Nine In 10 Homes Unaffordable To Families On Housing Benefit

Fewer than 10% of homes are affordable to families needing housing benefit in one third of areas across Britain, according to new analysis. The findings come as a new poll from Crisis and Joseph Rowntree Foundation reveals nearly three quarters (73%) of the public agree that increasing housing benefit so people don’t lose their homes in the first place is better than spending on emergency accommodation. According to reports, staying in emergency or unsuitable temporary accommodation, such as hostels and B&BS, affects 61,000 out of the 170,000 families and individuals experiencing the worst forms of homelessness in Great Britain. Read more on 24housing.

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