THE government could prevent 60,000 families and individuals being driven into homelessness if it takes bold action over the next 10 years, new research suggests.
Charity Crisis has warned that without a concerted effort by ministers, England could see a 22 per cent rise in total homelessness and a 90 per cent rise in rough sleeping over the next decade.
There are already over 200,000 families and individuals without a home this Christmas in England, according to figures published earlier this month by the charity.
This number, which includes rough sleepers, people staying in hostels and refuges and unsuitable temporary accommodation such as bed and breakfasts, is predicted to soar to 246,200 by 2031.