Alan White
@alanwhite11.bsky.social
Travel enthusiast. Loves life, culture and Liverpool FC ⚽️🔴. Housing professional specialising in fairness and supporting rough sleepers. 🇺🇦
Halve the number of 'long term' rough sleepers..
National £3.5bn homelessness strategy to halve number of people sleeping rough and end B&B use for families
National £3.5bn homelessness strategy to halve number of people sleeping rough and end B&B use for families
In the landmark homelessness strategy, the government has pledged to halve the number of people sleeping rough long term and end the unlawful use of B&Bs for families
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December 15, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Halve the number of 'long term' rough sleepers..
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#StMirren are the 2025 #PremierSports Cup Champions 🏆
December 14, 2025 at 5:32 PM
#StMirren are the 2025 #PremierSports Cup Champions 🏆
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The homelessness strategy for England is imminent. From tackling temporary accommodation to rough sleeping, here's what we know.
Labour's homelessness strategy, explained
www.bigissue.com
December 10, 2025 at 11:47 AM
The homelessness strategy for England is imminent. From tackling temporary accommodation to rough sleeping, here's what we know.
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“People on lowest incomes being denied access to social housing, research finds”
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
People on lowest incomes being denied access to social housing, research finds
Benefit claimants having applications denied for being deemed too risky by housing associations, says Crisis
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 8:08 AM
“People on lowest incomes being denied access to social housing, research finds”
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
December 5, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Seems a reasonable option for Kent councils.
3 unitary councils could be in the 'Goldilocks Zone', just right.
3 unitary councils could be in the 'Goldilocks Zone', just right.
Councils have submitted proposals to government for new unitary councils in Kent.
Maidstone Borough Council supports the 3-unitary model: balanced areas, respect for boundaries & fastest payback.
Public consultation Spring 2026.
More info 👉
news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/20...
Maidstone Borough Council supports the 3-unitary model: balanced areas, respect for boundaries & fastest payback.
Public consultation Spring 2026.
More info 👉
news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/20...
December 3, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Seems a reasonable option for Kent councils.
3 unitary councils could be in the 'Goldilocks Zone', just right.
3 unitary councils could be in the 'Goldilocks Zone', just right.
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New figures show increasing numbers of homelessness a year after the introduction of a local authority grant to support rough sleeping services.
Read more and explore figures in your area: polimapper.co.uk/2025/12/home...
Read more and explore figures in your area: polimapper.co.uk/2025/12/home...
Homelessness figures surge following rough sleeping grant
polimapper.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 12:40 PM
New figures show increasing numbers of homelessness a year after the introduction of a local authority grant to support rough sleeping services.
Read more and explore figures in your area: polimapper.co.uk/2025/12/home...
Read more and explore figures in your area: polimapper.co.uk/2025/12/home...
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Southern Housing’s shared ownership video mocking sceptical residents shows how far the disconnect has gone. The Ombudsman is slow, the regulator has lost its bite, but residents are speaking out for themselves.
housingsector.co.uk/blog/the-truth-is-out-there-here-there-and-everywhere
housingsector.co.uk/blog/the-truth-is-out-there-here-there-and-everywhere
The truth is out there, here, there and everywhere — Housing Sector
This investigation exposes how UK housing associations rely on tenant satisfaction measures, curated panels and PR narratives while residents face unsafe, unaffordable and often unsellable homes. It c...
housingsector.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Southern Housing’s shared ownership video mocking sceptical residents shows how far the disconnect has gone. The Ombudsman is slow, the regulator has lost its bite, but residents are speaking out for themselves.
housingsector.co.uk/blog/the-truth-is-out-there-here-there-and-everywhere
housingsector.co.uk/blog/the-truth-is-out-there-here-there-and-everywhere
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Always wanted to volunteer for Crisis at Christmas but too busy then? Why not do it in January instead?
Our hotels are open into January and we need more volunteers to be there for our guests.
Find out more https://bit.ly/4oFCuqB
And don't forget to sign up to get your shifts sponsored too!
Our hotels are open into January and we need more volunteers to be there for our guests.
Find out more https://bit.ly/4oFCuqB
And don't forget to sign up to get your shifts sponsored too!
November 28, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Always wanted to volunteer for Crisis at Christmas but too busy then? Why not do it in January instead?
Our hotels are open into January and we need more volunteers to be there for our guests.
