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

16.10.2025 • 4 min read • ★ 5.0

The number of households in England living in temporary accommodation is at a record high, government figures show. More than 132,000 households were living in temporary accommodation on 30 June 2025, up 7.6% from the same time last year. That includes more than 172,000 children. Mum of three, Danielle, from west London, has moved four times in a year after she was forced out of her flat when the landlord sold up. She went to her council for help and was placed in a hotel for several months. Danielle got in contact through Your Voice Your BBC News, and Housing Correspondent Tarah Welsh has been following her story for a year. Danielle's three children, Callum, seven, Harper, four, and toddler Cameron are some of the more than170,000 children living in temporary accommodation, which can include hotels and houses in multiple occupation (HMOs). Danielle's council, Ealing, says the number of homeless families in its borough is "overwhelming" and it's working hard to "get families in more suitable accommodation". The council has now moved Danielle's family to a privately rented flat outside of London, but it's still not a permanent home. The government says thousands of people facing homelessness will be supported by an £84 million "cash boost" this winter, and says children and families in temporary accommodation will be prioritised. It said it's spending £1bn on vital services as a first step to ending homelessness. Homelessness Minister, Alison McGovern said: "Today's statistics are a harsh reminder that too many have been let down by the system meant to protect them. "We're seeing signs of progress with the number of households with children in bed and breakfast accommodation continuing to decrease, and the number of households requiring homelessness support falling - but I know that's not enough to fix years of failure." Adam, Nikki and Isa contacted Your Voice, Your BBC News to share their thoughts on Britishness and flags. King Charles hosts Donald Trump at Windsor Castle on the first full day of his UK state visit. Monday night's dazzling sight was filmed from Flamborough in East Yorkshire, over three hours and 40 minutes. Sunday was the first day of the event, which this year is expected to draw one million visitors. Protests over the use of hotels for housing asylum seekers have been held across the UK. An amber warning came into place at 10:00 BST across large parts of Scotland, with wind gusts expected to reach up to 90mph. The BBC's Fiona Trott explains a coroner's conclusions about the 19-year-old's death last year. Helena Wilkinson recounts the hunt for Constance Marten and Mark Gordon and their newborn baby. The number of people arriving in the UK by small boat crossings have reached record levels this year - but why do migrants choose here? Macron has said the state visit should deepen co-operation with the UK "in a concrete, effective, and lasting way". The BBC's Ed Thomas collaborated with undercover buyers to see how easy it was to obtain illegal cigarettes. The Royal's annual accounts show travel is a huge expenditure for the King and Queen. Golf fever in the north coast ahead of Open championship BBC racing commentator John Hunt has spoken for the first time since the murder of his wife and two daughters, in July last year. MPs vote to back a bill legalising assisted dying in England and Wales by 23 votes. Protesters gathered outside of parliament as MPs vote on legalising assisted dying King Charles and Queen Camilla were joined by members of the Royal Family as they waved to cheering crowds. BBC Wales' Craig Duggan reports from the scene of a train and tractor collision in Herefordshire. Chris Mason explains 60 years of UK immigration in 60 seconds

Watch: BBC follows family forced to move four times in a year and live in hotel for months
The number of households in England living in temporary accommodation is at a record high, government figures show. More than 132,000 households were living in temporary accommodation on 30 June 2025, up 7.6% from the same time last year. That includes more than 172,000 children. Mum of three, Danielle, from west London, has moved four times in a year after she was forced out of her flat when the landlord sold up. She went to her council for help and was placed in a hotel for several months. Danielle got in contact through Your Voice Your BBC News, and Housing Correspondent Tarah Welsh has been following her story for a year. Danielle's three children, Callum, seven, Harper, four, and toddler Cameron are some of the more than170,000 children living in temporary accommodation, which can include hotels and houses in multiple occupation (HMOs). Danielle's council, Ealing, says the number of homeless families in its borough is "overwhelming" and it's working hard to "get families in more suitable accommodation". The council has now moved Danielle's family to a privately rented flat outside of London, but it's still not a permanent home. The government says thousands of people facing homelessness will be supported by an £84 million "cash boost" this winter, and says children and families in temporary accommodation will be prioritised. It said it's spending £1bn on vital services as a first step to ending homelessness. Homelessness Minister, Alison McGovern said: "Today's statistics are a harsh reminder that too many have been let down by the system meant to protect them. "We're seeing signs of progress with the number of households with children in bed and breakfast accommodation continuing to decrease, and the number of households requiring homelessness support falling - but I know that's not enough to fix years of failure." Adam, Nikki and Isa contacted Your Voice, Your BBC News to share their thoughts on Britishness and flags. King Charles hosts Donald Trump at Windsor Castle on the first full day of his UK state visit. Monday night's dazzling sight was filmed from Flamborough in East Yorkshire, over three hours and 40 minutes. Sunday was the first day of the event, which this year is expected to draw one million visitors. Protests over the use of hotels for housing asylum seekers have been held across the UK. An amber warning came into place at 10:00 BST across large parts of Scotland, with wind gusts expected to reach up to 90mph. The BBC's Fiona Trott explains a coroner's conclusions about the 19-year-old's death last year. Helena Wilkinson recounts the hunt for Constance Marten and Mark Gordon and their newborn baby. The number of people arriving in the UK by small boat crossings have reached record levels this year - but why do migrants choose here? Macron has said the state visit should deepen co-operation with the UK "in a concrete, effective, and lasting way". The BBC's Ed Thomas collaborated with undercover buyers to see how easy it was to obtain illegal cigarettes. The Royal's annual accounts show travel is a huge expenditure for the King and Queen. Golf fever in the north coast ahead of Open championship BBC racing commentator John Hunt has spoken for the first time since the murder of his wife and two daughters, in July last year. MPs vote to back a bill legalising assisted dying in England and Wales by 23 votes. Protesters gathered outside of parliament as MPs vote on legalising assisted dying King Charles and Queen Camilla were joined by members of the Royal Family as they waved to cheering crowds. BBC Wales' Craig Duggan reports from the scene of a train and tractor collision in Herefordshire. Chris Mason explains 60 years of UK immigration in 60 seconds
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Published:
16.10.2025
Read Time:
4 min read
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2025-10-15-13-30-57