London's homelessness crisis deepens as people in temporary accommodation hits record high

The number of households in temporary accommodation in England has hit a record high of 105,750 - with the picture also worsening in London.

Government stats published on Thursday showed the total number of children in temporary accommodation in England has also reached a record high, rising to 138,930 at the end of June. More than 82,000 of those are in the capital.