Find out more https://bit.ly/4oFCuqB
And don't forget to sign up to get your shifts sponsored too!
Our hotels are open into January and we need more volunteers to be there for our guests.
Find out more https://bit.ly/4oFCuqB
And don't forget to sign up to get your shifts sponsored too!
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New homelessness figures today show a continued upwards trajectory in the numbers of children and households living in temporary accommodation, reaching new record highs.
Yesterday the OBR reported cost of TA to local authorities increased 20% *a year* between 2022-23 and 2024-25.
Yesterday the OBR reported cost of TA to local authorities increased 20% *a year* between 2022-23 and 2024-25.
November 27, 2025 at 10:47 AM
New homelessness figures today show a continued upwards trajectory in the numbers of children and households living in temporary accommodation, reaching new record highs.
Yesterday the OBR reported cost of TA to local authorities increased 20% *a year* between 2022-23 and 2024-25.
Yesterday the OBR reported cost of TA to local authorities increased 20% *a year* between 2022-23 and 2024-25.
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Net migration to UK drops 69% year on year, ONS says
Net migration to UK drops 69% year on year, ONS says
Figure of 204,000 in 12 months to June 2025 is lowest since 2021, statistics body says
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UK politics live – latest updates
Net migration to the UK was an estimated 204,000 in the 12 months to June 2025, down 69% year on year and the lowest annual figure since 2021, the Office for National Statistics said.
More details soon …
Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Net migration to UK drops 69% year on year, ONS says
November 26, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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With homelessness still a big issue in Britain, here's exactly how you can help when you see someone rough sleeping or otherwise in need.
Here's what to do if you see a homeless person
www.bigissue.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:53 PM
With homelessness still a big issue in Britain, here's exactly how you can help when you see someone rough sleeping or otherwise in need.
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A cold spell is coming, with freezing temperatures forecast across areas of the country tomorrow. Many of you will be concerned about those in your community who are sleeping rough, here are some ways you can help.
November 19, 2025 at 9:30 AM
A cold spell is coming, with freezing temperatures forecast across areas of the country tomorrow. Many of you will be concerned about those in your community who are sleeping rough, here are some ways you can help.
November 13, 2025 at 6:07 PM
November 9, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Who else is watching the second half on silent?
November 9, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Who else is watching the second half on silent?
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A magnificent piece of work. Comprehesive, revelatory & shocking. Journalism this good is always rare & precious but never moreso than at times like this. Latter day Lord Haw Haws being plumped, preened & delivered to your doorstep in plain sight by a Nazi-saluting goon
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
news.sky.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:16 AM
A magnificent piece of work. Comprehesive, revelatory & shocking. Journalism this good is always rare & precious but never moreso than at times like this. Latter day Lord Haw Haws being plumped, preened & delivered to your doorstep in plain sight by a Nazi-saluting goon
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
What was the point of that?
No momentum for Saturday, our first team didnt need a rest. And we'll be up against it the next 2 games.
Somebody tell me please!
#LIVPAL
No momentum for Saturday, our first team didnt need a rest. And we'll be up against it the next 2 games.
Somebody tell me please!
#LIVPAL
October 29, 2025 at 9:52 PM
What was the point of that?
No momentum for Saturday, our first team didnt need a rest. And we'll be up against it the next 2 games.
Somebody tell me please!
#LIVPAL
No momentum for Saturday, our first team didnt need a rest. And we'll be up against it the next 2 games.
Somebody tell me please!
#LIVPAL
I dont get this.
What was our plan if Palace scored first (which has happened a lot recently).
They will tear this team apart on the counter.
What was our plan if Palace scored first (which has happened a lot recently).
They will tear this team apart on the counter.
October 29, 2025 at 8:35 PM
I dont get this.
What was our plan if Palace scored first (which has happened a lot recently).
They will tear this team apart on the counter.
What was our plan if Palace scored first (which has happened a lot recently).
They will tear this team apart on the counter.
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Next time you feel like a “flutter” … £678m in wages …. Wages … who’s the mug here
Bet365 CEO Denise Coates paid herself £277,000,000 this year, and £410,000,000 in 2020.
This was more than 20,000x the Minimum Wage that she paid most of her workers.
The betting industry needs to be taxed, heavily.
This was more than 20,000x the Minimum Wage that she paid most of her workers.
The betting industry needs to be taxed, heavily.
October 26, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Next time you feel like a “flutter” … £678m in wages …. Wages … who’s the mug here