Squatting

This is taken from the advise off of Shelter, I decided to have a look at this website after having a talk to a charity street worker initially trying to get me to sign up to giving shelter monthly donations.

The law on squatting
Squatting itself is not a criminal offence. However, it is illegal to get into a property by breaking in or damaging windows and doors. You could be arrested even if the damage is minimal.

In some cases, squatters can also be prosecuted for other offences. There is a risk that this could happen if you don't leave when the landlord gets a court order, or a person who normally lives in the property, or has a right to move in (such as a new tenant) asks you to leave.

It is illegal for the landlord to force her/his way back into the property while there is someone inside.

Using utilities such as gas, electricity and water without contacting the suppliers is illegal.

If possible, find out who owns the property and what they intend to do with it. Some landlords may even give you permission to stay temporarily. Find out why the last people left. If the landlord got a court order to evict them, you can be evicted much more easily as the court order applies to anyone living in the property - the landlord can call the bailiffs in immediately.