Families in B&Bs on the rise
The number of homeless families living in temporary bed and breakfast accommodation has risen by almost half in the first few months of 2012, according to the National Housing Federation.
2,750 families in the UK living in B&Bs
- With homeless rates increasing again the demand for emergency temporary accommodation, such as B&Bs, is getting higher.
- National Housing Federation research found that between January and March 2011 there were 2,750 families nationwide living in B&Bs.
- Over the same period in 2012 this had risen to 3,960, an increase of 44%.
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