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'Child in every London primary school classroom' homeless at Christmas, new analysis reveals

The equivalent of a child in every London primary school classroom will be homeless this Christmas, highlighting the severe homelessness crisis.

Family live with sewage spills and maggots in 'horrific' temporary housing

Severe living conditions for families in temporary accommodations reflect the rising crisis of homelessness in England.

'I've moved seven times in three months'

The number of homeless individuals in temporary accommodation in London has increased by 11%, reaching approximately 185,761.
Individuals like Laura Barley face constant upheaval and lack support from housing authorities, impacting their jobs and children's education.

Record number of homeless families living in temporary accommodation

Record numbers of families, especially children, are living in temporary accommodation in the UK, highlighting a growing homelessness crisis.

Homeless families to be placed beyond Home Counties

Tower Hamlets Council has extended the placement of homeless families to areas beyond the Home Counties, raising concerns from opposition councillors.

We live on Pot Noodles': rickets hits homeless families with no kitchen

Homeless children in Newham are suffering from severe health issues due to lack of cooking facilities, leading to malnutrition and developmental delays.

'Child in every London primary school classroom' homeless at Christmas, new analysis reveals

The equivalent of a child in every London primary school classroom will be homeless this Christmas, highlighting the severe homelessness crisis.

Family live with sewage spills and maggots in 'horrific' temporary housing

Severe living conditions for families in temporary accommodations reflect the rising crisis of homelessness in England.

'I've moved seven times in three months'

The number of homeless individuals in temporary accommodation in London has increased by 11%, reaching approximately 185,761.
Individuals like Laura Barley face constant upheaval and lack support from housing authorities, impacting their jobs and children's education.

Record number of homeless families living in temporary accommodation

Record numbers of families, especially children, are living in temporary accommodation in the UK, highlighting a growing homelessness crisis.

Homeless families to be placed beyond Home Counties

Tower Hamlets Council has extended the placement of homeless families to areas beyond the Home Counties, raising concerns from opposition councillors.

We live on Pot Noodles': rickets hits homeless families with no kitchen

Homeless children in Newham are suffering from severe health issues due to lack of cooking facilities, leading to malnutrition and developmental delays.
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New affordable housing block set to be built in Beckenham

The new housing development aims to address Bromley's growing number of families in temporary accommodation, nearing 2,000.
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Housing and care costs a concern as council tries to plug 30m funding black hole

Enfield faces a projected financial gap of 30.3 million for 2025/26 driven by overspending on temporary accommodation and limited government funding.

Families and those in temporary accommodation to get priority in housing shakeup

Enfield Council aims to prioritize social housing for long-term residents and families in temporary accommodation amidst high demand.

Housing and care costs a concern as council tries to plug 30m funding black hole

Enfield faces a projected financial gap of 30.3 million for 2025/26 driven by overspending on temporary accommodation and limited government funding.

Families and those in temporary accommodation to get priority in housing shakeup

Enfield Council aims to prioritize social housing for long-term residents and families in temporary accommodation amidst high demand.
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#housing-crisis

Cancer patient and pregnant mum among those stuck in mouldy Catford office block

Temporary accommodation in Lewisham is failing families, plagued by severe damp, faulty facilities, and health risks, raising serious concerns for residents.

Mother forced to live in one room with three kids for two years

Shamilah Edwards has lived in emergency accommodation with her children for over two years, facing a lack of housing options from Haringey Council.

London borough may have to send homeless to Scunthorpe as rents rocket

Redbridge Council is relocating people from temporary accommodations due to soaring rents and a housing crisis, affecting those needing affordable homes.

Home Office doubles time given to refugees to find accommodation

Record rise in refugee homelessness, with over 123,100 households in temporary accommodation, reflecting urgent need for action.

Revealed: homeless children spending entire lives in temporary housing in England

Homeless families in the UK are stuck in supposedly temporary accommodations for decades.
More than 14,000 families have been in temporary housing for over five years, rendering the term 'temporary' meaningless.

Cancer patient and pregnant mum among those stuck in mouldy Catford office block

Temporary accommodation in Lewisham is failing families, plagued by severe damp, faulty facilities, and health risks, raising serious concerns for residents.

Mother forced to live in one room with three kids for two years

Shamilah Edwards has lived in emergency accommodation with her children for over two years, facing a lack of housing options from Haringey Council.

London borough may have to send homeless to Scunthorpe as rents rocket

Redbridge Council is relocating people from temporary accommodations due to soaring rents and a housing crisis, affecting those needing affordable homes.

Home Office doubles time given to refugees to find accommodation

Record rise in refugee homelessness, with over 123,100 households in temporary accommodation, reflecting urgent need for action.

Revealed: homeless children spending entire lives in temporary housing in England

Homeless families in the UK are stuck in supposedly temporary accommodations for decades.
More than 14,000 families have been in temporary housing for over five years, rendering the term 'temporary' meaningless.
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Winter weather shuts down tented site for asylum seekers

Volunteers are urging for permanent accommodation for asylum seekers amidst dangerous weather conditions affecting tented accommodations.

At least ten migrants housed in Home Office accommodation for more than three years

Many asylum seekers are stuck in temporary accommodations for years due to delays in their claims.

Winter weather shuts down tented site for asylum seekers

Volunteers are urging for permanent accommodation for asylum seekers amidst dangerous weather conditions affecting tented accommodations.

At least ten migrants housed in Home Office accommodation for more than three years

Many asylum seekers are stuck in temporary accommodations for years due to delays in their claims.
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Dagenham fire: 'My life has been completely upended'

Residents evacuated from Dagenham flats face delayed support due to financial disputes, highlighting the need for accountability from management companies.
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London councils spending 90m each month on homeless accommodation

More than 175,000 Londoners are homeless, and councils spent 90m per month on temporary accommodation last year.
London Councils urge the government to lift the cap on funding for temporary accommodation to address the financial burden on councils.

'Helpless and humiliated' - man's struggle to find temporary home after gas leak

A gas main rupture in London caused the evacuation of 50 homes and 120 people.
Some residents may not have their gas supply restored until mid-February.

London councils spending 90m each month on homeless accommodation

More than 175,000 Londoners are homeless, and councils spent 90m per month on temporary accommodation last year.
London Councils urge the government to lift the cap on funding for temporary accommodation to address the financial burden on councils.

'Helpless and humiliated' - man's struggle to find temporary home after gas leak

A gas main rupture in London caused the evacuation of 50 homes and 120 people.
Some residents may not have their gas supply restored until mid-February.
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Family with autistic children to get nearly 5,000 after Haringey Council put them in B&B

Haringey Council ordered to pay family following failure in providing suitable temporary accommodation
The council placed the family in a B&B for four months due to a shortage of available housing at the time.

Vulnerable family forced to eat Christmas dinner on floor after landlord failings

A mother and her two young children were forced to eat their Christmas dinner on the floor after water flooded their flat and they were moved into temporary accommodation.
The housing ombudsman has ordered their landlord, Yorkshire Housing, to pay nearly 4000 to the family after it found they were guilty of severe maladministration over the handling of the leak, damp and mould.

Plans for 5million to be spent in Greenwich on emergency accommodation hotel rooms

The council is addressing an overspend on temporary accommodation by investing in long-term contracts at a specific hotel location.
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