JoJo Baby, drag queen, club kid and doll maker who ‘broke the mold,’ dead at 51 Greeting thousands at the front door of nightclubs around the city, JoJo Baby was unforgettable. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 19, 2023
Who are the winners and losers from the Budget? The Budget has produced groups who will be better off as well as those who may see their finances squeezed. The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2023
Criminal investigation launched into fatal east London flat fire One man died in fire on 5 March in two-bedroom flat where at least 18 people were living The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2023
Families in temporary housing harmed by hit to schooling, study finds Nearly half forced to move children to new schools or spend hours a day commuting to old one, Shelter says The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2023
Almost half of homeless children forced to move schools, says charity report Shelter blamed what it described as ‘total inaction’ from the Government for the numbers of young people in ‘traumatic’ living circumstances. The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023
IKEA makes major change to stores to highlight 'grim' reality homeless families face In partnership with Shelter, furniture giant IKEA has installed 'Real Life Roomsets’ in various stores across the UK, in a bid to highlight the "grim" reality of those living in temporary accommodation Daily Mirror · Mar 7, 2023
Repairs your landlord must make or you could get compensation - full list Housing charity Shelter advises there are certain repairs your landlord is always responsible for - even if your tenancy agreement says something different Nottingham Post · Mar 7, 2023
London’s rental crisis sees number of homeless families living in hotels reach new record high The number of households lodging in hotels has risen 1,740 per cent over the past two years, confirmed Westminster Council Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2023
Cramped and grotty rooms go on display at Ikea to highlight plight of homeless The so-called Real Life Roomsets have gone on display at Ikea’s Birmingham, Warrington, Bristol and Hammersmith stores. The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023
IKEA roomsets show reality of homelessness as 11million fear losing their home The roomsets at IKEA are usually a swanky way to show the latest design and home fashion trends Wales Online · Mar 6, 2023
Step-by-step guide to what you can do if your landlord won't fix your boiler You shouldn't be left shivering if your central heating breaks down, but you can't take the law into your own hands Chronicle Live · Mar 4, 2023
Awaab's Law: What MPs said about crucial Bill as campaign clears major hurdle in Commons "This should never have happened" Manchester Evening News · Mar 1, 2023
City mayors call for rent freeze and eviction ban for England’s tenants Campaigners say millions are struggling, in letter to Michael Gove signed by leaders of Manchester, Liverpool and London The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2023
Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter raise over £100,000 through their Warm Paws fundraising campaign The local animal charity started the campaign due to its increased energy bills, and it has attracted massive support from across the country Chronicle Live · Feb 17, 2023
Manchester Evening News · Feb 10, 2023 Awaab's Law: What the new announcement means and what's next for social housing 'Vital' law changes are on the way
The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023 Landlord repossessions almost doubled at end of 2022, charity says Matt Downie of Crisis said the Government ‘cannot continue to look the other way’ as more people are forced into homelessness.
Manchester Evening News · Feb 9, 2023 'Your support stopped us feeling alone': Awaab Ishak's dad speaks out after massive breakthrough 'We are finally starting to feel like we are being treated fairly'
Manchester Evening News · Feb 9, 2023 Awaab's Law: Campaign for change in tragic toddler's memory takes huge step forward as Bill amendment set to be tabled The two-year-old died following prolonged exposure to damp and mould at his home on the Freehold estate in Rochdale
The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2023 Shelter to challenge Home Office plan to uproot Afghan refugees Families brought over after fall of Kabul had been told to relocate to Yorkshire despite no guarantee of jobs or school places
The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2023 Tuesday briefing: What needs to change to end homelessness In today’s newsletter: Soaring inflation pushes more people to the streets as shelters struggle and budgets are slashed. How far are we from ending the crisis – and is anywhere doing it right?
The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2023 Resale therapy: charities reinvent former Topshop to take on Depop and eBay Boasting DJs and ice-cream, groups from Shelter to Barnardo’s have clubbed together to create a preloved department store
Manchester Evening News · Jan 24, 2023 Tenants could be owed thousands back in rent if landlords break one key rule Renters may be eligible for a refund of up to 12 months' rent according to UK housing law
Wales Online · Jan 23, 2023 Charity Shelter taking homelessness queries from '1,000 people a day' The cost of living crisis has forced many into 'dire situations'
Daily Mirror · Jan 22, 2023 Renters could be owed thousands if their landlord does not follow this one rule According to UK housing law, if landlords are renting a single property to multiple residents they need to licence it with the local council if they don't then you could be owed a lot of money
Daily Record · Jan 19, 2023 'My pals are gangsters' Top Scots lawyer rapped after 'threats' to SNP councillor amidst trans row Mike Dailly, of Govan Law Centre, was censured after sending a series of threatening tweets about former Dundee SNP councillor Gregor Murray.