Housing Emergency

Crisis to buy 100 homes over three years as it becomes not-for-profit landlord Civil Society13:16Landlords Affordable Housing Social Housing

Commission and social housing regulator sign agreement as Crisis becomes landlord Civil Society13:06Landlords Affordable Housing Social Housing

London seven times more reliant on temporary housing than rest of UK Evening Standard11:04UK Housing

Homelessness in England rises sharply, services under ‘enormous strain’: Report Anadolu Agency12:53UK Housing

Councils launch new plan to break cycle of homelessness in Oxfordshire Oxford Mail13:19Oxford Oxfordshire England

Help tackle youth homelessness by offering a room and support This is Wiltshire10:16Oxford Oxfordshire England

Homelessness charity helping States with data blind spots The Guernsey Press & Star07:47Channel Islands Guernsey

Homelessness higher than official figures, research shows BBC01:44Channel Islands Guernsey

Big increase in homeless people in hotels in Glasgow this year Glasgow Evening Times08:51Glasgow Scotland

Council faced thousands of homeless judicial review threats this year Glasgow Evening Times10:33Glasgow Scotland

Nearly 300,000 face severe homelessness, charity warns LocalGov10:46England UK Politics

Almost 300,000 families 'experiencing the worst forms of homelessness', major report shows The Mirror00:06England UK Politics

Mayor told to “get a handle” on housing crisis as affordable building continues to stagnate Harrow Online17:52Harrow England London

English deprivation data in 2025: What has changed? The House of Commons Library blog14:35Harrow England London

Over the border: Redbridge Council set to move more residents out of borough Your Harlow07:22Redbridge London

Redbridge Council to move homeless residents out of London to reduce cost and waiting times Yellow Advertiser20:06Redbridge London

North Lanarkshire Council reports strong progress in reducing homelessness and improving… Daily Record14:02North Lanarkshire Council UK Housing Scotland

Support and prevention help tackle homelessness in North Lanarkshire Scottish Housing News08:35North Lanarkshire Council UK Housing Scotland

UK: Major banks give helping hand to people experiencing homelessness Scottish Housing News10:31UK & Ireland Banks World Banking UK Banking

UK pilots bank access scheme for homeless people as Financial Inclusion Strategy launches Financial Sector Technology10:33UK & Ireland Banks World Banking UK Banking

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£300,000 investment to prevent homelessness in Clackmannanshire Scottish Housing News08:32

In the last 2 hours

Police call-outs surge at temporary accommodation hotel in Norfolk crime 'hotspot' Dereham Times07:50

Homelessness charity helping States with data blind spots The Guernsey Press & Star07:47

In the last 4 hours

CEO was on 'brink of homelessness' as teen BBC06:23

In the last 6 hours

Two birds, one stone? Green steel could tackle Australia’s housing crisis and cut emissions The Conversation (UK)04:20

Yesterday

Businesses in Helensburgh invited to share views on housing emergency Helensburgh Advertiser19:27 11-Nov-25

Chelsea Foundation reflects on the impact of last year’s Wrap Up Warm Campaign Chelsea FC - Official Site18:25 11-Nov-25

'They are not listening to people who are working in homelessness' Yorkshire Live18:00 11-Nov-25

Mayor told to “get a handle” on housing crisis as affordable building continues to stagnate Harrow Online17:52 11-Nov-25

Nikki Haley's nepo baby son is ripped to shreds after whining about housing crisis... as… MailOnline17:23 11-Nov-25

Crisis Unveils ‘Dropshop’ Outlet Concept in Hammersmith 365 Retail17:08 11-Nov-25

Homeless charity Crisis to become landlord in bid to tackle housing shortage Landlord Knowledge15:10 11-Nov-25

Help us tackle homelessness effectively East Hampshire District Council (Press Release)13:57 11-Nov-25

Building council homes is the solution to Scotland's housing crisis Alba Party (Press Release)13:30 11-Nov-25

Crisis to buy 100 homes over three years as it becomes not-for-profit landlord Civil Society13:16 11-Nov-25

Commission and social housing regulator sign agreement as Crisis becomes landlord Civil Society13:06 11-Nov-25

Tories call for veterans to be made a top priority to end homelessness Brecon & Radnor Express13:04 11-Nov-25

