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Government hoping to introduce laws that could address poverty, homelessness and mental health
Here’s what was announced in the King's Speech

18 July, 2024

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An open letter to party leaders urging action on migrant homelessness
More than 100 charities write to party leaders urging action on migrant homelessness

26 June, 2024

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Features | Support

Severe hot weather can be life threatening
Here's how you can help someone who is homeless

24 June, 2024

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An open letter to party leaders: address the homelessness crisis
More than 50 charities and housing organisations are calling for change

20 June, 2024

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Campaigns

Ensuring everyone can vote in the general election
How to register and what to do on election day

05 June, 2024

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Campaigns

General election: we're campaigning for a fairer future
The voices of people experiencing poverty, and inequality in health and housing, must be heard

23 May, 2024

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Real-life Stories

Porchlight - 50 years of changing lives together
Everybody deserves to have someone on their side when life gets tough

24 April, 2024

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Campaigns

New government plans to penalise benefit claimants are dangerous
People need to be helped, not punished

19 April, 2024

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Real-life Stories

It's happened: our homelessness funding has been cut
Here's what happens now

05 April, 2024

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