Another quarter, another record high for households in temporary accommodation

The number of households in temporary accommodation, including both those with children and adults only, has reached another record high, according to the latest government figures.

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The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) data showed that on 31 March 2026, there were 135,580 households in temporary accommodation, up

Another quarter, another record high for households in temporary accommodation

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