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Homeless households increase

The number of homeless households in England has risen by a quarter in the last three years, new figures show. Some 50,290 families and individuals were classed as homeless and in need of emergency accommodation - an increase of more than 25%.

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'Misleading' figures on homelessness

These figures are a narrow and misleading snapshot. The bigger picture is that homelessness is actually lower than for 28 of the last 30 years - and is half the average rate seen under the previous government.

We have maintained funding for homelessness grants at 2010/11 levels with £400 million over the next four years, and on top of that we announced an additional £70 million investment over the last year.

Our strong safety net of support is keeping thousands of vulnerable people off the street and we are determined to take every opportunity to build on this."

– A spokesman for the Department for Communities and Local Government

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