Number of people in temporary accommodation up 14%

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The rate of homelessness in England has increased from 1 in 208 in 2022, to 1 in 182 this year

The estimated number of homeless people in England living in temporary accommodation arranged by the council has increased by 14% to 279,390, as at 30 June 2023.

In the year before, 245,590 homeless people were living in temporary accommodation provided by the council.

The estimated total number of homeless people in England stands at 309,550 in 2023, compared to 271,421 in 2022, representing an overall increase of 14%.

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