The latest quarterly homelessness statistics reveal that, as of 31 March 2024, 151,630 children in England are living in temporary accommodation.

This marks a 14.7% rise in the number of households with children in temporary accommodation from 31 March last year to 74,530 households as of 31 March 2024.

Commenting on these figures, the deputy prime minister and housing secretary, Angela Rayner, said: “this is nothing short of a national scandal.”