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Legislation linked to 60% rise in temporary accommodation

Six in ten councils across England have seen an increase in families being housed in temporary accommodation since the introduction of the Homelessness Reduction Act, a new survey has found.

Six in ten councils across England have seen an increase in families being housed in temporary accommodation since the introduction of the Homelessness Reduction Act, a new survey has found.

The Local Government Association (LGA)'s new research, published ahead of the legislation's anniversary next week, additionally found 80% of councils have seen an increase in the number of people presenting as homeless. 

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