Temporary Housing Crisis: 100+ Child Deaths in England

0:00On April 22nd, living in temporary housing has been linked to the deaths of 104 children in England over the past six years, with 76 of them under the age of one. That's according to new data from a parliamentary group tracking child mortality. On top of that, there were 64 stillbirths and 27 neonatal deaths tied to moms in temporary spots just in 2024 across the UK. Right now, about 135,000 households, including nearly 176,000 kids, are stuck in these setups amid a growing housing crunch. Folks are fired up over this. Experts like Shabbaya McDonough call it outrageous and demand quick moves to cut homeless kids and fix risky conditions. Groups like crisis say it's a hidden emergency that's costing lives, totally avoidable if we tackle the broken system. A new report slams much of this housing as unfit, with no cooking spots, mold, rats, and zero room for kids to grow. Lawmakers want mandatory checks, and end-to-shared spots like B&Bs, and better data on what the cash is buying.

1:06The government's pledging stronger rules through new bills and poverty strategies to wipe out bad digs and protect vulnerable families. But critics say it's time to turn words into real change before more lives hang in the balance. The government's pledging stronger rules through new bills and poverty strategies to wipe out bad digs and protect vulnerable families.