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Over-60s Homelessness Surges 50% in Five Years as UK Housing Crisis Bites

UK's Over-60s Homelessness Crisis Deepens

Charities warn of a sharp rise in pensioners facing homelessness due to soaring rents and a lack of social housing. Read the human stories behind the statistics and what experts say must change.

US Judge Blocks Trump-Era Plan to Deport South Sudanese TPS Holders

Judge halts end of protected status for South Sudanese

A federal judge in Boston has halted the termination of Temporary Protected Status for South Sudanese nationals, protecting hundreds from deportation to a war-torn nation. Read the full legal and humanitarian implications.

Brave Audrey, 13, races against time to complete 'visual wish list' before losing sight

Girl, 13, completes wish list before going blind

Audrey Tyrrell, 13, is ticking off a 'visual wish list' after a diagnosis of Usher syndrome. The Essex teen aims to see the world before progressive vision loss takes hold. Read her inspiring story.

Labour's Homelessness Strategy: Can It End the Crisis?

Can Labour's new plan end UK homelessness?

As Labour launches its strategy to end homelessness, charities question if it matches the scale of the crisis. With rough sleeping soaring, we examine the plan's promises and pitfalls.

Over Half of UK Teachers Report Homeless Pupils in Classrooms

Homelessness Crisis Hits UK Classrooms

New research reveals 52% of teachers work with homeless children, disrupting education. The government's £3.5bn strategy aims to tackle the root causes. Read the full story.

Second Bluetongue Suspect Case Triggers New Control Zone in Co Down

Second Bluetongue Suspect Case in Co Down

A second suspected bluetongue outbreak in County Down has led to a new 20km control zone. Officials urge farmer vigilance as the virus threatens livestock. Learn the symptoms and restrictions.

Labour's Child Poverty Strategy Aims to Lift 550,000 Children Out of Poverty by 2030

Labour's child poverty plan targets 550,000 children

The government unveils its long-awaited child poverty strategy, pledging to scrap the two-child benefit cap and improve housing. Critics argue the plan lacks ambitious, binding targets for real change.

172,000 UK Children Face Christmas Without a Home

172,000 UK Children Homeless This Christmas

Housing campaigner Kwajo Tweneboa reveals 172,000 British children are living in temporary accommodation. His GoFundMe campaign, '172,000 Reasons to Give', provides direct support. Donate now.

Myanmar Junta Hails US Decision to End Protected Status for 4,000 Nationals

Myanmar Junta Applauds US End to Protected Status

Myanmar's military regime welcomes Washington's decision to halt temporary protected status for 4,000 citizens, while human rights monitors warn of ongoing violence and forced conscription.

Elton John's 15-Month Battle with Blindness After Eye Infection

Elton John's 15-Month Blindness Battle Revealed

Sir Elton John opens up about his devastating 15-month struggle with blindness after a severe eye infection. The music legend remains hopeful for a scientific breakthrough. Read his full story.

Terminal cancer patient evicted by council after being deemed 'intentionally homeless'

Dying man made homeless by council decision

Shaner Osman, 60, battles terminal cancer while sleeping rough after Islington Council withdrew housing duty. Campaigners condemn the 'PR nonsense' response.

Chris McCausland's AI Documentary Challenges Skeptics with Life-Changing Tech

McCausland's blindness documentary rethinks AI

Comedian Chris McCausland's BBC documentary 'Seeing into the Future' explores how AI technologies are transforming lives for the visually impaired, challenging common scepticism.

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