The number of young people without a roof over their head
has increased by 57% in the past five years, according to figures published by
Citizens Advice. The national charity attributes the sharp rise in homelessness
amongst 17 to 24-year-olds to the "horribly tough" economic downturn.
Its figures show that 4,529 people asked for help during 2012/13, compared to
2,890 calls in 2007/08. Citizens Advice also reports a 39% increase in the number
of young people seeking help over the possibility of losing their home during
the same period. Read more on the Citizens Advice website.
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