Number of children in temporary accommodation hits another record high

News23.07.2511.35 AM by Ella Jessel

The number of children living in temporary accommodation in England has risen by 12% in a year, as charities warn that the crisis is escalating to “new extremes”.

Inside a temporary accommodation unit. The number of children living in temporary accommodation in England has risen by 12% in a year (picture: Alamy)

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