The scale of homeless deaths has been branded a “national tragedy” after official estimates showed a rise of almost a quarter over five years. Some 597 people sleeping rough or in emergency accommodation were estimated to have died last year in England and Wales, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said. This represents a 24... Read More
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