Watch BBC follows family forced to move four times in a year and live in hotel for months

As of June 30, 2025, England reported over 132,000 households in temporary accommodation, a 7. 6% rise from the previous year. Among these households, more than 172,000 children are experiencing instability. Danielle, a mother from West London, described her experience of moving four times within a year after being forced out of her home. Ealing Council, where Danielle resides, labeled the number of homeless families as overwhelming and is striving to find better housing solutions.

In response to the growing crisis, the government pledged an £84 million cash boost to support families facing homelessness this winter, prioritizing children in temporary accommodation. McGovern stated that the statistics highlight failures in the protective system for vulnerable families. The council has since relocated Danielle's family to a privately rented flat outside London, though it remains a temporary solution. Continued support and funding from the government aim to address these pressing homelessness issues.