“Worrying” homelessness statistics show that the number
of households accepted by local authorities as statutory homeless is on the
rise. The data reveals that between 1 January and 31 March 2017 local authorities
accepted 14,600 households as being statutorily homeless, up 1% on the previous
quarter and down 1% on the same quarter last year. Households in temporary
accommodation on 31 March 2017 was 77,240, up 8% on a year earlier, and up 61%
on the low of 48,010 on 31 December 2010. There were 6,590 households living in
bed and breakfast (B&B) accommodation, an increase of 11% from 5,960 as at
31 March 2016. Of these 3,010 (46%) had dependent or expected children. Read
more on Welfare Weekly.
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