Businesses asked about housing needs The Lochside Press13:00 11-Nov-25

Homeless refugee applications from outside Scotland soar by 250% in Edinburgh The Scotsman12:54 11-Nov-25

Temporary accommodation subsidy freeze costing district councils £268m a year, DCN warns Housing Today12:23 11-Nov-25

YMCA Cheltenham houses record number of people Punchline Magazine11:23 11-Nov-25

Original artwork lands in Shelter Scotland shop to help tackle the housing emergency Shelter (The housing and homelessness charity) (Press Release)10:51 11-Nov-25

Vital funds will provide ‘immediate hands-on help’ for charity to tackle homelessness Fenland Citizen10:37 11-Nov-25

Crisis outlines plan to buy homes for first time Scottish Housing News09:59 11-Nov-25

Homeless charity to become a landlord to combat homelessness Property118.com09:48 11-Nov-25

Big increase in homeless people in hotels in Glasgow this year Glasgow Evening Times08:51 11-Nov-25

Temporary accommodation funding freeze costing district councils £268m a year, report finds Inside Housing08:03 11-Nov-25

The G15 Residents’ Group: Our top three priorities for the Autumn Budget Inside Housing07:23 11-Nov-25

'It's never been this bad': Charity's winter appeal to help homeless in Southend Echo News06:47 11-Nov-25

Homeless charity turns to landlording to fix ‘catastrophic’ housing crisis The Negotiator Magazine05:57 11-Nov-25

Crisis charity to become a landlord Property Industry Eye03:54 11-Nov-25

Charity to become a landlord in bid to tackle homelessness Landlord Today00:12 11-Nov-25

In the last 7 days

Prince and former PM join forces to help homeless BBC20:28 10-Nov-25

City centre shop plan sparks objections Inverness Courier, Scotland18:08 10-Nov-25

Charity to become a landlord to address housing gap Mortgage Introducer17:47 10-Nov-25

Crisis reveals plan to become landlord and ‘do it ourselves’ amid shortage of social homes Inside Housing16:48 10-Nov-25

Council to transform town property into temporary accommodation for families Suffolk News16:22 10-Nov-25

Nearly 300,000 are experiencing severe homelessness, charity warns Morning Star16:08 10-Nov-25

Vital £30k funding will make ‘a huge difference’ as charities tackle homelessness Lynn News15:59 10-Nov-25

English deprivation data in 2025: What has changed? The House of Commons Library blog14:35 10-Nov-25

North Lanarkshire Council reports strong progress in reducing homelessness and improving… Daily Record14:02 10-Nov-25

GAME4PRODUCTIONS Announces GAME4THECHILDREN Sports Insight Magazine14:00 10-Nov-25

Nearly 300,000 families face worst forms of homelessness in England, research shows EasternEye13:03 10-Nov-25

Homelessness in England rises sharply, services under ‘enormous strain’: Report Anadolu Agency12:53 10-Nov-25

Manchester's preparations for cold weather in place for winter Manchester City Council12:33 10-Nov-25

Crisis to become landlord for first time due to lack of access to social homes for homeless people Housing Today12:30 10-Nov-25

Unitary rejects second ombudsman ruling Local Government Chronicle12:27 10-Nov-25

Labour confirms millions in funding to stop 1,000-plus veterans becoming homeless Big Issue12:13 10-Nov-25

Labour's early prisoner release scheme is fuelling 'shocking' rise in homelessness as rough… MailOnline12:10 10-Nov-25

London council to prosecute housing officer over temporary accommodation fraud Inside Housing11:52 10-Nov-25

London seven times more reliant on temporary housing than rest of UK Evening Standard11:04 10-Nov-25

Nearly 300,000 face severe homelessness, charity warns LocalGov10:46 10-Nov-25

Temporary accommodation funding freeze costs districts £268m a year LocalGov10:06 10-Nov-25

Gordon Brown and major retailers back Prince William’s homelessness initiative Scottish Housing News09:42 10-Nov-25

3 things Labour must do right now to help 300,000 homeless households in England Big Issue08:09 10-Nov-25

Kenny MacAskill: Building council homes is the solution to much of our housing crisis The National, Scotland07:56 10-Nov-25

