News and Updates
June 19, 2023
Orwell Prize shortlist: ‘Two toilet rolls and a washing tablet.’
Read more about and listen to one of the Orwell Prize shortlisted submissions by Carolyn Atkinson. In this piece, Carolyn highlights the unsafe and unsuitable accommodation faced by women seeking refuge.
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June 16, 2023
Orwell prize shortlist: Destitute by design
Hear from Daniel Trilling, Orwell Prize shortlisted candidate, in their article that looks at the role the immigration system currently plays in causing poverty and homelessness.
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June 14, 2023
Orwell prize shortlist: Cost of exempt accommodation
Read Jack Simpson's article which was shortlisted for the Orwell Prize for Reporting homelessness. The article raises concerns around the true cost of exempt accommodation.
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June 8, 2023
Orwell Prize shortlist: An Existence
In this Orwell Prize for Reporting Homelessness shortlisted piece, Zohra Naciri describes the experience of 'hidden homelessness' in the UK, reflecting on their life, work, and struggles with finding affordable housing in London.
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June 12, 2023
Orwell Prize shortlist: 'The loss is part of me now'
In this blog post, we share one of Vicky Spratt's shortlisted pieces for the Orwell Prize for Reporting Homelessness. It sheds light on how Temporary Accommodation, such as bed and breakfasts, hostels, and privately owned properties, is often unsafe and unsuitable for families and children.
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June 6, 2023
Orwell prize shortlist: Making women count
Read one of the Orwell Prize shortlisted submissions by Lucy Campbell. In this article Lucy highlights the unique struggles faced by women experiencing homelessness, including the constant fear of violence and the hidden nature of their rough sleeping.
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June 1, 2023
Orwell Prize shortlist: Almost one million facing eviction
Read Daniel Hewitt's article that was shortlisted for the Orwell Prize for Reporting Homelessness. Published in November 2022, the article takes a closer look at the millions of people who were facing eviction just before Christmas.
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May 31, 2023
Orwell Prize shortlist: Hidden homelessness is about to get worse
Read Freya Marshall Payne's article which was shortlisted for the Orwell Prize for Reporting homelessness. The article raises concerns for women and their safety after the pandemic.
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