British Isles

Northern Ireland: 'care for my husband or my sister’

07 Jul 2023
Miriam, who is 77 and recovering from cancer, had her life torn apart when she had to choose to care at home for her 89-year-old husband Ian, while her sister Jennifer (73, with young onset dementia)…

Home Office asylum contractors price out homeless

29 Jun 2023
The Home Office (HO) is leaving British people homeless by outbidding local councils for accommodation. HO contractors are bidding for accommodation for asylum seekers, while the number of British people having to stay in temporary accommodation…

Can Prince William navigate politics to cut homelessness?

29 Jun 2023
Prince William's Homewards project is a campaign for affordable housing as families face rising mortgage and rent costs, but there are some big challenges to face. He has been personally engaged in homelessness for many years…

Scotland: MSPs back Salvation Army campaign

29 Jun 2023
After continued work by the Salvation Army, a campaign to reduce the stigma around deaths caused by alcohol and drugs has gained the support of MSPs in Scotland. ‘See Beyond - See the Lives - Scotland’…