Number of homeless families in hotels longer than legal limit doubles in a year in England

Latest figures show 1,210 households in hotels and B&Bs for longer than the six-week legal limit

The number of homeless families being housed in hotels and B&Bs over the legal limit by English councils has doubled within a year, figures reveal.

The latest figures released by the government show 1,210 families were in hotels and B&Bs for longer than the six-week legal limit between 1 July to 30 September in 2022, up from 570 in 2021 for the same period. These are the highest figures since 2017.

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