'The number of the homeless families and individuals in England has surged by 25 percent in the recent three years, a new research shows. The number of homeless families and individuals in England has surged by a quarter in the recent three years, a new research warns.
According to data experts SSentif, the number of people classed as homeless and in need of emergency accommodation was 50,290 in 2011-12, showing an increase of over 25 percent when compared to 40,020 in 2009-10.'
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