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Social inequality & poverty

The top reasons for homelessness in London 

Date: 2nd October, 2024
London is in crisis. Every 7.5 minutes, someone is forced into homelessness in London – it’s the pace of a broken system. Political choices, systemic...

How racism causes homelessness

Date: 2nd October, 2024
Racial inequality is deeply embedded in the UK’s housing system. People of the global majority are far more likely to experience homelessness and poverty due...

The impact of climate change on homelessness

Date: 20th September, 2024
Climate change is making life tougher for everyone. But it hits people facing homelessness and poverty the hardest. Small changes in temperature, weather patterns, and...

London’s unfair benefit cap 

Date: 20th September, 2024
Londoners who rely on our welfare system are being set up to fail. Our Government has set an unrealistic cap on financial support. In a...

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