Worcester homeless charity launches its Christmas appeal on its 40th anniversary Worcester Observer07:05 10-Nov-25

How does London's housing crisis affect the UK economy? BBC06:28 10-Nov-25

Thousands of pensioners evicted from care homes and put at risk of homelessness: 'It's so cruel' Big Issue04:35 10-Nov-25

Homelessness higher than official figures, research shows BBC01:44 10-Nov-25

Prince William and Gordon Brown join forces to tackle homelessness: 'Dignity can be restored' Big Issue00:31 10-Nov-25

Almost 300,000 families 'experiencing the worst forms of homelessness', major report shows The Mirror00:06 10-Nov-25

'Prince William continues Diana's legacy with homeless project', says Gordon Brown The Mirror00:06 10-Nov-25

Southend homelessness charity thanks community after record Harvest Collection Echo News12:43 9-Nov-25

Homelessness shelter set to be created from student housing in Cambridge Cambridge Independent11:26 9-Nov-25

The UK’s housing crisis is fixable – but not by the market Labour Hub10:45 9-Nov-25

Council faced thousands of homeless judicial review threats this year Glasgow Evening Times10:33 9-Nov-25

Councils launch new plan to break cycle of homelessness in Oxfordshire Oxford Mail13:19 8-Nov-25

Barcelona tourism let ban won't stop housing crisis...say holiday home owners i News10:47 8-Nov-25

Help tackle youth homelessness by offering a room and support This is Wiltshire10:16 8-Nov-25

Chancellor’s tax gambit collides with Edinburgh’s housing crisis The Scottish Herald10:07 8-Nov-25

Charity awards £200k to homelessness services in the East of England Norwich Evening News08:22 8-Nov-25

Prince William and Prince Harry: Different paths, but keeping their mother's legacy alive HELLO!08:09 8-Nov-25

Over the border: Redbridge Council set to move more residents out of borough Your Harlow07:22 8-Nov-25

New funding to prioritise families in temporary accommodation Barnsley Chronicle06:05 8-Nov-25

'A moral imperative': Starmer faces pressure to confirm cash to stop veteran homelessness Big Issue04:36 8-Nov-25

London woman recounts her brush with homelessness at the opening of a new community housing project CTV News London01:08 8-Nov-25

Campaign launched to fund new showers for people facing homelessness Basingstoke Gazette21:55 7-Nov-25

Redbridge Council to move homeless residents out of London to reduce cost and waiting times Yellow Advertiser20:06 7-Nov-25

Homelessness charity appoints three new trustees to its board Salisbury Journal17:53 7-Nov-25

Planning for Decline: How England's Planning System Caused the Housing Crisis The Political Quarterly Blog17:05 7-Nov-25

‘Gaia would still have been making sure those on every corner have what they need’ Islington Tribune17:00 7-Nov-25

Highland businesses asked to give their opinion on housing needs across the region Inverness Courier, Scotland16:33 7-Nov-25

Cyngor Gwynedd may increase premiums on long-term empty homes North Wales Live15:47 7-Nov-25

Jack Butland Calls On Rangers Fans To Help End Homelessness In Glasgow Sports Insight Magazine14:44 7-Nov-25

Mulberry Junction: Keeping doors open in Haringey Haringey Council (Press Release)13:20 7-Nov-25

Dozens of groups demand government action as homeless refugee numbers double The Scottish Herald12:53 7-Nov-25

Why is council buying homes in one of city's most expensive areas, ask residents The Argus, Sussex09:50 7-Nov-25

Charity marking 40 years of helping homeless people Worcester News09:38 7-Nov-25

Charity website relaunched to support families and prevent youth homelessness Third Force News09:37 7-Nov-25

Support and prevention help tackle homelessness in North Lanarkshire Scottish Housing News08:35 7-Nov-25

Big Hinckley charity shop opens massive Christmas department for the festive season Leicestershire Live06:22 7-Nov-25

'Our focus is how to help people,' homelessness bill passes first Senedd hurdle South Wales Guardian04:47 7-Nov-25

Charity urging residents to help tackle youth homelessness Daily Echo03:50 7-Nov-25

Labour council calls on landlords to help its homelessness problem Landlord Today00:11 7-Nov-25

