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Number of rough sleepers in London hits record high
The figures show that 2,069 people were new rough sleepers, a rise of 50 per cent, meaning someone is becoming homeless 22 times a day and nearly every two hours.
Corbyn says election is a ‘once in a generation chance’ to protect services and ensure no community is left behind
In his first major stump speech of the countdown to the pre-election poll on December 12, Corbyn will hit out at the “tax dodgers, bad bosses, big polluters, and billionaire-owned media holding our country back”.
Family’s tribute to ‘fantastic granddad’ who died trapped on top of 270ft chimney
Robert Philip Longcake, known as Phil, had been battling with mental health issues.
Tory MPs mock and jeer at Jeremy Corbyn’s green tie to honour Grenfell victims
Boris Johnson responding to the findings of the Grenfell Tower inquiry was forced to admit today that survivors were “overlooked and ignored” before the tragic blaze and “shamefully failed” after it.
Grieving relatives brand Grenfell Inquiry ‘cover up’ and call for prosecution of senior Fire Brigade officials
They broke down in tears at a press conference in Westminster
New York City to vote on banning foie gras
The move follows similar votes in Chicago and California.
Three million households in England and Wales struggle to afford water bills
One in eight households say their bills are unaffordable, the Consumer Council for Water found.
Facebook suing Israeli company over ‘WhatsApp spyware’
The social networks says the lawsuit is the first of its kind.
Order! John Bercow chosen as effigy for famous Bonfire Night event
The Commons Speaker follows in the footsteps of the likes of Boris Johnson, Donald Trump and Harvey Weinstein.