2023 saw a 12.1% increase in households in temporary accommodation, with Housing Secretary Michael Gove admitting regret and emphasizing the need to build more homes to address the issue.
Housing Secretary Michael Gove admitted "regret" over the rise in children living in temporary accommodation, as official figures showed a 12.1% increase in households in temporary accommodation in 2023. The government has missed its annual target of building 300,000 new homes, with Gove stating that increasing the supply of homes across all sectors is crucial to address the issue.
May 11, 2024
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