions, according to UK Finance.

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What can I do to help homeless people in freezing conditions?

The harsh weather is a serious threat for anyone without shelter right now

The Independent UK

Experience of racial discrimination linked to elevated homelessness risk – study

The report found ‘overwhelming’ evidence that people from black and minoritised ethnic communities experience disproportionate levels of homelessness.

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Home repossessions skyrocket as cost of living crisis deepens

Repossessions increased compared with the previous quarter for both homeowner and buy-to-let mortgaged properties, figures show

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More ‘highly vulnerable’ asylum seekers found sleeping rough in central London

Latest group are among scores of people removed from Manston immigration centre in Kent by Home Office with no offer of shelter

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How Crisis is tackling living on the streets and hidden homelessness

Whether it’s creating a personalised plan to make sure people get a home of their own, or offering help with immigration and gaining new skills, the charity is working tirelessly to put an end to homelessness

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‘You can always hear laughter’: how the homelessness charity Crisis makes Christmas

Whether it’s bingo nights, personalised cards, or festively decorated hubs, Crisis makes sure Christmas is a special time for its guests

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Exempt housing system ‘a complete mess’ which fails vulnerable residents – MPs

People in need of support are being exploited, while providers make excessive profits by capitalising on loopholes, MPs said.

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‘No decision made’ on scrapping plans to ban no-fault evictions – Government

The Conservative party first pledged to scrap no-fault evictions in 2019 in its election manifesto.

The Independent UK

Charities welcome SNP conference motion on tackling homelessness

CHARITIES have welcomed calls for the Scottish Government to create more suitable accommodation for single homeless people but have stressed more…

The National (Scotland)

Landlords could ‘pass on’ rising mortgage costs to renters and spark homelessness surge, charity warns

Mortgage providers have begun raising interest rates to levels not seen since the 2008 financial crisis

The Independent UK

More families becoming homeless or threatened with homelessness

There have been significant rises in households facing homelessness due to fleeing domestic abuse or after receiving a no-fault eviction notice.

The Independent UK

Fewer than one in eight homes listed for rent affordable with housing benefit

A growing shortage of affodable homes is pushing thousands of renters to breaking point as the cost-of-living crisis deepens, groups warned.

The Independent UK

Homeless ‘trapped’ in situation by ‘crippling’ shortage of affordable homes

Councils are increasingly having to rely on expensive temporary accommodation or direct people towards the private rented sector, Crisis said.

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Rise in possession claims by landlords after serving no-fault eviction notices

Some 5,890 landlords started court proceedings against tenants between January and March after issuing them with a Section 21 notice, figures show.

Wales Online

Homeless charity brands plans to fine beggars 'cruel'

Reform of 'antiquated' vagrancy laws will not abolish financial penalties

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