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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Daniel Lavelle

Rough sleepers offered emergency shelter as UK temperatures plummet

Two homeless people seeking shelter in a doorway, Manchester UK
Homeless people in Manchester. Extreme winter weather across the UK will increase the risk of cold-related illness and death among rough sleepers. Photograph: Ashley van Dyck/Alamy

Rough sleepers across the UK have been offered emergency shelter amid freezing temperatures.

Councils have used the severe weather emergency protocol (Swep) to provide a bed for the night for rough sleepers as much of the country experiences a cold snap.

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