The number of families affected by homelessness is expected to rise by more than double in the next two decades, with over 200,000 more households affected by 2041, a report has warned.
Those sleeping rough will soar by four-fold to reach over 40,000 in the same period, according to research by Heriot-Watt University, commissioned by Crisis.
The charity called on the government to take action, including building more homes and halting planned welfare cuts.
It comes as the number of homeless families has soared by 33% over the last five years. The majority of those affected are sofa surfers, with 68,300 families sleeping on people’s couches.
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