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Homelessness Crisis Hits Record High in England

2/26/2026

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  • Autumn 2025 records 4,763 people sleeping rough in England, a 3% rise from last year.
  • The figure exceeds the 2017 peak of 4,751 and marks a 171% rise since 2010.
  • Temporary accommodation has reached record levels, affecting 175,990 children.
  • Charities warn the crisis will worsen without action, while the government announced a £50 million fund for homelessness initiatives as part of a £3.6 billion strategy.