Thousands of young people face homelessness this winter as crisis worsens

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"Thousands of young people are at risk of facing homelessness this winter as a leading charity has warned that one young person faces destitution every four minutes. Some 23,500 young people between the ages of 16 and 24 are expected to face homelessness this winter. This is 700 more than last year as the crisis worsens, according to new research from Centrepoint, the UK's leading youth homelessness charity."

The Independent reports on major issues including reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech and funds journalists to cover developing stories. The outlet investigates matters such as Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC and produced the documentary 'The A Word' about American women fighting for reproductive rights. Donations support continued reporting and the outlet maintains free access by avoiding paywalls, relying on voluntary contributions. A leading charity warns thousands of young people face homelessness this winter, with an estimated 23,500 aged 16–24 affected—700 more than last year—and regional increases in the North West, East of England, and Yorkshire and The Humber. At least one young person daily contacts Centrepoint after being wrongly turned away by a local council. Official figures show 101,460 young people in England sought council homelessness support between 2023 and 2024, a 12% increase from 90,600 the previous year.

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