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Urgent Call for Affordable Housing Amid Rising Homelessness

4/13/2026

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Richard Eltringham writes a letter highlighting growing homelessness among people over 55 in the UK, noting he lives in a friend's spare room due to unaffordable housing.
He criticizes prioritizing large homes in remote areas over affordable urban housing.
Ryan McKiernan notes England's local councils are projected to spend nearly £4 billion annually on temporary accommodation by 2029-30.
Both authors urge a shift toward sustainable investment in permanent housing solutions.

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Richard Eltringham writes a letter highlighting growing homelessness among people over 55 in the UK, noting he lives in a friend's spare room due to unaffordable housing.
He criticizes prioritizing large homes in remote areas over affordable urban housing.
Ryan McKiernan notes England's local councils are projected to spend nearly £4 billion annually on temporary accommodation by 2029-30.
Both authors urge a shift toward sustainable investment in permanent housing solutions.