Temporary accommodation costs could see Newham Council in need of government bail-out

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East London local authority warns rising temporary accommodation costs are putting a strain on finances

Newham Council’s spending on temporary accommodation (TA) could soon account for a third of its total budget, potentially crippling the council financially.

The east London authority ended last year £22.2m in the red, citing spiralling costs of homelessness.

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