Mayors to lead the charge for thousands of new social homes GOV.UK (Press Release)22:35 6-Nov-25

Council adopts new strategy to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping Hampshire Chronicle20:41 6-Nov-25

Ambitious plans to build thousands of homes in Scotland's largest city revealed The Scottish Herald20:38 6-Nov-25

'Moving to Islington is impossible for ordinary person,' says local MP Evening Standard17:40 6-Nov-25

Glasgow council faces 2,300 court threats over homelessness 'failures' Glasgow Live16:23 6-Nov-25

Government To Hold Homelessness Summit As Sector Calls For More Urgency PoliticsHome16:06 6-Nov-25

'Serious fraud' at London council as 'ineligible people given homes' Evening Standard16:05 6-Nov-25

Crisis changes Christmas campaign adverts after concerns raised over messaging Civil Society12:19 6-Nov-25

Over 6,000 affordable homes to be built in Glasgow Glasgow World12:18 6-Nov-25

UK: Major banks give helping hand to people experiencing homelessness Scottish Housing News10:31 6-Nov-25

Airbnb to give domestic abuse survivors temporary accommodation The Independent10:10 6-Nov-25

Bank support for people experiencing homelessness Government Business09:55 6-Nov-25

Website relaunched to support families and prevent youth homelessness Scottish Housing News09:40 6-Nov-25

Scottish housing crisis and two landmark city hotels in focus The Scottish Herald06:21 6-Nov-25

Why are more than 1,000 Dundee homes lying empty – and what can be done about it? Dundee Courier, Scotland06:13 6-Nov-25

Here’s how Rachel Reeves can help end the ‘moral stain’ of homelessness in the autumn budget Big Issue04:19 6-Nov-25

RAF veteran rebuilds life after years of homelessness Daily Echo03:52 6-Nov-25

Shelter releases Christmas campaign showing families trapped in temporary accommodation Property118.com00:10 6-Nov-25

Residents ‘in limbo’ as second leak delays return to Basildon high rise block Yellow Advertiser19:15 5-Nov-25

'Breaking the cycle of homelessness for veterans' Salisbury Journal17:09 5-Nov-25

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About our UK Housing Emergency news

Latest news on the UK Housing Emergency, covering the latest insights and updates on affordable housing and the ongoing housing crisis.

The UK housing emergency is a situation where millions of people are denied a safe, stable and affordable home. According to Shelter, a charity that campaigns for better housing, 17.5 million adults in Britain (34%) are impacted by the housing emergency, and an alarming 3.2 million adults wouldn't have enough in savings to pay their rent for more than a month if they lost their job.

The main causes of the housing emergency are:

The lack of social housing: With a recorded 76% of social renters saying without their social home they wouldn’t be able to afford to live in their local area, the decline in social homes has become critical.
The rising cost of rent: With official government data showing private rents at a record high and 55% of private renters having had their rent put up in the last year, the cost of rent in the UK is making it increasingly difficult for low-income individuals.
The lack of support for renters: 2.1 million tenants (37%) are now struggling or behind with their rent due to the increase in payments, and renters in the UK have few rights, making them more vulnerable to exploitation by landlords and easy eviction.

Shelter's latest research reveals some of the worst figures since before the pandemic, with 2.2 million renters (34%) immediately unable to pay their rent from their savings if they lost their jobs. The situation is precarious, with thousands of renters one paycheque away from losing their home, leading to a spectre of homelessness.

Shelter argues that the only sustainable, long-term alternative to expensive, unstable private renting is to build more social homes, offering long-term secure tenancies with rents set at local incomes. The benefits of social housing to local communities are significant, with 67% of social renters saying where they live feels like a safe, stable, and secure home, and 53% saying living in a social home enables them to stay close to family and friends.

NewsNow's UK Housing Emergency section is dedicated to providing comprehensive and timely information on the housing situation in the United Kingdom. Our in-depth coverage spans a range of pressing topics, including the availability and accessibility of affordable housing, current policies aimed at addressing the housing crisis, trends in housing prices, homelessness issues, governmental and non-governmental initiatives to provide emergency housing, and analyses of the underlying social and economic factors contributing to the housing emergency in the UK.

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