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.
What is homelessness?
Homelessness in England means not having a home - most people who are homeless don't sleep on the street, according to charity Shelter.
Shelter say that even if you have a roof over your head you can still be homeless.
This is because you may not have any rights to stay where you live or your home might be unsuitable for you due to severe overcrowding or other reasons, it added.
The council must 'check whether you are legally classed as homeless before it can decide what help you are entitled to', say the charity.
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