Thousands ‘tipped into homelessness’ during winter
More than 60,000 households approached their local council in the final three months of last year and were found to be homeless or at risk of homelessness, official figures have revealed.
Mayor of London adds to calls to maintain Universal Credit uplift
The Mayor of London has today urged the government to extend the uplift to Universal Credit and Working Tax credits, with research showing that ending the uplift at the end of the month will plunge 130,000 Londoners into poverty.