Tuesday, 31 March 2015

Homelessness Shows 'Troubling' 6 Per Cent Rise over Past Year

Latest Government statistics show that 13,650 households were accepted as homeless by their local council in England from October-December 2014 – a 6% rise on the equivalent quarter last year. Throughout England, the proportion of acceptances due to the ending of an Assured Shorthold Tenancy was 30% - up from 25% last year. Figures show soaring numbers of people becoming homeless following the loss of a privately rented home. Read more on the Crisis website.

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