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Research by Crisis indicates that homelessness in England is underreported, with around 300,000 facing severe conditions like rough sleeping and living in unsuitable temporary accommodations, which is higher than official figures suggest. The government is investing £1bn in homelessness services, but concerns remain about the adequacy of support and strategies to address the root causes of homelessness.
The UK government has started relocating asylum seekers to a large residential barge on its southern coast as a cheaper alternative to hotels while their claims are processed. This move aims to limit the pull factors attracting asylum seekers to the country, but it has faced protests from local communities and criticism for inhumane treatment. The barge will only house single men and provide basic accommodation, healthcare, catering facilities, and security. The government plans to increase the number of sites for housing migrants due to the high cost of hotels.