In England, approximately 35,000 households with children under five were living in temporary accommodations, including 2,400 in Bed and Breakfasts (B&Bs), as reported by a 2023 investigation by Inside Housing. Such arrangements often force entire families to share a single room, complicating daily routines like sleeping and toilet training. The government mandates that children should not stay in shared accommodations for over six weeks, but many families exceed this limit, particularly in London. Temporary accommodations may also pose health risks due to issues like pest infestations and inadequate heating, which significantly impact young children.

Additionally, the UK government pledged in 2019 to end rough sleeping by the end of the parliamentary term but has reportedly failed to meet this goal. As parliament ends its session, more than twice as many people are estimated to be sleeping rough compared to 2010. Homelessness organizations, including Shelter and Crisis, have criticized the lack of affordable housing and support for vulnerable individuals. Recent statistics indicate a 12% increase in households in temporary accommodation and a 15% rise in the number of children in these situations, highlighting the growing housing crisis in the UK. The government has allocated £2.4 billion over three years to address these issues, but homelessness rates continue to climb.