There were 79,190 households in temporary accommodation in England in September but this does not include those sleeping rough Times photographer Jack HillThe number of families deemed homeless and living in temporary accommodation funded by councils has risen by almost two thirds in the past seven years, new figures shown. There were 79,190 households in temporary accommodation in England in September, up by 6 per cent on the previous year and by 65 per cent since 2010, according to government data. This include self-contained annexes rented on a nightly basis, hostels, bed and breakfast accommodation in which families must share facilities with others, and women’s refuges. By far the largest number were in London, where housing costs are highest: of these homeless families, 54,660 were being accommodated by London boroughs, and 24,530 by authorities elsewhere in England. In the three months to September councils across England accepted…

Source: The Times December 14, 2017 12:11 UTC