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Single Mothers in England Face Housing Crisis Amid Reform Calls

2/11/2026

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Single mothers in England face a severe housing crisis, with homelessness and temporary accommodation.
Katie, a single mother from East London, describes her struggles after leaving an abusive relationship.
Shelter reports women account for 60% of temporary accommodation residents, and single mothers comprise 33%.
Labour MP Stella Creasy emphasizes urgent reforms in welfare and childcare policies.
The government acknowledges the issue and invests £3.5 billion to tackle homelessness.

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Single mothers in England face a severe housing crisis, with homelessness and temporary accommodation.
Katie, a single mother from East London, describes her struggles after leaving an abusive relationship.
Shelter reports women account for 60% of temporary accommodation residents, and single mothers comprise 33%.
Labour MP Stella Creasy emphasizes urgent reforms in welfare and childcare policies.
The government acknowledges the issue and invests £3.5 billion to tackle homelessness.