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  • London rough sleeping in near record levels

    London rough sleeping in near record levels

    Between April 2025 and March 2026, outreach teams in London recorded 12,938 people sleeping rough. Read more

  • Our statement on the latest London rough sleeping numbers

    Our statement on the latest London rough sleeping numbers

    Almost 4,000 people were recorded sleeping rough in London over the first three months of 2026. Read more

  • Rough sleeping continues to climb: our statement

    Rough sleeping continues to climb: our statement

    Our statement on the latest, shameful statistics on rough sleeping in London. Read more

  • Statement on latest London rough sleeping statistics

    Statement on latest London rough sleeping statistics

    Our statement on figures showing more than 4,700 people slept rough between July and September. Read more

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London rough sleeping in near record levels

London rough sleeping in near record levels

Between April 2025 and March 2026, outreach teams in London recorded 12,938 people sleeping rough. Read more

Published: 30th June, 2026

Author: Daniel Lewis

Our statement on the latest London rough sleeping numbers

Our statement on the latest London rough sleeping numbers

Almost 4,000 people were recorded sleeping rough in London over the first three months of 2026. Read more

Published: 30th April, 2026

Author: Daniel Lewis

Rough sleeping continues to climb: our statement

Rough sleeping continues to climb: our statement

Our statement on the latest, shameful statistics on rough sleeping in London. Read more

Published: 30th January, 2026

Author: Daniel Lewis

Statement on latest London rough sleeping statistics

Statement on latest London rough sleeping statistics

Our statement on figures showing more than 4,700 people slept rough between July and September. Read more

Published: 31st October, 2025

Author: Daniel Lewis

Statement on London rough sleeping stats

Statement on London rough sleeping stats

The latest numbers show that we are nowhere near on track to eliminate rough sleeping in London. Read more

Published: 31st July, 2025

Updated: 11th September, 2025

Author: Daniel Lewis

"Londoners are being failed on a massive scale": statement from Glass Door Homeless Charity

A statement from Glass Door Homeless Charity on the latest London rough sleeping stats, published on 30th June 2025. Read more

Published: 30th June, 2025

Updated: 11th September, 2025

Author: Daniel Lewis

“Horrifying, but not a surprise”: our statement on latest stats

“Horrifying, but not a surprise”: our statement on latest stats

Our comment on the homelessness statistics published on 30th April 2025. Read more

Published: 30th April, 2025

Updated: 11th September, 2025

Author: Faye Guy

Glass Door Homeless Charity's statement on rough sleeping in London

Glass Door Homeless Charity's statement on rough sleeping in London

Our comment on the latest London rough sleeping data published on 31st January 2025. Read more

Published: 29th January, 2025

Updated: 11th September, 2025

Author: Daniel Lewis

With rough sleeping in London at record highs, Glass Door Homeless Charity's emergency night shelters prepare to open their doors

With rough sleeping in London at record highs, Glass Door Homeless Charity's emergency night shelters prepare to open their doors

The latest London rough sleeping data shows why Glass Door’s emergency winter night shelters are so needed. Read more

Published: 30th October, 2024

Updated: 11th September, 2025

Author: Daniel Lewis

2023-24 statutory homelessness statistics: Glass Door's statement

2023-24 statutory homelessness statistics: Glass Door's statement

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government released its annual statistics on statutory homelessness in England earlier today. Read more

Published: 2nd October, 2024

Updated: 11th September, 2025

Author: Daniel Lewis

The latest London rough sleeping data shows why the Renters' Rights Bill is needed

The latest London rough sleeping data shows why the Renters' Rights Bill is needed

According to the latest report from the Combined Homelessness and Information Network (CHAIN), between April and June 2024 outreach teams in London saw 4223 people sleeping rough. This represents a 29% increase on the same period last year. Read more

Published: 30th July, 2024

Updated: 11th September, 2025

Author: Daniel Lewis

We have a new government – but the problem of homelessness remains as pressing as ever

We have a new government – but the problem of homelessness remains as pressing as ever

In last Thursday’s general election 411 Labour MPs were elected to the House of Commons – enough to form a new government with Keir Starmer as Prime Minister. There is no shying away from this fact: the government faces a disastrous situation with regards to housing and homelessness. Read more

