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Newham at risk of turning to Government over housing cost pressures

Newham LBC has warned it may be pushed to seek exceptional financial support from the Government due to housing cost pressures.

Housing costs (c) Andrii Yalanskyi

Newham LBC has warned it may be pushed to seek exceptional financial support from the Government due to housing cost pressures.

The borough had 6,500 households in temporary accommodation by the end of the 2023-24 financial year, contributing towards a £22.2m budget gap.

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