🚨We're going to get a lot busier...
The Home Office says the changes, due to take effect in June, will also end payments to any asylum seekers who are able to support themselves, and instead limit free accommodation and support to "those who genuinely need it".
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
🚨ITV News has found that children as young as four years old are being forced to sleep rough on the streets, with local councils in England being accused of breaking the law by denying families emergency accommodation.
www.itv.com/news/2026-02...?
This evening!!
A poster for the event, taking place at 7pm on February 7th at St Michael's Church, Camden Road.
Tomorrow, 17 February, at 7pm, Bríd Doherty, Associate in our team, will speak at a @streetskitchen.bsky.social Public Meeting at St Michael's Church, Camden, on the extensive issues facing those experiencing homelessness in the borough
🚨Camden has a #homeless crisis...
What can we do?
We can all do something!
Join us tomorrow with many others, as we continue to press for positive, humane, urgent change that benefits those experiencing homelessness.
Enough is enough!
today in Brighton
Check your draws and cupboards babes and get those old phones back out there, and making a difference 💜🙏🏻💜 @streetskitchen.bsky.social
Six homeless people have died in the Italian city in recent weeks, highlighting the widening inequality as the Games unfold there...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/w...
#OnThisDay in London housing history: Family Squatting Campaign occupies 4 houses in Ilford, 1969
wp.me/p74yfw-rR
Our #HaringeyEveningRebels are currently out on their outreach again this evening.
They had to pause for a moment to appreciate these beautiful sentiments...
We agree!
Thank you to whoever created this 👏
The number of people sleeping rough in #London rose 5% between October and November 2025, compared to a year ago, according to data analysed by youth homelessness charity Centrepoint
www.housingtoday.co.uk/news/rough-s...
John Glackin from @streetskitchen.bsky.social also said "People are dying in Camden needlessly due to lack of information" and explained that there has been "no mention", which means they're unable to circulate information.
🚨There is still an #AmberAlert in place 🚨
Worryingly, there have been NO updates on the situation since early December.
People are dying needlessly due to a lack of the right information...
#cychlorphine
metro.co.uk/2026/01/15/w...
At the end of last year, @bigissue.com reported on three deaths related to a new synthetic opioid that had emerged - cychlorphine - and asked why local warnings and public information had been delayed getting to frontline services.
Read the full report here: www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
🚨There is still an #AmberAlert in place 🚨
Worryingly, there have been NO updates on the situation since early December.
People are dying needlessly due to a lack of the right information...
#cychlorphine
metro.co.uk/2026/01/15/w...
Our #Spotlight this week shines on Mike Schwarz Partner in our Criminal Defence Team.
A leading expert in protest law, Mike is known for his strategic insight, calm leadership and unwavering commitment to his clients, combining formidable experience with an unwavering focus on justice.
Never a good time to destroy tents, but a Friday?! And sneaky, why not be clear so advocates and observers can mobilise. Too chicken sh*t to face community fight back
🚨 Camden Council & cops currently destroying people's tents on Warren Street!
When will they learn this will never resolve #homelessness but cause even more problems!
Displacing people on a Friday is even more dangerous
Keir Starmer is facing the prospect of Labour MPs rebelling on his manifesto-promised Hillsborough law after talks broke down with families over how the duty of candour would apply to serving intelligence officers, with concerns of a ‘carte blanche’ www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
LAST DAY TO APPLY
Liberty Investigates are hiring for a new Investigative Journalist.
⏰ 12-month Fixed Term Contract
💸 £43,918
🏢 Hybrid - 2 days per week in our Westminster office
⏳ Deadline 9am, Monday 12 January
Apply below:
https://www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/work-with-us/
🚨#Manchester
After a man was found dead on Boxing Day, questions are being raised about emergency accommodation that offers chairs instead of beds during freezing weather...
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
#SWEP has been activated in #London 🤞
This research continues for the next few months, please continue to spread the word with anyone you know who might like to take part. 🗣️
Email housing-project@release.org.uk or text 07450974967 for more information!
A “catastrophic” decision by the Ministry of Justice to sign a 10-year lease on HMP Dartmoor, a prison where high levels of a poisonous gas had been detected, is expected to cost the UK taxpayer more than £100m, parliament’s spending watchdog has concluded www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
#London removing its severe weather plan is branded ‘life-threatening’
We spoke to the Metro, highlighting our concerns.
‘Humanitarianism is the starting point, but only legislation will guarantee safety for all.’
#NoMoreDeathsOnOurStreets
metro.co.uk/2026/01/06/l...
coming soon
bailiff observer training
(better get our act together)
New year, new job?
We've got two exciting vacancies up for grabs!
- Investigative Journalist for Liberty Investigates (12 month FTC)
- Head of HR and Governance Support (part-time)
More info and how to apply at the link below:
https://www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/work-with-us/
Know Your Rights for protests. Free online training. Thu 15th Jan 18.30-20.30 Mon 26th Jan 19.00-21.00 Register now: greenandblackcross.org/events What happens if i get arrested? What powers do the police have? What is a Legal Observer? Why might I be stopped & searched? And lots more... GBC logo bottom left. Image of the back of a police officer on the left. green background.
It's 2026! 🎉
What better resolution than to learn about your #righttoprotest ?! 📣
Head to greenandblackcross.org/events to sign up and learn about yours rights, police powers, and what happens during an arrest or stop and search!
Thurs 15th + Mon 26th Jan! 📆
SWEP has finally been activated in London... 🤞
Contact your local council for access details.
SWEP info: homeless.org.uk/knowledge-hu...
NEW RESOURCE WITH @streetskitchen.bsky.social
Info cards to support people who are being criminalised for experiencing homelessness and poverty, for example under ‘anti-social behaviour’ laws.
Share with your networks and download the info cards ⤵️
www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/advice_infor...
