CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Homelessness on the rise

Homelessness rises dramatically over the last year with almost a fifth more people officially categorised as having nowhere to live.

By Dominic Browne | 09 September 2011

Homelessness has taken a dramatic rise over the last year with almost a fifth more people officially categorised as having nowhere to live.

A total of 11,820 applicants are now determined homeless and eligible to go on council housing waiting lists, government figures revealed on 8 September.

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Popular articles by Dominic Browne

  1. Budget: £500m a year for local roads maintenance
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  3. Budget 2023: Hunt confirms £200m for 'potholes curse'
  4. Budget 2021: Highways face funding cut in Budget
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