Homeless rise 'driven by welfare reforms'

[Still Waters]

The number of homeless families in the UK has risen by more than 60% and is "likely to have been driven" by the government's welfare reforms, the public spending watchdog has said.

Homelessness of all kinds has increased "significantly" over the last six years, said the National Audit Office.

It accused the government of having a "light touch approach" to tackling the problem.

The government said it was investing £550m by 2020 to address the issue.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-41241021

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[Essan]

The problem began when Maggie Thatcher started selling off council houses at rock bottom prices .....   Her biggest ever mistake (IMO)