Tag: Homelessness
The benefits cap on lone parents with children under two is unlawful
In a recent legal challenge, the UK government’s “benefit cap” has come under fire for unlawfully discriminating against lone parents with children under the age of two.
Victim of trafficking wins judicial review against refusal of homeless assistance
A victim of human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation should usually be considered vulnerable. More so if they […]
Less than zero: how the UK forces poverty on asylum seekers and why it’s about to get worse
Thousands of refugees and asylum seekers in the UK are homeless, destitute and living in poverty. Banned from working and barred […]
Shelter London hub open day
Visitors to @shelter Hub open day v happy to hear about all the services #shelter provide across London! pic.twitter.com/yf5tjty7rB — […]
Supreme Court rules on ‘social cleansing’ case
The Supreme Court has ruled unanimously that controversial out-of-borough housing placements for homeless persons may be unlawful where decision makers fail to follow statutory […]