The number of homeless people in the UK has risen by 17%, according to the latest figures released by the Government.
The statistics, published by the Department for Communities and Local Government, measured the rate of homelessness between April and June this year.
A total of 11,820 applicants were accepted by local authorities as being legitimately homeless, in need of "homeless help" and therefore eligible to go on to a council house waiting list. This figure is 17% higher than in the same quarter in 2010. More...
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The statistics, published by the Department for Communities and Local Government, measured the rate of homelessness between April and June this year.
A total of 11,820 applicants were accepted by local authorities as being legitimately homeless, in need of "homeless help" and therefore eligible to go on to a council house waiting list. This figure is 17% higher than in the same quarter in 2010. More...
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