According to housing charity Shelter, over 200,000 children in England will be in temporary emergency accommodations by 2029, reflecting a 26% increase over five years. The financial burden on taxpayers is expected to rise by 71%, reaching £3.9 billion annually. Local councils are paying significantly above market rent to house families, leading to a burgeoning £2 billion industry. Many families endure years in inadequate conditions, severely impacting children's welfare and stability. Shelter and various reports emphasize the urgent need for long-term solutions to address the housing crisis instead of temporary fixes.
More than 200,000 children will be living in short-term emergency accommodation in England by 2029, as projections show a 26% increase in five years.
Mairi MacRae from Shelter states it’s a national shame that thousands of children are growing up in cramped, insecure temporary accommodation.
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