According to DCLG figures published last Thursday, the number of households accepted as homeless by councils in England has increased by 13%, compared to the same period in 2010.

 

Particularly alarming is the 35% increase in the number of people becoming homeless because of an end to their short hold tenancy.

 

Responding to the figures, Jacqui McCluskey, Homeless Link's Director of Policy, said: "We are concerned that this trend will accelerate as the Government’s changes to housing benefit bite."

 13% INCREASE IN NUMBER OF HOMELESS HOUSEHOLDS