Published: 9th July, 2024

Updated: 11th September, 2025

Author: Daniel Lewis

One week before the general election, stats show record level of rough sleeping in London

One week before the general election, stats show record level of rough sleeping in London

The Greater London Authority’s latest stats on rough sleeping show that between April 2023 and March 2024, the number of people seen sleeping rough by outreach teams was the highest ever recorded, up 19% compared to the previous year. Read more

Published: 27th June, 2024

Updated: 11th September, 2025

Author: Daniel Lewis

A chance to end homelessness - Glass Door’s Election Asks

A chance to end homelessness - Glass Door’s Election Asks

Homelessness is one of the most pressing issues facing the country, and without drastic action, things will only continue to get worse. With a general election approaching, we need politicians of all parties to face up to the reality of the problem and take the necessary steps to end homelessness once and for all. Read more

Published: 31st May, 2024

Updated: 11th September, 2025

Author: Daniel Lewis

Rough sleeping in London up by 33%: Statement from Glass Door Homeless Charity

Rough sleeping in London up by 33%: Statement from Glass Door Homeless Charity

The latest figures on rough sleeping in London show a 33% increase compared to the previous year. Read more

Published: 30th April, 2024

Updated: 11th September, 2025

Author: Daniel Lewis

Rough sleeping is up 23%, as Glass Door Homeless Charity Night Shelter referrals increase by 37%

Rough sleeping is up 23%, as Glass Door Homeless Charity Night Shelter referrals increase by 37%

Latest CHAIN data shows that rough sleeping is up 23%. Meanwhile, referrals to our emergency night shelters have increased by 37% compared to last year. Read more

Published: 31st January, 2024

Updated: 11th September, 2025

Author: Faye Guy

Homelessness is not a lifestyle choice

Homelessness is not a lifestyle choice

Glass Door has a clear response to the Home Secretary’s recent comments: Homelessness is not a lifestyle choice, but something that could happen to any of us. Read more

Published: 6th November, 2023

Updated: 28th May, 2025

Author: Daniel Lewis

2022-2023 Statutory Homelessness: Glass Door’s statement

2022-2023 Statutory Homelessness: Glass Door’s statement

Earlier today, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities published its annual statistics on statutory homelessness in England. These figures show that between April 2022 and March 2023, almost 300,000 households were owed a homelessness duty by their council due to either experiencing or being threatened with homelessness, a 6.8% increase on the previous year. Read more

Published: 13th October, 2023

Updated: 28th May, 2025

Author: Daniel Lewis

2022-2023 CHAIN Annual Report: our statement

2022-2023 CHAIN Annual Report: our statement

The Combined Homelessness and Information Network (CHAIN) published its latest rough sleeping report today. The report found that 10,053 people were recorded sleeping rough in London between the beginning of April 2022 and the end of March 2023, and 6,391 of those were on the streets for the first time. Read more

Published: 27th June, 2023

Updated: 28th May, 2025

Author: Daniel Lewis

New rough sleepers in London increased by 29%: Our Statement

New rough sleepers in London increased by 29%: Our Statement

3,570 individuals were recorded sleeping rough in the capital between October and December 2022, a 21% increase on the figure from the same period last year. Read more

Published: 31st January, 2023

Updated: 28th May, 2025

Author: Faye Guy

Rough sleeping in London increased by 24%: our statement

Rough sleeping in London increased by 24%: our statement

Between July and September 2022, 3628 individuals were recorded sleeping rough in the capital. This is a 24% increase on the total figure for the same time last year. Glass Door comments. Read more

Published: 31st October, 2022

Updated: 28th May, 2025

Author: Maud Gozlan

Breaking: homelessness is on the rise

Breaking: homelessness is on the rise

Data shows homelessness in England is rising. Read more

Published: 29th July, 2022

Updated: 28th May, 2025

Author: Charlie Jordin

CHAIN Data Release: Our Statement

CHAIN Data Release: Our Statement

Glass Door's statement on the most recent CHAIN data release Read more

Published: 29th April, 2022

Updated: 28th May, 2025

Author: Kirsty Clift

Rough sleeping snapshot: our statement

Rough sleeping snapshot: our statement

Read our statement on the rough sleeping snapshot Read more

Published: 24th February, 2022

Updated: 28th May, 2025

Author: Charlie Jordin

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