Spending on temporary accommodation has more than doubled over the past five years, rising 118%.
One-third of the total – £844m – was spent on emergency B&Bs and hostels, often the least suitable option for families who must share kitchens and bathrooms with strangers. A further 40%, over £1bn, went on nightly paid self-contained accommodation, marking a 79% increase in just one year. These privately managed units are frequently expensive and cramped.
