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Research shows deaths of people sleeping rough in UK rises 9%

An investigation by a homelessness charity has found that a record high of 1,611 people died while homeless in the UK in 2024, and the organisation has called on the government to follow through on its promises to tackle the crisis.

Sleeping bag belonging to person sleeping rough
Deaths among people experiencing homelessness have increased 23% since 2022 (picture: Alamy)

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